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Fassbender Reveals Bond Audition Blunder, Names Contenders

3/17/2025

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Michael Fassbender candidly shared on the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast that he blew his shot at becoming James Bond by inadvertently praising Daniel Craig during his audition. Reflecting on his struggles with auditions, he feels his moment has slipped away. He also proposed Regé-Jean Page and Aaron Taylor-Johnson as worthy contenders for the iconic role.

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Michael Fassbender candidly shared on the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast that he blew his shot at becoming James Bond by inadvertently praising Daniel Craig during his audition. Reflecting on his struggles with auditions, he feels his moment has slipped away. He also proposed Regé-Jean Page and Aaron Taylor-Johnson as worthy contenders for the iconic role.