Taron Egerton discusses ‘Apex’ reviews and physical preparation

Actor Taron Egerton discussed his experience filming the Netflix survival thriller ‘Apex’ during an appearance on the ‘Armchair Expert’ podcast with Dax Shepard. Egerton revealed that for the first time in his career, he chose not to read any critical reviews of his work, citing concerns that modern film critiques are often driven by clickbait and subjective agendas rather than balanced appraisals.

Egerton also opened up about the physical and mental toll of preparing for the role. He described ‘starving’ himself and ‘running himself ragged’ to achieve a specific physique for the film, noting that the process led to periods of self-loathing and a distorted sense of perspective. He reflected on the difficulty of maintaining a healthy relationship with his own image while meeting the idealized physical standards often required in film.