Twenty years ago, Rupert Friend’s career could have been put on a different trajectory when the actor auditioned to play James Bond.
The British star was in the running to replace Pierce Brosnan as 007 for 2006 film Casino Royale, when he was just 22. But despite auditioning for the role, in screen tests that are available online, he claims he torpedoed his own chances by removing himself from contention.
