Leaked 2005 James Bond audition tapes surface online, showcasing Henry Cavill's impressive performance. The footage, appearing on the Ron South YouTube channel, also features auditions from Sam Worthington, Rupert Friend, and Anthony Starr.
Games Radar reports on the discovery, highlighting Cavill's audition as a particular standout. Many, including Casino Royale director Martin Campbell, believe Cavill would have been a superb Bond, with Campbell describing Cavill's audition as "tremendous." While Campbell favored Cavill, the final decision went to Daniel Craig due to the preferences of other executives.
Cavill later fulfilled his spy aspirations in the film Argylle, starring alongside a prestigious cast including Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, and Catherine O’Hara. Despite the star-studded lineup, Argylle received mixed reviews, scoring a mere 4/10 on IGN.
Cavill's career continues to flourish, with notable roles as Superman for DC, Geralt of Rivia in Netflix's The Witcher, and numerous other prominent parts.
