You Only Audition Twice: Watch Henry Cavill, James Brolin, Sam Neill and Others Screen-Test for James Bond - The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter explores the history of James Bond screen tests, noting that current contenders are auditioning for the role to succeed Daniel Craig. The article highlights past actors who auditioned for the iconic role but were ultimately passed over.
Why it matters
The casting of James Bond is a major cultural event in cinema, and this piece provides historical context on the high-stakes nature of the audition process.
Right now, somewhere on a soundstage at Pinewood Studios, several young British actors are lining up to have their dreams crushed.
Rumor has it that Amazon execs and director Denis Villeneuve are finally holding screen tests to determine who will succeed Daniel Craig as the seventh James Bond . Not even M knows the full list of potential 007s, but Jack Lowden, Callum Turner and Josh O’Connor are widely presumed to be among the top contenders . One of these hopefuls, and only one, will end up inheriting the most coveted male lead in cinematic history. The rest will experience the emotional equivalent of being ejected from an Aston Martin passenger seat. Related Stories Movies Jack Lowden, Margaret Qualley Top Bookie Odds for Next James Bond and Bond Girl Movies James Bond Screen Tests to Happen This Weekend: Finalists Emerge for Next 007 Movie
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