The actor was in the process of auditions for ‘Casino Royale’. Finally, Daniel Craig would end up giving life to 007 for the next 5 movies.
We will all always remember Daniel Craig as one of the best actors to play ‘James Bond’, in the history of the franchise. However, what if it hadn’t been him? Who were the “less fortunate” in the casting process to take the place of 007? One of them is Sam Heughanwhom we met in the television series ‘Outlander’, which He was in the audition process with Daniel Craig and finally did not get the role.
The story is discovered in the wake of his memoirs,’Waypoints: My Scottish Journey‘ in which the actor recounts the casting process that led him to the final phase of ‘Casino Royale’. “It was a time in my life where I probably wouldn’t have been ready for it.“Heughan commented to Entertainment Weekly. “But I wonder what would have happened if I had succeeded.“
The casting process was so extremely confidential that the actor acknowledges that he was never directly told that the role he was applying for was Bond. “still andor knew. My head exploded to think that it could be an option for such an iconic role…” affirmed the actor. “I had to remind myself to relax and let them see what I could do with the character.“
All casting took place in Bond’s offices, where the performer held his auditions. Later, he would meet with the producer of the franchise, Barbara Broccoli and with the director of ‘Casino Royale’, Martin Campbell.
“We talked a bit about Scotland and about Bond, we read a scene and I left,Heughan writes in his book.It was all very fast, the sweat under my leather jacket was beginning to accumulate. It was all very comfortable and it was crowned by the fact that Barbara was charming and accommodating. As I left, I wondered if I would be tested with a car chase to my house.“
As we know, Daniel Craig was finally the actor selected to play 007 in ‘Casino Royale’ and in the films that the saga released later. About it the interpreter wrote: “Later I found out that the paper had gone elsewhere. The feedback I received centered around the fact that it wasn’t “hard” enough. I’m always willing to listen to criticism to improve myself as an actor, but this seemed to say that I lacked that quality as an actor. person. I couldn’t understand how it would have affected me to play the character, but it was not in my hands, It was how it had to be.“
The actor continued commenting on the situation and added: “It wasn’t a matter of becoming a “bad boy.” I realized that the “toughness” that the Bond team was looking for had to do with trust. Something that, to be honest, I was missing back then.”
Currently, Craig’s path within the ‘Bond’ franchise has come to an end with his latest film ‘No Time To Die’, so the door may be open for Heughan to once again have a chance to get into the shoes of 007.”Maybe I’m too old now. I know you’ve been thinking about making it younger,Heughan commented in ew. “I think that is what they are considering, but who knows what will be around their heads.“
The mystery about what will be the new face of 007 remains unrevealed. Barbara Broccoli has not confirmed what the franchise’s plans are to continue the adventures of the secret agent. We’ll be keeping an eye on his movements and, who knows, maybe Heughan’s too. The second time is the charm.
All ‘James Bond’ movies are available on Amazon Prime Video, until October 31, 2022.
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Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.
