Facts about Henry Cavill, Admits Difficulty in Getting Close to Women and 2 Times 'Lost' to Robert Pattinson

Kapanlagi.com - Henry Cavill, an English actor born on May 5, 1983, started his career as Superman and has gone through quite a long journey, you know. In fact, he has experienced several failures in obtaining leading roles in other films.

Henry Cavill's international achievement began when he first played Superman in the film Man of Steel in 2013. Previously, he was known for his role as Charles Brandon in the series The Tudors (2007-2010). In addition, Cavill has also appeared in minor roles in the films The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) and Stardust (2007).

1. Starting Debut in Films in 2002

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Henry Cavill began his career on the big screen by appearing in The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) and I Capture the Castle (2003). After that, he took on supporting roles in several popular television series, including The Inspector Lynley Mysteries from BBC, Midsomer Murders from ITV, and The Tudors from Showtime. Cavill then starred in several popular films such as Tristan & Isolde (2006), Stardust (2007), Immortals (2011), and Sand Castle (2017).

2. Becoming More Popular Thanks to Superman

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Cavill gained widespread recognition for his role as Superman in the DC Extended Universe, starting with Man of Steel (2013), Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), and Justice League (2017), up to Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021). Additionally, he also played a significant role in the film The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015) and Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018).

3. Failed to Get 2 Roles from Robert Pattinson

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Henry Cavill lost two roles in films because of Robert Pattinson; first as Edward Cullen in Twilight, and then as Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005).

4. Failed to Become James Bond

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Henry Cavill also failed to compete in the casting process for the role of James Bond. The role was eventually given to Daniel Craig.

5. Became the 3rd English Actor to Portray an American Superhero

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The role as Superman in the film Man of Steel (2013) made Henry Cavill the third English actor to portray the lead role in a reboot of a big-screen adaptation of an American superhero comic. Previously, Christian Bale portrayed Batman and Andrew Garfield portrayed Spider-Man.

6. Difficult to Get Close to Women

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Single women out there may find this unpleasant news, as Henry Cavill is not particularly interested in dating. He has a strong understanding of his preferences and things that make his life more comfortable. He admits that he finds it difficult to approach women.

7. Difficulty in Using an American Accent

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Henry Cavill, who was born in Jersey, England, has a thick English accent. When portraying Superman, he had difficulty speaking with an American accent due to the character's background being from Kansas, America.

Through intensive training with professionals, Cavill managed to completely transform his accent into an American one. However, there are moments where adjustments are necessary.

8. No Longer Portraying Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher Series

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A famous actor has announced his plans to step down from the role of Geralt of Rivia in the Netflix series The Witcher. In the fourth season, the role will be taken over by Liam Hemsworth.

The actor stated that his journey as Geralt of Rivia has been filled with various monsters and adventures, but he is willing to pass his sword to give Liam Hemsworth a chance in the fifth season. Cavill shows great enthusiasm for this role change to Hemsworth.

9. Dubbed the Unluckiest Person

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Due to a series of rejections in the casting process, Empire Magazine named Henry Cavill as the "unluckiest person in Hollywood" in December 2005.

10. Never Watched Superman Movies

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Henry Cavill never watched any previous Superman movies. When filming Man Of Steel (2013), Henry relied on comic books as a guide to portray the character of Superman.

11. Does Henry Cavill speak Spanish?

Besides English, Cavill is reported to be able to speak French, Spanish, Italian, German, and Czech. When asked about his linguistic skills, he answered, "I have had an interest in languages since school, especially in ancient history and Egyptology."

12. Is Henry Cavill Still Superman?

Actor Henry Cavill has been confirmed not to reprise his role as Superman in the DC Universe, which will now be directed by James Gunn and Peter Safran.

13. What accent does Henry Cavill have?

Henry Cavill uses a modern RP accent when speaking. He was educated at Stowe in Buckinghamshire, where most people have a similar accent to RP.

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