Leaked 2005 James Bond audition tapes surface online, showcasing Henry Cavill's impressive performance. The footage, appearing on the Ron South YouTube channel, also includes auditions from Sam Worthington, Rupert Friend, and Anthony Starr.
Games Radar reports on the discovery, highlighting Cavill's audition as particularly noteworthy. 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 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 impressive ensemble, 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 projects.
