For years, Henry Cavill has been in the race to portray Ian Fleming's famous secret agent, James Bond. In fact, Martin Campbell, the director of Casino Royale, had revealed that the Superman star's audition to play James Bond was 'tremendous.' Despite his impressive audition for the 2006 film, the role ultimately went to Daniel Craig.
Now, Cavill is starring in a new spy film that bears no resemblance to the Bond series. In Argylle: The Secret Spy (Argylle), Cavill portrays a fictional spy, his moves controlled by the author Elly Conway. With a stunning color palette and extravagant aesthetic reminiscent of Guy Ritchie's 2015 film Code Name: UNCLE (The Man from UNCLE), the $107 million production deals a blow to the rumors about Cavill as Bond.
Argylle: The Secret Spy, starring the lead of The Witcher, pokes fun at many spy film cliches by using a mix of humor and action.
Although the film may wink at the James Bond series, it still looks very different. The 40-year-old actor's spy film lampoons characters portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson in the Kingsmen series and Sam Rockwell in Bullet Train, helping to set it apart from a typical James Bond film.
Directed by BAFTA-nominated Matthew Vaughn, Argylle: The Secret Spy boasts a star-studded cast alongside Cavill, including Bryce Dallas Howard, Sofia Boutella, Rob Delaney, Dua Lipa, John Cena, Bryan Cranston, Samuel L. Jackson, and Sam Rockwell. The film's diverse and talented cast promises to deliver thrilling performances, further elevating the excitement for the movie's release.
Argylle: The Secret Spy stands as an exciting and unique addition to the spy genre, promising both humor and action while showcasing Henry Cavill in a role quite different from the iconic James Bond, thus allowing him to display his range and versatility as an actor. write a title