Leaked 2005 James Bond audition tapes surface online, showcasing Henry Cavill's impressive performance before Daniel Craig secured the role.
Games Radar reports the discovery of these tapes on the Ron South YouTube channel, belonging to a filmmaker with a modest subscriber base. The collection includes auditions from Cavill, Sam Worthington, Rupert Friend, and Anthony Starr.
Cavill's audition has garnered significant attention, with many, including Casino Royale director Martin Campbell, praising his "tremendous" performance. Campbell reportedly favored Cavill, but the final decision went to Craig due to other executives' preferences.
Cavill later fulfilled his spy aspirations in the film Argylle, starring alongside a renowned cast including Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, and Catherine O’Hara. Despite the star-studded lineup, the film received poor critical reception, scoring a mere 4/10 in IGN's review.
Cavill's career continues to flourish, encompassing iconic roles such as Superman for DC, Geralt of Rivia in Netflix's The Witcher, and numerous other notable performances.
