"Jolie and Theron Miss Out on $7B Franchise Roles Despite Ideal Fit"

Charlize Theron and Angelina Jolie were both considered for roles in the James Bond franchise, specifically the role of Vesper Lynd in Casino Royale. However, Theron lost the role to Eva Green and Jolie was not interested in playing a femme fatale. Both actresses missed out on potentially lucrative franchise gigs, highlighting the competitive nature of Hollywood casting.