Henry Cavill Says He Knew He Made it as an Actor When He Impressed His Older Brother, Got His Seal of Approval

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Henry Cavill has become the most well-known Superman of the twenty-first century, making an indelible mark on the superhero franchise. In Zack Snyder’s DC Extended Universe film Man of Steel, he first debuted as the massive blue boy scout.

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As Henry Cavill returns to the public eye as Superman in the DC Extended Universe, he has spoken about how his family and girlfriend Natalie Viscuso support him in his Hollywood pursuits.

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Henry Cavill reveals how his family supported him

Henry Cavill is back at the top of the entertainment world after only a few seconds of fresh footage after finally returning to the DCU in the mid-credits scene from Black Adam. This should just be the beginning of a lengthy run for the British actor, who is reprising his role as Clark Kent and his super alter-ego after a five-year absence.

In an interview with Deadline, actor Henry Cavill reflected on his career while thanking his family and friends for their support. The Man of Steel star began by looking at the inspirations he discovered while honing his craft, noting how difficult it was “emotionally…psychologically…[and] physically,” especially early in his career when he had to cope with several rejections.

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Even while dealing with the unpleasant aspects of the industry, he highlighted how “self-belief is incredibly crucial” and how he has managed to maintain that confidence throughout his career. When asked who gave him that confidence, Cavill said it was the approval of both of his parents, his brothers, and his girlfriend, Natalie Viscuso. Cavill mentioned that,

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Sometimes, when I saw my older brothers look at me in a certain way and they said ‘Hey, that was really impressive!’ and you see the older brother being not only surprised but impressed, by a performance, and you think ‘Ok, maybe I do have this.’”

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The Man of Steel star has come a long way since his Hotel Laguna days. Henry Cavill is one of Hollywood’s most well-known actors and is widely renowned for roles like Superman, Witcher, and Sherlock Holmes.

Henry Cavill has come a long way to make his Hollywood career

The British actor who made a name for himself in the Showtime series The Tudors and has since been a go-to person for classic leading-man roles He came close but lost to Daniel Craig in the final round of casting for 007, but he remains a front-runner as filmmakers look for a new James Bond.

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He also made his career as an A-list star by starring in Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel, which fans loved worldwide. He recently reprised his role as Sherlock Holmes alongside Millie Bobby Brown in the Netflix sequel to Enola Holmes, and he has also been in The Man From U.N.C.L.E., The Witcher, The Immortals, and a new version of the renowned immortal swordsman Highlander.

Source: Deadline

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