Key Takeaways:
– Henry Cavill believes his character in the upcoming movie, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, Gus March-Phillips, could have outdone Ian Fleming.
– Cavill's statement has caused some stir among fans, as he was previously a leading contender for the role of James Bond.
– Co-star Eiza González champions Cavill as the best fit for the next James Bond.
– The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare will be released in April 2024.
Next on the super-spy horizon is Henry Cavill in the film, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, where he plays the real-life underpinning of James Bond, Gus March-Phillips. Still, his recent claim about the potential prowess of his character has caused a deficit of ease among some Bond fans.
Controversy Stems from Character Comparison
Cavill, immersing himself in his role as founder of the Small Scale Raiding Force, Gus March-Phillips, delivered a possible bombshell during his interview with Brandon Davis from Comicbook.com. He went beyond drawing parallels between his character and renowned spy, James Bond. Cavill espoused the idea that, had March-Phillips not met an early demise, he could have outshone Bond's creator, Ian Fleming.
“Major Gus March-Phillips was an amateur poet and author,” claimed Cavill. He speculated that Phillips' fictional character, inspired by his own adventures, may have eclipsed Fleming's Bond. The ex-Superman star added, “Had he not died during World War II, he may have beaten Ian Fleming to writing a Bond-like character.”
Anticipation Builds for The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
Guy Ritchie's The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare puts a creative spin on Operation Postmaster, a covert mission in World War II. Initial reactions to the trailer were positive, with fans equating the film's style to Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds.
Alongside Cavill, the spy action-comedy features a star-studded cast including Alan Ritchson, Eiza González, Henry Golding, and Alex Pettyfer. González, who plays intelligence agent Marjorie Stewart, recently vocally backed Cavill as the perfect James Bond successor.
Eiza González Claims Cavill Fits Bond's Shoes Best
Talking to Entertainment Weekly, González revealed that she belonged to the large fanbase cheering for Cavill to play the next 007. “It's hard not to see Henry Cavill and immediately think of James Bond,” she stated boldly.
Previously, Cavill had been within an arm's length of winning the iconic role before losing to Daniel Craig in Casino Royale. However, changes in the studio's conditions for the forthcoming iteration have eliminated Cavill's chances for the part.
Ironically, Cavill's controversial statement concerning his character and Bond stirs the pot just as the rumours circulate about Aaron Taylor-Johnson, star of Bullet Train, being the lucky one to inherit the tuxedo of Britain's best-loved spy.
Anticipations are high for the contentious Cavill's upcoming film, scheduled for release on April 19, 2024. We look forward to seeing how his work as March-Phillips, the character quite seamlessly connected to 007, will resonate with Bond fans post this revelation.
