Henry Cavill’s screen test for Casino Royale teases a kinder, softer James Bond.
One to watch in the race to find the next Bond?
Theclip from 2006showsHenry Cavillrunning through lines fromGoldenEyeas part of a screen test forCasino Royale.
But the most notable thing about Cavills delivery is his quietness, almost softness.
The then-22-year-old actor seems to whisper his lines and arch his eyes with interest while listening to Xenia speak.
He wasnt yet comfortable with his license to kill.
Fortunately, Cavill got the chance to play a superspy later in his career.
The actors suave CIA agent Napoleon Solo inGuy RitchiesThe Man from U.N.C.L.E.has made that movie an enduring cult favorite.
Who has a flattop, for some reason.
Even more than the screen test, these roles prove that Cavill can play Bond.
Its up to Barbara Broccoli and Mike Wilson and well see what their plans are.
Sounds like the 41-year-old actor is still interested…
