Ben Starr has revealed that he auditioned for James Bond in 007 First Mild, however he’s “so glad he didn’t get close to it” and has praised Patrick Gibson’s efficiency.
Talking to VGC throughout Summer season Recreation Fest, the prolific online game performer, greatest recognized for Ultimate Fantasy 16 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, revealed that he’d auditioned for the legendary spy when the sport was within the early levels of improvement.
“I auditioned for James Bond years in the past. I by no means would have gotten it. I used to be horrible,” Starr mentioned. “I bear in mind doing a self-tape for it. I did the Goldeneye scene, and I bought recalled to satisfy the group.
“I used to be a few years into doing Ultimate Fantasy at that time, and it hadn’t been launched, so I used to be only a younger actor who appreciated video video games.”
The function would ultimately go to Patrick Gibson, who would ship a efficiency extensively praised by gamers and critics.
“I actually type of crumbled underneath the strain. I didn’t ship what they wished, and I’m so fucking completely happy I didn’t get anyplace close to it, as a result of my god, Patrick Gibson is so fucking good. He’s unbelievable,” Starr mentioned.
VGC wrote in our 007 First Mild evaluation: “The way in which IOI has translated the Bond fantasy right into a 14-hour globetrotting epic is masterful. It’s a sport filled with spectacle, humor, motion, and romance. Every little thing James Bond ought to be.”
