Matthew Goode's dark bond vision cost him Casino Royale audition
- Actor Matthew Goode shared that his audition for James Bond was hindered by his dark interpretation of the character.
- Barbara Broccoli, the franchise producer, was not receptive to Goode's vision and chose to move on from his audition.
- Daniel Craig was ultimately selected as Bond, leading to significant success and future considerations for the franchise.
In recent discussions surrounding casting for the James Bond franchise, actor Matthew Goode revealed details about his audition experience for the role of 007 in the film 'Casino Royale.' Goode shared that he was disregarded from the list of potential candidates due to his unconventional and notably dark vision of the iconic character. During a meeting with producer Barbara Broccoli, Goode proposed a portrayal of Bond that deviated sharply from the traditional image. He suggested that the character should be an alcoholic, a drug addict, and someone deeply troubled by self-hatred and a disdain for women. This stark and grim interpretation of the character was not well-received by Broccoli, who ultimately decided to seek other options following their conversation. The stark contrast in Goode’s intentions compared to the established image of Bond may have played a significant role in his dismissal from consideration for the part. Subsequently, Daniel Craig was selected to embody the character, launching a new era for the franchise that would eventually lead to commercial success with films like 'Skyfall.' Craig's tenure as Bond marked a shift in the portrayal of the character, which was no longer exclusively aligned with the suave and composed persona that had previously defined 007. Following Craig's portrayal, discussions have emerged about the future of the franchise. As of 2025, the creative rights to the James Bond franchise have been sold to Amazon and they are reportedly searching for a British actor under the age of 30 to take up the mantle. Among the names of potential candidates are Jacob Elordi, Tom Holland, and Harris Dickinson, signifying a continued evolution for the iconic character in line with modern expectations of storytelling and character development in cinema.