and I just don't think they had the gravitas, they didn't have the experience, they didn't have the mental capacity to take it on, because it's not just the part they're taking on, it's a massive responsibility. When we started, it was a slightly different feel. But when it came to casting the lead to softly reboot the Bond continuity, the approach to the character informed McWilliams and her team in the following manner: With eight actors screen tested for Casino Royale, there was a range of candidates that did include Cavill and Heughan.

In an interview with RadioTimes, casting director Debbie McWilliams got to go deeper into the process that kicked off the story of Daniel Craig's James Bond.