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Actor Henry Cavill is arguably one of the most popular picks to play the iconic British spy James Bond after Daniel Craig retired from the role. While Cavill’s Superman fame is a large factor in his being viewed as a candidate for the role, oneStar Warsactor found himself in a similar situation years ago. Following hisStar Warsfame, actor Ewan McGregor was in contention to play James Bond.
During an interview, McGregor expressed his affection for the character and excitement over taking up the role. However, McGregor’s chance as Agent 007 never materialized. Nonetheless, like Cavill, the Obi-Wan Kenobi actor has continued to hold out hope for a chance to play the iconic character. Here is what McGregor had to say about his chances of playing James Bond.
Ewan McGregor Was Desperate to Play James Bond AfterStar WarsFame
ActorEwan McGregorrose to international fame afterhis performance as Obi-Wan Kenobiin theStar Warsprequels. However, by the time the prequel trilogy was winding down, there were rumors of McGregor being considered for the role of James Bond, one of the most iconic characters in cinema.
During an interview, McGregor was asked about the possibility of playing Bond and seemed excited at the prospect. He said (via Star Wars MagazineIssue #74) in 2004:
I think it would be the same with Bond. It would take a bigger man to turn it down.
At the same time, McGregor asserted that there were no immediate conversations about the role and seemingly confirmed that he hadn’t been offered the role of Agent 007.
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McGregor compared the role of Bond with his role inStar Wars, explaining that he initially had his doubts about joining the franchise. However, the more he thought about it, the more he wanted to do it. The Kenobi actorreiteratedthe possibility of playing Bond in 2015, stating that he was no longer concerned with becoming typecast.
Henry Cavill Was Once Excited at the Prospect of Playing James Bond
Back in the early 2000s, actorHenry Cavillwas also considered for the role of Bond along with McGregor. However, hereportedlylost out on the part to Daniel Craig for being too young. Craig has since retired from the role. Meanwhile, Cavill has seen his fame grow exponentially thanks to his turn as Superman in the DCEU.
During an interview withGQin 2020, Cavill seemed optimistic about playing the role of Bond. He said:
I would absolutely jump at the opportunity. At this stage, it’s all up in the air. We’ll see what happens. But yes, I would love to play Bond, it would be very, very exciting.
However, Cavill also noted that there would have to first be interest from the producers to have him aboard theBondfranchise for his turn as the iconic spy to materialize.
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In 2024, a fan-made trailer for aBondmovie starring Cavill in the titular role went viral online. As a result, Cavill was once again asked about the possibility of playing Bond onThe Rich Eisen Show. While Cavill was still interested in the role, he noted that he was likely too old for the role and admitted that he hadnot been approached by the producersjust yet.
TheStar Warsmovies are streaming on Disney+ while most of theBondmovies are available on Peacock.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
