In a fascinating turn of events, previously unseen audition tapes from 2005 featuring Henry Cavill's take on James Bond have surfaced online. These tapes, which were shared on the Ron South YouTube channel run by an enthusiastic filmmaker with 1,890 subscribers, offer a glimpse into what could have been. Alongside Cavill, the channel also posted auditions from Sam Worthington, Rupert Friend, and Anthony Starr. However, it's Cavill's performance that has captured the most attention and praise over the years.
Notably, Casino Royale director Martin Campbell was highly impressed with Cavill's audition, describing it as "tremendous." In fact, Campbell reportedly favored Cavill for the iconic role of 007. Despite this, the decision ultimately went in favor of Daniel Craig, who took on the mantle of James Bond.
Although he missed out on playing Bond, Cavill got the chance to delve into the world of espionage in the film Argylle, where he starred alongside a powerhouse cast including Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, and Catherine O'Hara. Unfortunately, Argylle did not fare well with critics, receiving a disappointing 4/10 from IGN despite its impressive ensemble.
Henry Cavill's career remains diverse and robust, with standout roles such as Superman in the DC Universe, Geralt of Rivia in Netflix's The Witcher, and numerous other notable performances. His journey in the industry continues to be one to watch.