"I Might Sink The Franchise": Why One Star Passed On Casino Royale's James Bond
Homeland and Star Wars actor Rupert Friend reveals the reason he originally passed on the opportunity to play James Bond in 2006’s Casino Royale. Based on the 1953 Ian Fleming novel of the same name, Casino Royale marked Daniel Craig’s first outing as the famous British spy. Prior to Craig’s casting, over 200 actors were reportedly considered for the role, including Henry Cavill and Outlander star Sam Heughan. After a grueling selection process, Craig was officially announced as the sixth actor to play James Bond in October 2005.
However, in a recent interview with Variety, Friend reveals that audiences might have been introduced to a very different, and much younger Bond. According to the actor, producers had approached him at 22 years of age with plans to reboot the Bond franchise with the main character “basically straight out of college.” Suggesting that he felt as though he lacked the experience at the time,...
However, in a recent interview with Variety, Friend reveals that audiences might have been introduced to a very different, and much younger Bond. According to the actor, producers had approached him at 22 years of age with plans to reboot the Bond franchise with the main character “basically straight out of college.” Suggesting that he felt as though he lacked the experience at the time,...
- 5/22/2023
- by TC Phillips
- ScreenRant
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