Ewan McGregor Turned Down Role of James Bond
Daniel Craig landed the James Bond role only after Ewan McGregor turned it down, says the director of new 007 movie Casino Royale.
Martin Campbell admitted Star Wars favourite Ewan was their first choice - but snubbed the offer because he feared becoming typecast.
He said Ewan was approached early in the hunt to replace Pierce Brosnan as 007. He added: "I think he got another job or decided he didn't want it."
Campbell also said he "wasn't totally convinced" Craig, 38, would match up to previous Bonds. The admission is the latest in a...
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