The year is 2005.
Pierce Brosnanhangs up James Bonds revolverand producers are on the lookout for the next 007.
Twenty years later, we know that Daniel Craig was picked and it went very, very well.
Thank you, Man from UNCLE, for the existence of this photo.Image, Warner Bros.
Soon, producers will be on the huntfor a new James Bond.
Cavill, of course,is best known for playingZack Snyders Superman for the better part of a decade.
But, he didnt get that role until several years after this Bond audition.
Below is Cavill and, after the video, were gonna go into the multiverse.
Unlike, say, Superman.
But then what happens to Daniel Craig?
Wed imagine that his career may have mirrored Cavills a bit more.
Maybe he doesnt become a megastar for a few more years but, eventually, he would.
Hes too good not to.
Or, maybe he doesnt, because he doesnt have that James Bond money to fall back on.
All in all, its fascinating things to think about, especially because Cavills audition is quite good.
(We especially like the subtle eye movements.)
What are your thoughts on this alternate reality?
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