How Matthew Rhys blew his chance to play James Bond in ‘Casino Royale’

The Welsh thespian decided to make a joke on how he’d take on the role, which didn't sit well with producers. Photo: AFP

A bad James Bond joke cost Matthew Rhys a big gig when he auditioned for the role of 007.

In a new interview with Britain's The Times, the actor – known for his work in binge-worthy cable dramas The Americans and Perry Mason – said his humorous answer to a question from producers didn’t land well.