Taron, meet Theron. Rocketman star Taron Egerton has signed on to star alongside Charlize Theron in the new Netflix thriller Apex. The Hollywood Reporter has the news that Egerton will play the film's villain.

Taron Egerton is joining Charlize Theron in the thriller Apex. Details are being kept under wraps, but the script centers on a rock climber and adrenaline junkie, played by Theron, who finds out that nature isn’t the only dangerous element out to get her when she sets out on an expedition in the wild.

Taron Egerton is to star alongside Charlize Theron in 'Apex'. The 35-year-old actor has joined the cast of the Netflix thriller that is being directed by Baltasar Kormakur. Details about the movie are scarce but the script tells the story of a rock climber and adrenaline junkie (Theron) who discovers that nature isn't the only dangerous element out to get her when she goes on an expedition in the wild.