Taron Egerton is set to star alongside Charlize Theron in the upcoming Netflix thriller Apex, directed by Baltasar Kormakur. In the film, Theron plays an adrenaline-seeking rock climber who discovers a life-threatening danger during a wilderness expedition. Egerton's character is a psychopathic stalker who poses a significant threat to Theron’s character.
The screenplay for Apex was written by Jeremy Robbins, and Netflix acquired it as a speculative project before approaching Theron and Kormakur for the film's development.
Theron is also taking on a producing role for Apex, alongside Dawn Olmstead, AJ Dix, and Beth Kono, through their Secret Menu banner. The production team includes Ian Bryce and Chernin Entertainment’s Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, and David Ready.
Taron Egerton, known for his iconic roles in the Kingsman series and his acclaimed performance in Rocketman as Elton John, is also involved in several upcoming projects, including the Netflix thriller Carry On, the Apple TV+ series Firebug, and the independent thriller She Rides Shotgun.
