Henry Cavill’s age worked against him when auditioning to play James Bond.The “Man of Steel” actor was the second choice to portray 007 in the 2006 franchise revamp “Casino Royale,” with director Martin Campbell now revealing that Cavill would have been cast if he appeared older — and if Daniel Craig wasn’t available.“He looked great in the audition.
His acting was tremendous,” Campbell said in an interview with Express UK.
“And look, if Daniel didn’t exist Henry would have made an excellent Bond.
He looked terrific, he was in great physical shape… very handsome, very chiseled.
He just looked a little young at that time back then.”Sam Heughan and Matthew Rhys were also in the running to take on the role that eventually went to Craig, who led the Bond film series until 2021’s “No Time to Die.”Longtime franchise casting director Debbie McWilliams, who has worked…
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