Taron Egerton brings genre-mashing Everybody Wants to Fuck Me to Toronto
Taron Egerton has arrived at Toronto with Everybody Wants to Fuck Me, a London-set film that blends romantic comedy, body horror and gender-war satire, according to Variety.
The screening at Toronto was its premiere, meaning its first public showing. Reviews from three outlets landed on 12 September 2026, putting the film firmly on the festival map.
The film is the first feature from British writer-director Jonathan Schey, Variety reported. Feature here means a full-length film made for cinemas, rather than a short. It is a step up that often defines how a new director is introduced to buyers and audiences.
Egerton stars as Adam. He is joined by Mia McKenna-Bruce as Liv, Charly Clive as Emma and Jessica Henwick as Sofia, according to Variety. No plot details beyond those roles and the London setting have been formally laid out in the verified reports.
The mix is unusual. The most recent account describes it as romantic comedy crossed with body horror and satire about the battle of the sexes. An earlier Variety piece framed the same London-based project as romantic comedy, thriller, horror and satire. The through line is clear. Romance meets shock.
Schey has spoken about the thinking behind it. In a Variety interview published on 11 September 2026, he discussed poking fun at nice guys. That phrase points to the familiar romantic comedy type, the sweet and harmless suitor.
Festival attention has been quick. Alongside Variety, The Guardian and IndieWire both published reviews of the Egerton film on 12 September 2026. Toronto, which runs each September in Canada, often hosts first screenings where press see a film before any cinema release is set.
What makes this stand out for a general viewer is the packaging. A recognisable leading man. A first-time director. A title built to stop the scroll. And three genres that rarely share the same poster.
No release date, budget or box office figures, in US dollars, have been confirmed in the verified reports. For now the story is the launch itself. A new British voice, a well known cast, and a Toronto bow.
