An old audition of Henry Cavill trying out for the part of has gone viral on the internet amid rumors that the former Superman star could succeed Daniel Craig as the next lead in the long-running franchise.
The footage dates back to 2005, which means that Cavill was actually vying against Craig for the iconic role before the latter eventually got his hands on the part.
The 20-year-old audition has sparked an intense discussion on social media, with fans debating whether Henry Cavill would be the right choice to portray James Bond in the current day and age.
The video, shared by Ron South on YouTube last month, showcases Cavill enacting a conversational scene and has already garnered around 150K views on the platform.
In the audition, 22-year-old Henry Cavill can be seen sporting long, slicked-back hair as well as a leather jacket while he utters lines written for James Bond.