Matthew Goode nearly had a shot at becoming James Bond , but his brutally bleak take on the character may have been a little ...

Matthew Goode reveals how his dark pitch for James Bond cost him the iconic role, sharing insights from his interview and the ...

Matthew's pitch was not goode.

As the 007 franchise has moved away from its more misogynist roots, Matthew Goode wanted to go in another direction. The Emmy nominee recently explained why he “didn’t get” a chance to ...

Downton Abbey star Matthew Goode has explained how he ruined his chance at being James Bond. Speaking on the Happy Sad ...

Matthew Goode’s “really dark’ pitch got him dropped from James Bond auditions almost 20 years ago.

Downton Abbey star Matthew Goode was turned down for the role of Bond. Picture: ITV Daniel Craig as James Bond. However, sadly the meeting didn’t go as the actor had planned.

Downton Abbey star Matthew Goode was turned down for the role of Bond. Picture: ITV Daniel Craig as James Bond. However, sadly the meeting didn’t go as the actor had planned.