Star of the Kingsman films, Taron Egerton, has publicly stated that he will not pursue the famous role of James Bond in future installments about agent 007. He explained that he believes someone else has already been chosen and that negotiations never included him. According to Egerton, he has never even seen the producers of the Bond franchise, including Barbara Broccoli. He emphasized that he was never one of the actors considered for the part and that it simply doesn’t feel like the right fit for him. Still, he remains an enthusiastic spectator, praising the ongoing Bond legacy and the movies themselves as outstanding works of cinema. His remarks touch on a common fan question about whether a beloved actor from one franchise could slide into another, and they reflect a respect for the enduring appeal of the Bond series (Attribution: interview remarks compiled by trade press and entertainment outlets).
The last chapter of Daniel Craig’s era as James Bond arrived with No Time to Die, which hit theaters in 2021. Craig bid farewell to a long-running portrayal that began with Casino Royale in 2006, marking a pivotal moment in the franchise as it transitioned to new possibilities for the iconic spy. The film’s release drew widespread attention to the evolving casting landscape and the ongoing conversation about who might wear the 007 tuxedo next (Attribution: studio press materials and major entertainment coverage).
Meanwhile, Apple made headlines by releasing a trailer for the film Tetris, featuring Nikita Efremov in the lead role of the game’s creator. The movie invites audiences to revisit a story of invention and rivalry, connecting a beloved video game’s origin story with the broader tradition of screen adaptations that explore real-life tech innovators. The trailer sparked anticipation among fans of both film and gaming worlds, underscoring how biographical dramas continue to find room in contemporary cinema (Attribution: platform announcements and entertainment media reports).