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First look at Taron Egerton in new Netflix thriller

2026-01-17 03:00:16
Taron Egerton and Charlize Theron star in Netflix's new thriller

Photos have been released of Netflix's upcoming thriller starring Welsh actor Taron Edgerton.

The Bafta nominee's latest film Apex will see him star opposite Hollywood actress Charlize Theron in a ruthless game of cat and mouse.

Set in the Australian wilderness, Egerton plays a serial killer who is on the hunt for Theron's adrenaline-seeking character.

The survivalist film will be released by the streaming service on 24 April.

Egerton plays a serial killer in the Australian-set film

Best known for playing Elton John in Rocketman, Egerton sports a shaved head in shots from the action-packed film.

They also show the stunning scenery of New South Wales, where the film was shot in the Blue Mountains, and Sydney in early 2025.

This is the second time Egerton, who grew up in Aberystwyth, has collaborated with Netflix, having appeared in Christmas-based action film Carry-on in 2024.

Also part of the all-star cast is Eric Bana, known for playing the Hulk in the 2003 Marvel film.

Theron is one of the world's highest-paid actresses