Leaked 2005 James Bond audition tapes surface online, showcasing Henry Cavill's impressive performance before Daniel Craig secured the role.
Games Radar reports that several audition tapes, including those of Henry Cavill, Sam Worthington, Rupert Friend, and Anthony Starr, were uploaded to the Ron South YouTube channel, belonging to a filmmaker with a modest subscriber base.
While all auditions are noteworthy, Cavill's 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 the preferences of other stakeholders.
Cavill later fulfilled his spy aspirations in the film Argylle, starring alongside a high-profile cast including Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, and Catherine O’Hara. Despite the star-studded ensemble, the film received poor critical reception, scoring a mere 4/10 in IGN's review.
Cavill's career continues to flourish, with notable roles as Superman for DC, Geralt of Rivia in Netflix's The Witcher, and numerous other projects.
