Michael Fassbender Reveals Mixed Emotions on His James Bond Audition

Every decade or so, the acting world scrambles for a shot at the most prestigious opening. It helps to have a strong chin, Received Pronunciation, and a spare tuxedo in the closet. Of course, we're talking about James Bond, as tossing your name into the hat is a rite of passage for every English-speaking actor in the biz. Competition is remorseless; some will even cheat to bump their name to the top of the list. You bring your A-game or go home, dwelling on the missed opportunity for the rest of your life. A fact that actor Michael Fassbender discovered the hard way when he laid an egg in the most consequential audition of his life.
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