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Kingsman star Taron Egerton discusses the difficulties of his early days working alongside filmmaker Matthew Vaughn, who “didn’t pull any punches.”

Kingsman star Taron Egerton reveals how working on the film series, which helped him realize his Hollywood dream, started out as a “fucking nightmare” thanks to his tense exchanges with director Matthew Vaughn.

Speaking with Total Film, Egerton detailed how tough it was for him to see eye-to-eye with Vaughn while shooting 2014’s Kingsman: The Secret Service. When asked if he and Vaughn clicked straight away, Egerton said, “No. We absolutely did not, no. I thought he was a fucking nightmare [in the early days]. No. It took us about…I’d say it took us a couple of years to really, really, really understand one another.” He then added, “We’re very different blokes. I mean, we’re very close now. He’s family. But I was 23, and, you know, going through a lot. I’d just been through my first breakup with my first girlfriend, and I was quite upset and was trying to navigate this huge movie. And he had a huge movie that he was trying to get made.”

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Egerton explained that he grew to understand Vaughn over time. “He’s one of my best friends. He’s softened a little bit,” he said. “But when I was younger, he didn’t pull any punches. He was quite to the point. And I was quite sensitive. Well, a very sensitive, slightly precious 23-year-old, I think. There were times when he did my head in a little bit. But we’re great now.”

The Secret Service grossed over $414 million at the global box office and rocketed Egerton to stardom. Egerton played Gary “Eggsy” Unwin, who is recruited to Harry Hart’s (Colin Firth) secret spy organization to help tackle the threat of an eco-terrorist (Samuel L. Jackson). Egerton and Vaughn also worked together on the Kingsman sequel, The Golden Circle, which became another box-office hit.

Where Will the Kingsman Series Go Next?

A Kingsman threequel is expected in due course, though no production details have been confirmed for it. Vaughn initially promised an August 2022 start date for production, though Egerton later claimed Kingsman 3 was due to start filming sometime this year. The rumored title for the upcoming Kingsman franchise film is The Blue Blood, with Egerton and Firth to reprise their respective roles. Meanwhile, a Kingsman prequel film helmed by Vaughn, The King’s Man, was released in 2021, featuring Ralph Fiennes, Djimon Hounsou and Gemma Arterton.

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While Egerton awaits confirmation on when he’ll begin shooting Kingsman 3, he is promoting his upcoming Apple TV+ movie, Tetris, a biographical drama chronicling the high-stakes legal battle to win the intellectual property rights to the titular video game series. The Tetris film sees Henk Rogers, the Dutch video game designer who won the distribution rights to the game, later making it a huge household name.

Fans can stream The Secret Service and The Golden Circle via Apple TV or Amazon Prime Video.

Source: Total Film

Taron Egerton, who is famous for playing Eggsy in Kingsman dismissed the rumors of being considered for next James Bond film saying he “isn’t the right person for that.” 

Egerton, 33, set the record straight on whether there’s any truth in the rumors that he’s under consideration for playing new James Bond.

After Daniel Craig’s exit from 2021s No Time To Die, there has been speculation about who will be the actor next to don the tuxedo and wield the character’s iconic Walther PPK.

Besides many other names, Egerton was also rumored to be taking on the role of bond, on the basis of his character Eggy, which is no different than a Bond-like superspy.

In a recent interview with Total Film (via Games Radar), the actor confirmed that he hasn’t been a part of any conversation regarding playing the next 007.

In fact, Egerton stressed that the producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have already chosen someone, although he does not have any insider knowledge on the matter.

“Yeah. I mean, I think they’ve already got someone, and it’s not me. I mean, I’ve never been a part of the conversations. I’ve never met the Broccolis. They’ve never enquired about me. I’ve just never been one of the guys that they’re looking at” he explained.

“I just don’t think I’m the right person for that. I think there’s much, much, much better candidates for that role than me. But, you know, I’d be a very willing audience member. They’re brilliant films” he added.

Taron Egerton, who is famous for playing Eggsy in Kingsman debunked rumors of being casted in next James Bond film.

Egerton, 33, set the record straight on whether there’s any truth in the rumors that he’s under consideration for playing new James Bond. 

After Daniel Craig’s exit from 2021s No Time To Die, there has been speculation about who will be the actor next to don the tuxedo and wield the character’s iconic Walther PPK. 

Besides many other names, Egerton was also rumored to be taking on the role of bond, on the basis of his character Eggy, which is no different than a Bond-like superspy.

In a recent interview with Total Film (via Games Radar), the actor confirmed that he hasn’t been a part of any conversation regarding playing the next 007. 

In fact, Egerton stressed that the producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have already chosen someone, although he does not have any insider knowledge on the matter.

“Yeah. I mean, I think they’ve already got someone, and it’s not me. I mean, I’ve never been a part of the conversations. I’ve never met the Broccolis. They’ve never enquired about me. I’ve just never been one of the guys that they’re looking at” he explained.

“I just don’t think I’m the right person for that. I think there’s much, much, much better candidates for that role than me. But, you know, I’d be a very willing audience member. They’re brilliant films” he added.

Taron Egerton, best known for playing Eggsy in the Kingsman franchise, addresses rumors that he’s in talks to become the next James Bond.

Kingsman star Taron Egerton comments on whether there’s any truth to the rumors that he’s in the running to become the new James Bond. After Daniel Craig bid farewell to the role in 2021’s No Time To Die, it’s been unclear who will be the actor next to don the tuxedo and wield the character’s iconic Walther PPK. With Eggy in the Kingsman franchise not far off from a Bond-like superspy, Egerton has found himself among the many actors rumored to be taking on the role.

In a recent interview with Total Film (via Games Radar), Egerton confirms that he hasn’t been involved in any conversations regarding becoming the next 007. In fact, Egerton is confident that Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have already found their man, although he’s not basing that belief on any secret insider knowledge. Check out Egerton’s full comment below:

“Yeah. I mean, I think they’ve already got someone, and it’s not me. I mean, I’ve never been a part of the conversations. I’ve never met the Broccolis. They’ve never enquired about me. I’ve just never been one of the guys that they’re looking at. I just don’t think I’m the right person for that. I think there’s much, much, much better candidates for that role than me. But, you know, I’d be a very willing audience member. They’re brilliant films.”

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Who Could Be The Next James Bond?

Egerton isn’t the only actor to cast doubt on his Bond casting chances, with frequent fan-cast Idris Elba also making clear that, even if he was being considered, it’s not a role that he’s entirely interested in. With Egerton and Elba firmly out of the running, there are still several interesting candidates who could be the next 007. The front-runner, at least at the moment, seems to be Tenet and Bullet Train actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson.

Taylor-Johnson was first listed as a front-runner back in early January when a report revealed that the star had taken part in a fruitful meeting with the James Bond franchise producers. The actor eventually addressed this report several weeks ago, neither confirming nor denying the veracity of the claims or expounding on his potential interest in the role. Not long after Taylor-Johnson’s comments, Broccoli came forward and offered her own update on the casting process, revealing that it hasn’t even begun because the script for Bond 26 hasn’t been written yet.

Although Taylor-Johnson very well may have had a meeting with 007 franchise producers, his casting is definitely not yet a sure thing. In fact, there are a number of other actors, including Henry Cavill, Tom Hardy, and Regé-Jean Page, who are still considered possible candidates. It’s also possible, of course, that the next James Bond actor will be a total surprise and not one of the many names that have already been floated.

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Source: Total Film (via Games Radar)

Olga Scott

Kingsman need your help to locate 24-year-old, Olga Scott, last seen on February 19, 2023, in Cary, North Carolina.

CARY, NORTH CAROLINA, USA, February 24, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Cary, NC woman was last seen on Sunday and Kingsman, along with her family, is asking for the public’s help to find her.

24-year-old Olga Scott was last seen in Cary, NC on Sunday.

Family members say Olga Scott, who attended William Peace University in 2018, and currently (remote) at Wake Technical College, left home on February 19, 2023 and hasn’t been seen since.

According to her parents, Olga is thought to be in danger.

USPA’s non-profit division, Kingsman Philanthropic Corp., is offering a cash reward for information leading to Olga Scott’s location and SAFE return. You can submit a tip by calling (786) 509-7135 or by emailing tips@therealkingsman.org. Kingsman Philanthropic Corp. employs security contractors, licensed private investigators, former detectives, special agents, and experienced military operators to locate missing women and children, victims of human trafficking and other egregious crimes against women. A major source of funding for the organization is donations derived from a profit-sharing arrangement with its parent organization, USPA Nationwide Security.

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Kingsman 3 gets a promising new update from Taron Egerton, as the Eggsy star talks about his hopes for the threequel after years of continuous delays.

After spending nearly six years in the development pipeline, Taron Egerton offered a promising update about a potential return as Gary “Eggsy” Unwin for Kingsman 3. Based on the comic book series created by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons, the Kingsman films follow the exploits of the titular private intelligence organization as they combat threats to global safety and stability. Beginning with 2014’s Kingsman: The Secret Service, Egerton last appeared as the street-wise civilian turned super spy Eggsy in the 2017 sequel Kingsman: The Golden Circle. In 2021, director Matthew Vaughn also released a prequel, The King’s Man, which charted the formation of the Kingsman intelligence agency during the events of World War I.

Recently, Egerton reignited hope that the long-awaited Kingsman 3 may not be much further off. Speaking at the Newport Beach Film Festival UK, RadioTimes.com reports that Egerton was asked about his potential return to the series. Cautiously suggesting that another sequel may happen, he offered his hopes for where the next installment would find his character. Egerton expressed interest in exploring a mature and well-experienced Eggsy compared to the first film’s rookie. Check out his comments below:

“I would like to see… if we go back and visit Eggsy, which might happen apparently, I think I want to know what being in that world for 10 years does to your head and I want to see him change.

What is it like to be a 35-year-old Kingsman because I’m not the kid anymore? So, there we are.”

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Will Kingsman 3 Finally Happen?

The original plans for Kingsman 3 date back to Vaughan’s work on Kingsman: The Golden Circle, with the director revealing that he and co-writer Jane Goldman had mapped out the plot during the second film’s production. Initially, plans had been laid for the threequel to begin filming in 2019, directly following his work on the series’ prequel. However, between Disney’s acquisition of Fox and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on productions worldwide, the project never made it out of the pre-production phase.

Following these initial delays, Vaughan suggested in 2021 that filming was finally intended to get underway in September 2022, with a potential 2023 release date in mind. However, continuing to prove that even the best-laid plans are always subject to change in Hollywood circles, this deadline also would pass without any actual movement. Currently, there is still no clear indication when filming might finally get underway, but at least Egerton’s most recent comments suggest that the project is still quietly simmering away.

Kingsman 3 is not the only project set within the Kingsman universe that Vaughan has previously teased. While Kingsman 3 is likely the last installment that sees Eggsy and Harry working together on screen, the director did suggest that plans are also afoot for a television series featuring Kingsman’s US counterparts, the Statesman. With any luck, a definitive answer may come soon as to when Kingsman 3 and its future spinoffs will come to fruition.

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Source: RadioTimes.com

Show of hands: prior to the Tetris movie, who already knew the best-selling video game was a product of Soviet Russia? Yeah… us neither. But as you’ll soon discover in what Apple TV+ has described as a Cold War spy thriller, this is just the tip of the surprisingly dramatic iceberg.

Starring Taron Egerton (Kingsman: The Secret Service) as Henk Rogers, the biographical drama tells the story of how the famed Dutch entrepreneur travelled to the Soviet Union and teamed up with Alexey Pajitnov (Nikita Efremov), software engineer and game inventor, to bring Tetris to the West (and beyond).

Along the way, there are villainous KGB agents, double crosses, and an extremely tense legal battle over the pixel title’s intellectual rights. Just in case you weren’t quite sold on the premise, Egerton himself has noted it takes a page out of The Social Network’s book.

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“It’s definitely more The Social Network than Lego Movie,” Taron Egerton explained to GQ UK with a laugh when prompted about which shape he’d be playing. “It’s about the rights to the game. It’s an insane true story.”

Egerton and Efremov are joined by BAFTA-winning thespian Toby Jones as Robert Stein, Roger Allam as Robert Maxwell, Anthony Boyle as Kevin Maxwell, Togo Igawa as Hiroshi Yamauchi, Ken Yamamura as Minoru Arakawa, Ben Miles as Howard Lincoln, Matthew Marsh as Mikhail Gorbachev, with Fast & Furious alum Ricky Yune as Larry.

In the director’s chair, you’ll find Jon S. Baird of Filth, Channel 4’s Babylon, and Stan & Ollie fame, who has been working off a screenplay written by Noah Pink (Genius). Gillian Berrie, Len Blavatnik, Gregor Cameron, and Kingsman franchise creator Matthew Vaughn have produced.

Apple TV+’s Tetris movie starring Taron Egerton is scheduled to premiere next month at SXSW Film Festival before hitting the platform on March 31st, 2023 – check out the trailer above.

Kingsman during recent training. (left to right) Mike Edwards, Rodney Brown, Brian Fitzgibbons, Michael Evans

Teams of Kidnap Recovery Agents, including former members of the Joint Special Operations Command descended on the area, leading to a positive outcome

NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS, USA, February 10, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — Ashlynn Gill, a 13-year-old girl, went missing on January 8. After more than a month had passed, Kingsman were notified of the case. Teams of Kidnap Recovery Agents, including former members of the Joint Special Operations Command descended on the area, leading to a positive outcome in the case.

Kingsman teams are comprised of specially trained investigators, intelligence agents, field agents – all fully equipped with cutting-edge technology. The nonprofit wing of USPA Nationwide Security since 2005, Kingsman Philanthropic Corp. (the division’s official name) derives its funds from profits of the security firm.

USPA funded this operation from first quarter profits, in addition to funds received from a security detail with client, Titan North America.

“We would like to thank clients like Titan North America for trusting us with their security details. Such partnerships enable us to pay it forward to these young girls who need our help,” said Dan Manning, USPA’s CEO.

Contact Concord Police for further details.

Kingsman Philanthropic Corp. employs security contractors, licensed private investigators, former detectives, special agents, and experienced military operators to locate missing children, victims of human trafficking and other egregious crimes against women. A major source of funding for the organization is donations derived from a profit-sharing arrangement with its parent organization, USPA Nationwide Security.

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