Newly surfaced 2005 James Bond audition tapes showcase Henry Cavill's compelling portrayal of 007, predating Daniel Craig's casting.
Games Radar reports that these tapes, featuring Cavill alongside Sam Worthington, Rupert Friend, and Anthony Starr, were uploaded to the Ron South YouTube channel, maintained by a filmmaker with a modest subscriber base.
Cavill's audition has garnered significant attention, with many, including Casino Royale director Martin Campbell, praising his "tremendous" performance. Campbell reportedly favored Cavill, but ultimately, other executives opted for Craig.
Cavill later fulfilled his spy aspirations in Argylle, a film starring a prestigious ensemble cast including Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, and Catherine O’Hara. Despite the star-studded lineup, Argylle received poor critical reception, scoring a mere 4/10 on IGN.
Cavill's career remains diverse and successful, encompassing iconic roles such as Superman for DC, Geralt of Rivia in Netflix's The Witcher, and numerous other notable parts.
