Michael Fassbender blew any chance he might have had of playing 007 when he recommended another actor for the iconic role – Daniel Craig.

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 recently recalled recommending Daniel Craig for the iconic James Bond's role. Read full story to know more

Michael Fassbender recalls auditioning for James Bond before Daniel Craig got the role, revealing what he ended up saying during his own audition.

Michael Fassbender has revealed that he put Daniel Craig's name forward during his own audition for the role of James Bond. Craig was formally announced to be playing the latest 007 in October 2005, eventually going on to play the MI6 spy in five films - Casino Royale,

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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.

When Craig was chosen to play Bond he made his first appearance in 2006's Casino Royale. Another actor up for the role when Craig got the gig was Michael Fassbender. Fassbender, t