Henry Cavill Gave “Tremendous” James Bond Audition According to ‘Casino Royale’ Director
Over the last decade and a half, moviegoers have grown accustomed to seeing Daniel Craig in the role of James Bond. Now, it turns out that that casting choice could have gone in a much different direction. According to Martin Campbell, director of Casino Royale (2006), Henry Cavill—known for his star-making turn as Superman in the DC Extended Universe—gave a “tremendous” audition that could have landed him the role.