Taron Egerton Unveils Chaotic Experience Crafting Year's Wildest Horror-Comedy

The dark comedy-thriller, "Everybody Wants to F*ck Me," celebrated its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in 2026. Collider’s Perri Nemiroff had the opportunity to speak with the esteemed team behind the film: writer-director Jonathan Schey, and principal cast members Taron Egerton, Jessica Henwick, and Charly Clive. The comprehensive interview delved into the delicate balance of the movie’s distinct genres, the inspirations that fueled Schey's ambitious directorial debut, and invaluable insights into each character's development and the dynamic on-set chemistry shared amongst the cast.

Jonathan Schey’s feature directorial debut introduces Taron Egerton as Adam, a man who prides himself on being a “nice guy” and believes he has mastered “enlightened masculinity” in the contemporary dating landscape. Adam meticulously cultivates an image of virtue, carefully listening to his women coworkers, engaging with feminist literature, and employing a calculated self-deprecating charm when interacting with women in bars. However, his perfectly constructed world is dramatically disrupted when he meets Sofia, portrayed by Jessica Henwick, who boldly and unequivocally calls out his performative behavior. With his ego bruised, Adam soon begins to experience a perplexing phenomenon: a barrage of people become intensely enamored by his charms, escalating to the point of aggressive pursuit and stalking.

Taron Egerton offered a candid and insightful perspective on his character, Adam, whom he humorously and starkly described as "a fucking idiot." Despite this blunt assessment, Egerton emphasized the critical need to imbue Adam with sufficient depth to ensure that audiences could, at the very least, engage with him empathetically. He elaborated on the intuitive process of making countless small decisions daily to craft a believable and nuanced performance, acknowledging the inherent challenge of portraying a character who can often be difficult to support. Egerton and Schey quickly established a shared understanding that the film’s ultimate success would hinge on viewers having at least a degree of sympathy for Adam. Their collective goal was to depict Adam in all his "glorious human fallibility," striving to make him as authentic as possible, thereby grounding the otherwise "mad story" in a relatable and believable reality, showcasing his earnest yet often misguided attempts at being a virtuous man.

During the Collider Media Studio interview, which was presented by Campari and The Cayman Islands, the team further elucidated the diverse inspirations that guided their unique dark comedy from its initial script to its final form on screen. The cast members also shared humorous and personal anecdotes about their real-life "green flags," adding a lighter dimension to the discussion. Charly Clive, who plays Emma in the film and offers a grounded perspective on Adam's frustrating antics, also provided an intriguing tease about her character Katie’s romantic future in Season 2 of HBO’s Emmy Award-nominated comedy-drama series, "Rooster."

"Everybody Wants to F*ck Me" is currently slated for a 2027 release date. Audiences are encouraged to check back with Collider for further updates as the release approaches.