In a fascinating turn of events, long-lost audition tapes from 2005 featuring Henry Cavill's take on James Bond have surfaced online. These clips, which have been shared on the Ron South YouTube channel, offer fans a glimpse into what could have been. The channel, run by an enthusiastic filmmaker with 1,890 subscribers, also includes auditions from other notable actors such as Sam Worthington, Rupert Friend, and Anthony Starr. However, it's Cavill's performance that has captured the most attention over the years.
Many in the industry, including Martin Campbell, the director of Casino Royale, have praised Cavill's audition. Campbell himself described it as "tremendous" and reportedly favored Cavill for the iconic role of 007. Despite this high praise, the decision ultimately went in favor of Daniel Craig, leaving Cavill out of the running.
While Cavill didn't get to play Bond, he did get to explore the spy genre in the film Argylle. In this movie, he starred alongside a talented ensemble 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 rating from IGN despite its impressive cast.
Henry Cavill's career, however, remains robust and diverse. He has portrayed iconic characters such as Superman in the DC universe, Geralt of Rivia in Netflix's The Witcher, and has taken on numerous other roles, showcasing his versatility as an actor.