Idris Elba, but he didn’t want to commit until he heard if he was the next Bond.
Jason Statham, but he didn’t want to commit until he heard if Idris Elba was the next Bond.
Glenda Jackson told them she was bored with playing Shakespearean men.
Hugh Jackman had already committed to a new musical version of Romeo and Juliet.
Meryl Streep wanted to wait, knowing she’d win an Oscar if she were cast in a movie version.
Ian Mckellan couldn’t decide whether to break his Hamlet contract.
Patrick Stewart said he’d rather play Hamlet if McKellan broke his contract to play Macbeth.
William Shatner also said he’d rather play Hamlet if McKellan broke his contract.
Glenn Close said she’d take the role, but only if Michael Douglas agreed to play Lady Macbeth.
Jerry Seinfeld would only sign on if he could do it in his car.
Neil Patrick Harris said he was tired of drama and wanted to try exploring his comedic side.
So in the end, as a twelfth choice, they went with Daniel Craig, and 007 killed in that role, too.
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