Taron Egerton idolises Colin Firth

Actor Taron Egerton says he is in awe of his "Kingsman" co-star Colin Firth.

The 27-year-old star says he finds it impossible to hide his admiration for the Oscar-winning actor, reported Contactmusic.

"I think even if I tried to pretend that I don't like Colin, I wouldn't get very far. I've seen so many shots of me looking like I want to marry him," says Egerton.

"He's just every bit as affable and pleasant and kind as he seems. He has this persona of being a landed gentry type, but he's very down-to-earth and sweet and cool. He's just a dad, a family man who occasionally pretends to be a super spy.