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

Michael Fassbender is one of the most flexible actors making films today, capable of playing all sorts of roles. He's currently promoting "Black Bag," where he plays an intelligence agent forced to investigate his wife,

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.

Michael Fassbender attended an audition to play James Bond in 'Casino Royale', but he spent more time promoting Daniel Craig for the role.

One of the Daniel Craig-led James Bond movies nearly cast Sean Connery in a small yet crucial role, but its director (mercifully) decided against it.

Daniel Craig and Sean Connery are considered two of the greatest actors to ever play James Bond. But which one did it better?