Henry Cavill's chances of playing James Bond have been significantly diminished due to his role in the spy thriller film, Argylle. Directed by Matthew Vaughn, the movie follows the story of Elly Conway, an author who discovers that the spy character she writes about is a real person. Cavill plays the version of Agent Argylle that Elly envisions while writing. Previously, it seemed that Cavill was only playing a fictional version of Agent Argylle, leaving the possibility open for him to portray James Bond. However, the film's plot twist reveals that Cavill's character is the real Agent Argylle, effectively closing the door on his chances of being cast as Bond.

This, coupled with the fact that Cavill has already played multiple spy roles, including Superman, creates a conflict of interest for the iconic James Bond franchise. Despite this setback, Cavill's successful career and upcoming projects suggest that he will continue to thrive in the industry without the role of Bond.