'Red Sparrow' star Joel Edgerton had interest in spy genre since childhood

Written By DNA Web Team | Updated: Feb 21, 2018, 11:57 PM IST

Joel Edgerton poses on the red carpet on arrival to attend the European premiere of the film Red Sparrow, in London on February 19, 2018.

Actor Joel Edgerton has said that he was always passionate about spy films and even had a spy kit when he was a kid.

Actor Joel Edgerton has said that he was always passionate about spy films and even had a spy kit when he was a kid.

The 43-year-old actor plays the role of CIA agent Nate Nash in the movie Red Sparrow alongside Jennifer Lawrence.

"I've been interested in the world of being a spy since I was a kid. When I was 10 years old I had a spy kit. I had binoculars. I had a recording device," Edgerton said, according to FemaleFirst.

"I was fascinated by that world. I have no idea why. I don't know if I was inspired by James Bond but I like the idea of danger," he added.

Directed by Francis Lawrence from the story by former CIA operative Jason Matthews, Red Sparrow also stars Jeremy Irons, Mary-Louise Parker, Matthias Schoenaerts and Charlotte Rampling.