A man from Washington is being called a hero after he ran into a burning house to save his eight-year-old niece.
According to reports, 20-year-old Derrick Byrd suffered second and third-degree burns on his face, back, and arms after rushing into the house when he realized his niece was trapped inside.
Speaking to KOMO-TV, Byrd said: “Even though I got burnt, I didn’t really care. I’d rather get burnt than her. She’s young and still has so much ahead of her. She’s a good kid.”
The fire broke out in a home in Aberdeen, Washington, while Derrick Byrd and six other family members were inside, including his sister Kayla and her three children.
When the fire spread, Byrd helped his nephews, Junior and Royce, jump out of a second-story window to safety. However, his eight-year-old niece Mercedes was too scared to jump after watching her mother, Kayla, fall from the roof.
Without hesitating, Byrd ran back into the burning house to save Mercedes. He quickly felt the flames burning him.
“I could feel it burning me,” he said.
Byrd wrapped his shirt around Mercedes’ face to protect her from the smoke and carried her out of the house as fast as he could.
Despite suffering burns, Byrd said he’d do it all again if needed.
“I’d run back in there and do it again, even if I got burnt worse or died,” he said.
When people called him a hero, Byrd humbly responded, “I wouldn’t say I’m a hero. I just wasn’t going to let my niece and nephews die.”
We Might Already Know the Next Actor Who Will Play James Bond
As time passes and individuals undergo transformations, a constant query that persists is “Who shall assume the mantle of James Bond?” Since Daniel Craig expressed his intention to step away from the iconic role, this question has occupied the thoughts of many. Speculation runs rampant as people wager on the successor, and as the moment of decision draws near, rumors grow increasingly pronounced. Apparently, a 32-year-old British actor is poised to grace the screen in this highly coveted portrayal.
There are a few hints.
Actors who are usually considered for the role of James Bond are under the age of 40.
The producer Michael G Wilson explains, “Bond isn’t some kid out of high school that you can bring in and start off. It works for a 30-something. Bond’s already a veteran. He’s had some experience.” Besides, so far, it can’t be a woman either.
We can cast off some actors.
Numerous actors were proposed by fans as potential contenders to portray the next James Bond. Idris Elba emerged as the favored candidate, igniting fervent speculation among his supporters. However, ultimately, the actor himself dismissed the rumors.
On the other hand, Richard Madden, despite his talent, has not been taken into serious consideration for the role. As for Tom Hardy, his Oscar-nominated status and substantial fame exclude him from contention. The producers clarify their position, stating, “Our preference for the next 007 lies with younger, taller individuals who are less renowned.”
Aaron Taylor-Johnson will most likely replace Daniel Craig.
Aaron did a screen test for the role in September and producers loved him. They called him “one of the front-runners.” What’s more, an anonymous source stated that Aaron Taylor-Johnson will be the next Bond, and that a “mini-trailer with his participation is going to be released soon to announce him as the new actor.”
He already starred in the famous scene.
During the month of December, Aaron took part in the filming of a renowned scene, an integral part of the long-standing franchise depicting the secret agent. The impact of Aaron’s portrayal in this particular scene resonated strongly with the producers, who now contemplate extending an offer to him. The executives of the brand expressed their admiration, stating, “The decision-makers were genuinely impressed by his exceptional ability to infuse intensity into his performances, coupled with his impressive repertoire of action films.”
The actor addressed the rumors.
Aaron was asked about the rumors, but he managed to answer very vaguely without giving any hints or denying anything.
He said, “It’s flattering. You can have something really positive written about you, but you can also have something really negative that can circulate. You just want to stay in your lane, stay grounded, stay around the people that you love and love you back, and stay in that world. Because the moment you start believing the things people say about you, you’ve lost it.”
The part of James Bond is just as memorable as the parts of the Bond girls that captivate us every time. And this is exactly what movies want to do and sometimes actors create magic completely unplanned.
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