Henry Cavill says he was told he was too ‘chubby’ to play James Bond

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Henry Cavill said he missed out on playing James Bond because a director told him he was too “chubby” for the role. The “Casino Royale” audition necessitated him to walk out with nothing but a towel on. “I remember the conductor, Martin Campbell, saying, ‘Looking a little chubby there, Henry, ‘” Cavill said in an interview with Men’s Health . But the “Man of Steel” sun said his set-back was a wake-up call that he needed to change his nutrition and physical state. “I didn’t know how to train or diet. And I’m glad Martin said something, because I react well to truth. It cures me get better.” Visit Insider’s homepage for more floors.

Henry Cavill divulged he once auditioned for James Bond , but a director told him he was too “chubby” for the role.

“The Man of Steel” superstar said part of his audition process for “Casino Royale” involved walking out of a shower with nothing but a towel on.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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