It’s been nearly a year and a half since Daniel Craig’s final outing as James Bond – No Time to Die – hit theaters and, since then, fans have been clamoring for news on his successor. A number of names have been thrown around for a while now, and the producers behind the franchise have yet to give any indication as to who’s on their radar. A-list British actor Taron Egerton has been at the center of Bond rumors, though he’s insisted that he’s not in the running. To that end, the star recently shared even more thoughts on the casting assumptions, even explaining why 007 is a tough gig.
Taron Egerton addressed the James Bond casting rumors just a few weeks ago, during which he said that he hadn’t spoken with the producers. He also claimed that the Broccoli family already has someone lined up to don the iconic tuxedo. Though many have been linking Egerton to the role, he doesn’t seem to believe that he’s the best person for the job. He explained to The Telegraph that he lacks an attribute that’s become somewhat synonymous with an actor who plays 007:
