Taron Egerton on Sacrifice and Villains | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 10, 2026 · 2m

Taron Egerton spills the gritty truth behind his jaw-dropping physique for Netflix’s “Apex,” revealing he starved himself to the brink—only to later realize he was punishing, not perfecting, his body. He opens up about battling self-loathing on set, especially during shirtless scenes, and how a friend’s advice to “smash” the idealized version of himself became his lifeline. Exploring the psychology of villains, Egerton argues that even monsters deserve empathy—and that complexity makes them unforgettable. After charming audiences in the thriller “Carry-On,” he’s now craving roles that’ll…