Henry Cavill's 'Tremendous' James Bond Audition Seemingly Appears Online

Leaked 2005 James Bond audition tapes surface online, showcasing Henry Cavill's impressive performance before Daniel Craig secured the role.

Games Radar reports the emergence of these tapes on the Ron South YouTube channel, belonging to a filmmaker with a modest subscriber base. The collection includes auditions from Cavill, Sam Worthington, Rupert Friend, and Anthony Starr.

While all auditions are noteworthy, Cavill's has garnered significant attention. Many, including Casino Royale director Martin Campbell, who deemed the audition "tremendous," believe he would have been a superb James Bond. Campbell reportedly favored Cavill, but ultimately, other executives chose Craig.

Cavill later fulfilled his spy aspirations in Argylle, a film where he starred alongside a prestigious cast including Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, and Catherine O'Hara. Despite the star-studded lineup, the film's reception was underwhelming, receiving a dismal 4/10 rating from IGN.

Cavill maintains a diverse and successful acting career, notably portraying Superman for DC, Geralt of Rivia in Netflix's The Witcher, and various other prominent roles.