After being asked by host Josh Horowitz if there was “ever a real Bond conversation” involving Fassbender, the X-Men actor responded, “I met with Barbara Broccoli just you know through passing and I actually went in for an audition phase before Daniel [Craig] was cast, but I don’t think I was ever in the mix.”

Michael Fassbender appeared on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast and revealed that he suggested Daniel Craig for James Bond during his own 007 audition for “Casino Royale.” “I met with Barbara Broccoli just you know through passing and I actually went in to an audition phase before Daniel [Craig] was cast,

Michael Fassbender championed Daniel Craig in a big way to be cast in the James Bond role he ultimately played for five films. In a new interview, Fassbender revealed he auditioned for the 007 role but ultimately suggested producer cast Craig.

Naomie Harris recalls the special bond she had with James Bond costars in 'Skyfall,' 'Spectre' and 'No Time to Die'.

Now that the franchise is entering a new era, there’s no better time to look at its most recent era. Specifically, Daniel Craig’s. Not all of his films were great, but if there were never to be another actor playing Bond, it’s undoubted the character would have gone out with a very successful bang.

As Netflix moves forward with its ambitious plans for The Chronicles of Narnia film franchise, Daniel Craig has been offered a role in the upcoming movie, according to a report. While it is still early in the dealmaking process,

The name's Bond, James Bond. The search for a new 007 actor is continuing behind the scenes, and a source exclusively tells In Touch that former lead star Daniel Craig has thrown his vote firmly behind Josh O’Connor as the best suited to follow in his footsteps.