Henry Cavill shot to superstardom with marquee gigs as DC’s Superman and Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher, making him one of the most desirable and popular stars across the globe. Following his shocking exit from James Gunn’s DCU, the charismatic actor’s name is being floated around for many roles including James Bond.
But what is the connection between Cavill and the Dragon Ball franchise that has made social media go on overdrive? A recent haircut of the Man of Steel star made many fans of the popular manga series compare it to the look of one of Dragon Ball’s popular characters, Vegeta.
Why Is Henry Cavill Being Linked To This Anime Character?
At plain sight, it would seem a far-fetched possibility that Henry Cavill could even remotely be connected to the popular Japanese manga series, Dragon Ball. But hawk-eyed anime buffs have shown that they have the creative insights to provide proof of this unlikely association.
In comparing a recent picture of The Witcher star who was sporting a fresh new hairstyle possibly for his film Argylle, Dragon Ball aficionados were quick to point out the striking similarity between Cavill and a popular character in the series, Vegeta, the prince of the fallen Saiyan.
While some netizens believed that the Justice League star could actually stake his claim to play Vegeta based on his look if the opportunity presented itself, many others felt that he did not physically fit the part.
Bro already has the hairline of Vegeta
— Udayveer Singh (@CS13231) March 17, 2024
That would be siiiick
— Phillip Lanos (@philliplanos) March 16, 2024
Accurate asl😭😭😭
— Evil Travi 🕷️ (@LilTravi2) March 16, 2024
henry cavil is a great actor and vegeta one of my favorite db charakters. but cavill is way too tall to play vegeta.
— Ƹ̴Ӂ̴Ʒ Turel Ƹ̴Ӂ̴Ʒ® (@turel89exs) March 16, 2024
😂😂we need this live aaction asap
— Karlo (@karlo_is_here) March 16, 2024
He should play goku he fits the role fr
— KORO (KARIS WILLIAMS) (@Kariskiss01) March 16, 2024
Meanwhile, the former DCEU actor was seen in the spy thriller Argylle in which he played a James Bond-like secret agent, which was a defining factor in many fans wondering if he would be tailor-made for the franchise.
Why Henry Cavill Thought His Superman Audition Was A Failure
In a world of contradictory opinions, it was unanimously agreed upon by audiences and critics that Henry Cavill was the perfect choice to play Superman in the DCU. Bringing forth a more edgy and relatable superhero, the British star succeeded in reinventing DC’s iconic superhero. But the actor himself had trepidations about his chances to portray Superman.
Cavill’s doubts arose from the fact that the weight he had lost to star in Bruce Willis’s The Cold Light of Day prior to the Superman audition, did not coordinate with the desired physique that the superhero required. Speaking of his fear after seeing himself for the first time in the iconic suit, the actor confessed to Entertainment Weekly,
“All I could think was: ‘Oh, god. They’re going to look at me and go ‘He’s not Superman. Not a chance.’ The actor inside me was going: ‘You’re not ready! You’re not ready.”
Cavill ultimately got the part thanks to Zack Snyder who saw the spark of Superman in him. But the actor still maintains that he cringes at his first audition of himself in the iconic suit stating that he looked like ‘s**t’.
