Director Martin Campbell has revealed that Henry Cavill missed out on the role of James Bond simply because he was at an age disadvantage.

“If Daniel [Craig] If he didn’t exist, Henry would have been a great Bond,” Campbell said. indie wire. The famous actor was second-choice for the role of 007 in the 2006 film Casino Royale, Campbell said, simply because he looked “too young.”

If it wasn’t for Craig, the part might have been him.

Henry Cavill was ‘amazing’ when he auditioned for the role of James Bond in ‘Casino Royale’.

“Henry would have been a great Bond if Daniel Craig hadn’t existed,” says Martin Campbell.

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Campbell admitted that Cavill passed the audition perfectly. He was perfect for the role, except that he appeared to have a youthful appearance compared to Craig.

“He looked great at the audition. His performance was great,” said Campbell. Said said in an interview with Express UK.

“And you know, if Daniel hadn’t existed, Henry would have been a great Bond,” he admitted.

It’s one of those aspects that a pounder can’t control. His age was in between the roles that many fans were rooting for him to play.

“He looked great, had a great physique…so handsome, so chiseled. He just looked a little younger at the time,” he said.

Sam Heughan and Matthew Rhys also auditioned for the role.

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According to Indie Wire, casting director Debbie McWilliams said, “We considered a lot of young actors, but I don’t think they had the weight.” (Related: Henry Cavill won’t reprise Superman role after announcing return in October)

“They didn’t have the experience or the mental leeway to take it on, because it’s not just the role they’re taking on, it’s a huge responsibility,” she said.

Craig played 007 until 2021’s No Time to Die.