16 actors who almost played James Bond – and why it didn't happen

16 actors who almost played James Bond – and why it didn't happen

BY MORGAN JEFFERY

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When it comes to casting, no other role in Hollywood comes close to generating as much discussion, debate and tabloid speculation as the part of James Bond.

Idris Elba's name was recently thrown back into the mix – off the back of a fairly spurious story, but it was enough to generate days of reportage and excited online chatter.

Across 56 years, only six actors have played 007 in the official film series, but many more have been considered for the coveted part who never got to strap on the Walther PPK.

Here's just 16 of the other fellas – some of the most notable big names who were very nearly Bond.

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