007 Director Reveals Henry Cavill Nearly Got The Role After ‘Tremendous’ Audition: ‘Would Have Made An Excellent Bond’

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Henry Cavill has previously discussed James Bond as the role that got away, revealing he was in the running to star in “Casino Royale” before Daniel Craig ultimately got the part.

In a new interview with the Express, “Casino Royale” director Martin Campbell reveals that Cavill “looked great in the audition.

His acting was tremendous.” He added: “And look, if Daniel didn’t exist, Henry would have made an excellent Bond. He looked terrific, he was in great physical shape… very handsome, very chiseled.

He just looked a little young at that time back then.” READ MORE: Henry Cavill Still Wants To Play James Bond: ‘I Would Absolutely Jump At The Opportunity’ Cavill was just 22 when he auditioned, while Craig was 38, which worked in his favour as producers had envisioned a more seasoned 007. “The way they work with Bond, and it’s pretty terrific, is when they decide on the actor and you audition — in our case, it was eight people – it’s very democratic,” Campbell said. “You sit around a table, eight or nine of you.