The relationship between Taron Egerton and writer Dennis Lehan has led to some impressive dark stories, and we just hope that it remains that after collaborating in not one, but two Apple TV+thrillers. In 2022, Egerton starred in One of the best shows of streaming service"Black Bird", written by Lehan, who told the true story of Jameseims KeaneWho helped to gain confession from the suspected killer, Larry Hall (brilliantly shown by Paul Walter Hauser), behind bars. In 2025, the two were united for the drama series "Chad", which shows the contractor playing an arson investigator, forced to pair with an FBI agent (Jurnee Smollett) for two arsonists illuminating the same city.

The last show may have earned more mixed receptionBut they both impressive are turning from Egerton, who deals with what is undeniable cruel theme for both characters. The actor is thrilled by the partnership that sprouted from this relationship and the chance to play roles that he believes is highlighted in his career. Talking about Lehan, Egerton said Hollywood reporter"He is such an incredible person who works for his ingenuity and his imagination and the things he is trying to say and the unpleasant space he occupies. His things are dark. It's a challenge, it's uncomfortable and I love those things." It is this gloomy but fascinating territory that Egerton wants to stay for as long as Lehan will allow.

For the actor best known for the foolish and stupid fun "Kingsman" spy franchise, as well as playing Elton Johnon in Rockman, both Ecerton television picnics with Apple TV+have shown that he can handle intense characters and show many different sides. For the "black bird", Keane sees Larry Hall as a means to the end, but a monstrous struggling to be in the company of. Keane is trying to exploit the wicked memories of Larry, making a grueling experience, we are forced to endure with him. This version of Keane is not a saint, but he is nowhere psychotic as his prison counterpart, he was tasked with exposing him.

In the case of "smoke", however, the role of Egerton is a far more oral and duplicate soul, but the one who is equally attractive to see his goals. Without entering spoilers, Dave Goodsen is not a good friend and is perhaps an even more fun character and impressive performance than Egerton. It is another example of elevations that may arise from this partnership, which The Averta hopes to maintain as long as possible. "But I just hope (Lehan) keeps my number in his phonebook and we keep it, because Dave Goodsen's roles in" Smoke "and Jimi Keane in" Black Bird "are two of the best roles I have played," Egerton revealed.

The fingers crossed there are still many collaborations to come.