Taron Egerton Says He’s Not 'Right' for James Bond Role

Taron Egerton told interviewers on the Tropfest red carpet that he does not see himself as a future James Bond, saying "I don't think I'm right for James Bond" and adding that he has "never felt that that was me. " The remark cuts through continuing casting chatter because Egerton has long been discussed as a potential successor, boosted by starring roles in "Rocketman" and the "Kingsman" series.

Taron Egerton on Bond casting

On the red carpet, Egerton framed the role as a "huge cinematic institution" but said it does not suit his instincts or career path. He said, "I don't think I'm right for James Bond" and added, "I think there's great candidates for it, and I think it's obviously a huge cinematic institution. I don't want to be dismissive about it as a thing. I just feel that my path is less… kind of grand and idealised. " Those comments were made while he attended Tropfest's return to Sydney's Centennial Park.

His past comments on the role

Egerton has previously downplayed Bond casting speculation. In an earlier interview in 2025 he said he did not see himself as a good choice for a new iteration of the franchise, stating plainly, "No. And I don't think I'm a good choice for it. I think I'm too messy for that. " He spoke warmly of the character and singled out "particularly Daniel Craig's tenure, " but added, "I think I wouldn't be good at it, and I think there's so many cool, younger actors who would be great for it. I think it would be wasted on me, probably. "

Tropfest appearance and jury

Egerton appeared on the Tropfest red carpet as the festival returned to Sydney's Centennial Park on Sunday, February 22. The festival's jury included a mix of filmmakers and performers, and the event named Lianne Mackessy of Sydney the winner for her film "Crescendo, " with the jury describing the entry as "absolutely pitch perfect. " Egerton was listed among the jury members for the festival.

Key takeaways

• Taron Egerton publicly rejected the idea that he is right for James Bond, reiterating past comments.
• He emphasized the institutional stature of the role while framing it as a mismatch for his own path.
• Egerton made the remarks while attending Tropfest in Sydney, which crowned a jury-selected winner.

Analysis: Egerton's repeated public distancing from the role is an observable indicator that he is unlikely to be a candidate in ongoing casting conversations. If he continues to decline the idea publicly, attention among commentators and casting-watchers will likely refocus on other younger actors. That forward look is conditional on Egerton maintaining his stated position; if his comments change, the casting conversation could shift again.