Taron Egerton Takes On Performative 'Nice Guys' in Wild Satire 'Everybody Wants to F*** Me'

Taron Egerton is stepping into some seriously edgy territory for his latest feature project. The *Rocketman* star leads the cast in director Jonathan Schey’s debut feature film, which carries the wildly eye-catching title *Everybody Wants to F*** Me*. Making its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, the project offers a chaotic spin on contemporary dating culture. Instead of sticking to standard Hollywood tropes, the film targets a very specific personality type that almost everyone in the modern dating world has encountered: the performative, soft-spoken guy who weaponizes sensitivity and highbrow taste. ## What is Taron Egerton's new movie about? Set in London, the project is described as an unpredictable mashup of romantic comedy, thriller elements, horror beats, and sharp social commentary. Schey set out to mock men who pretend to be soft-hearted film buffs purely to win over romantic partners, exposing the hidden vanity underneath their carefully curated aesthetic. Egerton plays the main subject of this satire, putting a humorous spin on the classic modern "nice guy" routine. By breaking down the pretension of men who use arthouse cinema and progressive language as pickup tools, the movie delivers a twisted reality check on modern relationships. ## Is Everybody Wants to F*** Me a good date movie? When asked whether the film works as a solid pick for date night, Schey admitted the answer isn't so simple. The director suggested the movie could easily end up being either the absolute worst date choice or the ultimate best pick for couples, depending on how willing they are to cringe at themselves and each other. With its high-energy mix of genres and razor-sharp comedic timing, the feature debut is already generating major buzz on the festival circuit. Audiences expecting a standard Hollywood love story might get a shock, but fans of dark comedy and bold satire are in for a wild ride. As Egerton continues to take on bold and unpredictable roles, this dark comedy signals an exciting new chapter in his career. The project stands out as one of the most talked-about indie titles coming out of TIFF this year.