He's reading a scene from GoldenEye, though.
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Who knows what state the script was in at that point, and that particular scene would be fine. It's got some catchphrases, some punny flirting, some "I know that you know that I know..." spy talk, and some plot gobbledygook. It's like a Bond canvas and the last thing to add is the actor's take on the part.
I can also kind of see why he didn't get the role. Not quite nailing the Brosnan cheek or the Craig surliness, and the particular type of in-between feels a bit flat. I know a lot of screen tests are meant to be low-key, but I didn't get a lot from the clip. I reckon he'd pull off a much better take now, judging by UNCLE and Witcher, and he fits the age audiences have come to expect anyway. Probably also best to grab a haircut and shave (other work permitting) before screen-testing for James Bond, as the look is a huge part of it.