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Variety’s Toronto review hails Jonathan Schey’s Everybody Wants to F— Me as a sharp, genre-swerving debut that fuses romantic comedy, body horror and gender satire, anchored by Taron Egerton’s witty lead. The film starts as a modern romance but pivots into darker, satirical territory, delivering laughs and provocative twists, though its sexual politics may divide viewers and leave room for a more expansive path forward.
Director Jonathan Schey’s Everybody Wants to F— Me follows a polished, performative “nice guy” named Adam (Taron Egerton) whose charm masks predatory dating tactics; what begins as a stylish rom-com escalates into horror as his behavior triggers chaos, a satire Schey says aims to lampoon modern dating culture, inspired by a stand-up bit and debuting at film festivals including TIFF.
A TIFF 2026 review hails Taron Egerton's performance in Jonathan Schey’s Everybody Wants to Fuck Me, a sex-horror-comedy that flips the dating dynamic but mostly scratches the surface of its social critique, ending with a mixed Grade: C and noting the film is seeking U.S. distribution.
I Love LA's Season 2 has added six guest stars, headlined by Taron Egerton and Jamie Chung, as production continues in Los Angeles for eight episodes; series creator Rachel Sennott leads the ensemble, with returning stars including Odessa A’zion, True Whitaker, Jordan Firstman and Josh Hutcherson, while Bejamin Norris, Dylan Arnold, Jessy Hodges and Milan Carter join the guest lineup.
Deadline reports HBO's I Love LA will welcome Taron Egerton, Jamie Chung, Benjamin Norris, Dylan Arnold, Jessy Hodges and Milan Carter in guest roles for Season 2, an eight-episode run currently filming in Los Angeles. The renewal followed strong first-season ratings (about 2 million viewers in live-plus-three), with the series created by and starring Rachel Sennott; she executive produces alongside Emma Barrie, Aida Rodgers, Max Silvestri and Lorene Scafaria.
Brooks Nader and Taron Egerton were photographed at Bondi Beach in Australia sharing a close embrace and walking hand-in-hand, fueling romance rumors as they’ve been spotted together on multiple getaways.
Netflix’s new survival thriller Apex delivers relentless tension as Sasha (Charlize Theron) threads a brutal hunt through the Australian wilderness, with Taron Egerton delivering one of his best performances as the hunter. The film thrives on its claustrophobic set-pieces and grim perseverance, though its backstories and final payoff feel rushed. Still, for fans of tense cat-and-mouse thrillers, Apex stands out as a brutal, immersive ride that secures Netflix’s No. 1 spot.
Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton discuss shaping Apex to kill genre tropes, with Theron overseeing a practical, physically demanding production (including Theron doing most climbing) and a collaborative script process that allowed Egerton to evolve into a menacing villain, all grounded in a tense two-hander for Netflix.
Taron Egerton transformed his body for the survival thriller Apex by training like an athlete with Jason Walsh, prioritizing movement, core stability and endurance over bulk. The plan emphasized functional strength, agility and lean conditioning, guided by VO2 max/metabolic testing and precise macronutrient tweaks. He insisted the transformation was natural with no hormone interventions, using protein supplements to hit targets, and acknowledging the dieting was tough but necessary for the look and energy needed for demanding wilderness scenes.
Tom's Guide highlights three Netflix thrillers this week, led by Apex, a tense cat-and-mouse thriller starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton that drops on Netflix April 24; set in the Australian outback, it follows a grieving climber hunted by a relentless pursuer, with two other thrillers also available to stream this week.
Netflix’s survival thriller Apex pairs Charlize Theron’s Sasha with a relentless hunter in the Australian wilderness, as Taron Egerton’s Ben adds chilling menace. Baltasar Kormákur’s direction and Lawrence Sher’s cinematography deliver brutal, nail-biting chase sequences and stark landscapes, turning this Netflix original into a brisk, big‑screen–quality thriller that debuts on April 24, though the closing credits song feels out of place.
Apex, Desert Warrior, Fuze, and Michael arrive with big budgets and big ideas, delivering moments of excitement but often losing focus in service of spectacle: Apex benefits from Charlize Theron and a tense survival setup but leans into campy horror; Desert Warrior aims for a feminist epic yet struggles with a uneven script and pacing despite striking desert visuals and solid performances; Fuze is a lean, well-edited crime thriller that amasses momentum in the first half but falters with a late twist; Michael relies on nostalgia and showmanship to evoke Michael Jackson but glosses over deeper questions about the artist. Overall, the lineup showcases ambition that isn’t always matched by craft.
The finale of Apple TV+'s 'Smoke' reveals that Dave Gudsen, played by Taron Egerton, is actually an older, heavier man, challenging the audience's perception and emphasizing themes of projection and performative masculinity. Showrunner Dennis Lehane discusses the show's social commentary, character development, and the controversial ending, leaving open the possibility of continuation.
Taron Egerton has publicly stated he is not interested in becoming the next James Bond, citing the role's demanding nature and his belief that he wouldn't be a good fit, despite his experience in the spy genre with the Kingsman films.
Taron Egerton has ruled himself out of playing James Bond, citing his own 'messy' nature and preferring to explore different roles, while the search for the next 007 continues with directors like Denis Villeneuve involved.