As wereportedlast month, up and coming actorTaron Egertonwas caught up in a scheduling issue between his next two movies, the sequelKingsman 2and the rebootRobin Hood: Origins. But that schedule has gotten a nice, tidy scrub asKingsman 2exercises its option to use the actor first. This means thatRobin Hood: Originsis getting delayed, and its release date will be pushed.
Taron Egertonbecame a much sought after talent following his appearance in this year’s spy adventureKingsman: The Secret Service. Soon after that film dropped at the beginning of this year, going onto become a blockbuster and a fan favorite, every studio in town turned their eye towards the young man. And it wasRobin Hood: Originswho came calling, placing him in the lead.
But as it turns out,Kingsman: The Secret Servicewas such an unexpected hit, 20th Century Fox, in desperate search of a franchise, has decided to move swiftly in getting thesequelup and running. The original film pulled in $128.2 million at the domestic box office off a $81 million budget. The worldwide tally currently rests at $412 million. The film was directed, produced and financed byMatthew Vaughnand distributed by Fox. MARV Films,Matthew Vaughn’s banner, has first dibs onTaron Egerton, who will reprise his role as super spyEggsy, and they plan on shooting the nextKingsmanin April 2016.
Robin Hood: Originshad planned to shoot in February. While some involved in the production of both movies felt the scheduling could be worked out, there was no way for the actor to finish his reboot in time for the sequel. AndMatthew Vaughndidn’t hesitate to exercise his option on the actor, withKingsman 2moving forward no matter what. Some wondered ifRobin Hood: Originsmight recastTaron Egertonaltogether.
That isn’t happening though. Instead,Robin Hood: Originswill shoot withTaron Egertonas soon asKingsman 2wraps. That will likely happen at the end of summer 2016. This means thatTaron Egerton’s winter slot is now open.
He may not be down for long, though. THR reports that the indie crime dramaCrooks Countymay shoot sooner than expected, now thatTaron Egertonhas some free time. That story follows the true tale of a whistle blower who gets involved in an undercover FBI operation during the 1980s in Cook County, Illinois. The incident results in the largest number of government official convictions in U.S. history. The script comes from Aron Gaudet and Gita Pullapilly.
Taron Egertonwill next be seen in the Olympics true-life dramaEddie the Eaglestarring oppositeHugh Jackman. He was last seen in the true-life crime dramaLegendstarring oppositeTom Hardy. Fans seem quite anxious to see another chapter in the Kingsman saga, which will introduce an AmericanKingsman agencyin thenext chapter. NeitherKingsman 2norRobin Hood: Originshave a set release date at this time. Both are expected in 2017, but neither may open until 2018. WhichTaron Egertonproject are you most excited to see next?
