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

Henry Cavill's 2005 James Bond audition tapes have surfaced online, offering a glimpse into what could have been. The footage, appearing on the Ron South YouTube channel, an avid filmmaker's account with 1,890 subscribers, also includes auditions from Sam Worthington, Rupert Friend, and Anthony Starr. While all tapes are noteworthy, Cavill's audition has garnered significant attention over the years, with many, including Casino Royale director Martin Campbell, praising his performance as "tremendous." Campbell reportedly favored Cavill, but ultimately, other decision-makers chose Daniel Craig. Cavill later fulfilled his spy aspirations in Argylle, though the film, despite a star-studded cast including Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, and Catherine O’Hara, received a less-than-stellar reception (4/10 from IGN). Cavill maintains a diverse and successful acting career, notably portraying Superman for DC and Geralt of Rivia in Netflix's The Witcher.