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James Bond cast: Shocking reason THIS heartthrob was REJECTED for the part of Bond


Actors from around the world have become 007 himself in movies spanning decades. From Connery to Lazenby, everyone has their favourite James Bond, with Daniel Craig currently wearing the MI5-fashioned suit. But one actor who was pipped to the post by Craig has spoken out on the sad way he was turned down.

Henry Cavill, who is a well known British actor, has shared the shocking reason he missed out on the role of Bond.

In an interview with Men’s Health late last year, the star spoke about his audition for Casino Royale, which he is believed to have been very close at winning.

Of course, the job went to Daniel Craig in the end, but various reports have named Cavill as a very close alternative choice.

However, one thing sadly stood in the way of his getting the job – his weight.

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“I didn’t know how to train or diet. And I’m glad Martin said something, because I respond well to truth. It helps me get better.”

While he may have taken the criticism well, this likely would not have been the case for others, but he has said this has helped him in later roles.

He may have lost out to the lead roles in movies such as Twilight and Tristan and Isolde, but his being cast in movie Immortals helped him to work hard on his look, which then helped him land later roles as Superman and more recently Geralt in The Witcher.

Speaking of Immortals, Cavill added: “It was my first experience working on a movie and having my shirt off for most of the damn time.

He said: “I was teased and it was hard.

“Even though for some it may be malicious, I think it’s just kids being kids, and I don’t hold any grudges. People have had it far worse than me.”

On The Graham Norton Show, Cavill even admitted there was a particularly cruel nickname about him – Fat Cav.

However, he certainly is not that way now, and despite not landing the role as James Bond, he has made a great success of his career.

No Time to Die, Daniel Craig’s next Bond movie, is out on April 2



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