Came here to add a few other pictures/suggestions for roles for James. Will do that shortly but first, I found this article (2006) and had to share, especially since the thread was originally about James as James Bond... this would have been soooo good. Another charming Scotsman...

http://www.exposay.com/ew...w-james-bond-role/v/5515/

Ewan McGregor Was Offered New James Bond Role

October 23, 2006 - Sean Connery, Ewan McGregor and Daniel Craig

Not everybody wants to fill the sleek shoes of the British spy James Bond. It's been revealed that Ewan McGregor was offered the role of the masterful 007 agent, but eventually turned it down.

"Casino Royale" director Martin Campbell offered the role to the "Moulin Rouge" actor in the early casting days but the Scottish actor turned down the offer over fears of being typecast.

Campbell, who also directed "GoldenEye," told Britain's Sunday Times newspaper, "I think he got another job or decided he didn't want it. The 'Star Wars' actor, 35, admits playing the suave spy would have been "fun" but said he had concerns over the long-term nature of the role.

A source revealed, "I think Ewan has a greater ranger than being stuck in one role - which he would be for quite some time."

The part went to Daniel Craig, despite Campbell not being "totally convinced" the 38-year-old was a match for previous Bonds, including Sean Connery.

Craig - who has reportedly signed a three movie deal, was called "too soft" by 007 fans, after he admitted he was scared of heights and got injured in his first fight scene.

He was also blasted for not being able to master the gears in Bond's Aston martin and demanding an automatic instead.

"Casino Royale" is released worldwide on November 17.


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Edited 1 time by hannah kipje Feb 5 09 3:48 PM.