# Taron Egerton Shuts Down James Bond Dreams: "I'm Not the Right Fit" – Who's Your Pick for 007? Imagine slipping into a tuxedo, shaking (not stirred) a martini, and dodging villains with effortless charm – that's the **James Bond** fantasy. But Hollywood's rising star **Taron Egerton**, fresh off his suave spy antics in *Kingsman*, just poured cold water on the endless rumors of him becoming the next 007.[1][2] In a candid red carpet chat at Tropfest 2026 in Sydney with *Variety AU/NZ*, the 36-year-old Welsh actor was refreshingly blunt. "I don't think I'm right for James Bond. I've never felt that that was me," he said, respecting the franchise's iconic status while carving his own path. Egerton elaborated that his career leans "less… kind of grand and idealised," hinting at his preference for gritty, unpolished roles like in *Rocketman* and *Testament of Youth*.[1][2][3] This isn't his first rodeo dismissing the buzz – back in a 2025 *Collider* interview, he called himself "too messy" for Bond's polished vibe, insisting the role would be "wasted on me."[1][2][4] Fans have been clamoring for Egerton since Daniel Craig bowed out in *No Time to Die*, drawn to his sharp-dressed, gadget-wielding charm from *Kingsman*. Yet, with names like Jacob Elordi, Henry Cavill, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson also floating around, the speculation machine rages on.[2][4] Egerton's humility shines through – he's a Craig fan who believes "there are great candidates for it" and even shouts out younger actors as better fits.[3][4]
Taron Egerton channeling spy vibes – but not for Bond? (Unsplash free stock image)
Citations
1.https://www.realitytea.com/2026/02/24/taron-egerton-shurts-down-james-bond-rumors/
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/hollywood/news/not-the-right-fit-why-taron-egerton-doesnt-think-he-should-be-cast-as-the-next-james-bond/articleshow/128772656.cms
3.https://tribune.com.pk/story/2594363/taron-egerton-says-he-is-not-right-for-james-bond-role-amid-007-casting-speculation
4.https://www.geo.tv/latest/652635-taron-egerton-clears-the-air-about-his-casting-as-next-james-bond
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