Michael Fassbender Recalls Failed ‘Casino Royale’ Audition To Play James Bond & Rules Out ‘Bond 26’ With Amazon: “I Think It’s Over”

There have been a slew of actors that nearly nabbed the James Bond role for Martin Campbell‘s “Casino Royale” before Daniel Craig was ultimately cast. Some of those names included Henry Cavill, Hugh Jackman, and even Michael Fassbender. Fassbender recalled his failed Bond audition while chatting with Josh Horowitz on the podcast “Happy Sad Confused” to promote his new spy film “Black Bag” (cast features former Bond actor Pierce Brosnan and rumored contender Regé-Jean Page) where he admits being “terrible” at auditioning and took time during it to promote fellow contender, Craig, which likely didn’t help his chances. Continue reading Michael Fassbender Recalls Failed ‘Casino Royale’ Audition To Play James Bond & Rules Out ‘Bond 26’ With Amazon: “I Think It’s Over” at The Playlist.

Mar 17, 2025 - 17:41

Michael Fassbender Recalls Failed ‘Casino Royale’ Audition To Play James Bond & Rules Out ‘Bond 26’ With Amazon: “I Think It’s Over”

There have been a slew of actors that nearly nabbed the James Bond role for Martin Campbell‘s “Casino Royale” before Daniel Craig was ultimately cast. Some of those names included Henry Cavill, Hugh Jackman, and even Michael Fassbender.

Fassbender recalled his failed Bond audition while chatting with Josh Horowitz on the podcast “Happy Sad Confused” to promote his new spy film “Black Bag” (cast features former Bond actor Pierce Brosnan and rumored contender Regé-Jean Page) where he admits being “terrible” at auditioning and took time during it to promote fellow contender, Craig, which likely didn’t help his chances.

Continue reading Michael Fassbender Recalls Failed ‘Casino Royale’ Audition To Play James Bond & Rules Out ‘Bond 26’ With Amazon: “I Think It’s Over” at The Playlist.