Henry Cavill would be the ideal James Bond according to Matthew Vaughn

“No one is better at playing Bond,” the Argylle director said.

Henry Cavill quickly became the darling of British action cinema. Starring the brand new spy film Argyleof Matthew Vaughnhe has also just been revealed in the lead role in the trailer for the upcoming war film Guy Ritchietitled The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.

In the first, he plays an international super-spy but who is only a fictional character created by a solitary writer (Bryce Dallas Howard). In the second, he plays the rebel leader of the very first special section created by the British army to sow discord among the Nazis. A little Inglourious Basterds who would drink tea.

In an interview given to Total Filmdirector Matthew Vaughn gave his opinion on the “James Bondesque” potential ofHenry Cavill : “I needed a cliché super spy and there’s no one on this planet who, if you read a book James Bond by Ian Fleming, is better for Bond than Henry Cavill”, declares the director. It’s final.

The two men had previously collaborated on the film Stardust in 2007, but Cavill had only a secondary role as a pretentious suitor.

A musical by Matthew Vaughn and Damien Chazelle

Vaughn continues his praise of the star by talking about his role in Very Special Agentsof Guy Ritchie : “I knew him and found him to be very good at Very Special Agents. But look at him, he’s exactly what you dream of being deep down”, flatters the filmmaker. But then since Matthew Vaughn began to become a specialist in spy films, first with his three Kingsmanthen now with Argylewould he be well placed to carry out a James Bond ?

“Never say never but I highly doubt it. I mean, I love Bond, Bond has had a huge influence on me as a human being, and even more so as a director. But I think the world of Bond is the world of (Barbara) Broccoli (the producer of the franchise) and Wilson (Michael G., his partner)they are the masters of this domain and I don’t see them wanting me to be near him”, explains the director.

According to Vaughnthe creative team in charge of the franchise James Bond would not be seduced by her artistic personality. On the other hand, it is known that Cavill was very seriously considered to play 007 opposite Daniel Craig. He was also the director’s favorite of Casino Royale, Martin Campbell. But Broccoli preferred to choose an older actor. Could it be possible that Henry Cavill has now been cast? The actor do not lose hopeeven if he fears being too well known today for playing James Bond.

Argyle is currently in cinemas, here is the trailer:

Argylle: Matthew Vaughn dynamites spy cinema (review)