Henry Cavill is one of the most hardworking and talented stars in Hollywood. Cavill’s acting genius has gained him millions of fans worldwide. He has this irresistible charisma about him that makes him the ultimate alpha. He is a uniquely talented performer who has delivered several iconic roles in his glorious acting career.
Cavill is best known for playing Superman in the DC Extended Universe series of films based on the DC Comics character of the same name. The actor likes to depict unique and challenging roles and is very submissive towards his on-screen characters. The actor once revealed in his interview that he prefers doing high-intensity intervals and bodybuilding exercises to epitomize his roles fully.
Henry Cavill Reveals His Workout Routines For His On-Screen Roles
Henry Cavill is arguably one of the most electrifying star performers in the entertainment industry. Throughout his career, he has done dynamic and mind-blowing roles. Cavill has been an integral part of some iconic movies that have gone on to define modern American action films. The actor is supremely talented and works extra hard to help build the right physique and muscles to match his on-screen characters.
In a sit-down interview, the Immortals actor revealed that he underwent extensive training for his projects to embody his silver-screen characters effectively and with physicality. Cavill said he is portraying a prominent character like Superman in the DCEU film series, and the role demands a good physique, so he did extensive workout and bodybuilding exercises for it.
The Witcher star said,
“I’m representing important characters here. I don’t want to be a dumpy Geralt or a fat Superman. I know what it feels like to go from out of shape to in shape, and [afterward] I’ll look at myself like, ‘Man, well done.’ It’s not like I’m a golden god—I’m just proud of what I achieved. And then you can take your clothes off in front of your significant other, and they’re like, ‘Goddamn, you look great!’ Like, ‘Yes! I’m making other people happy.’ ”
Henry Cavill has starred as Superman in five blockbuster projects of DCEU, which include Man of Steel (2013), Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), Justice League (2017), Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021), and Black Adam (2022).
Henry Cavill Claims He Was Once Called “A Little Chubby” During His Screen Test For a Role
Henry Cavill’s silver screen presence often left fans in awe of his skills. Cavill is one of the most in-demand actors in Hollywood whose career has seen its fair share of ups and downs, but today he is one of the most bankable British actors in showbiz. However, the actor once admitted that he wasn’t always as determined as fit as he is now.
In a brutally honest interview, Cavill told Men’s Health US that many moons ago, he screen-tested for a role of James Bond when he was a young star, and the director subtly called him “a little chubby” at the time. The Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice star said,
“I remember the director, Martin Campbell, saying, ‘Looking a little chubby there, Henry. I didn’t know how to train or diet. And I’m glad Martin said something because I respond well to the truth. It helps me get better.”
Cavill continued,
“With the whole Bond process, I screen-tested many, many moons ago, and it was, as far as I know, down to Daniel and myself. I think Daniel – sorry, Mr. Craig – has done an incredible job of being Bond.”
If Henry Cavill is ever cast as the next James Bond in the commercially successful franchise, he will nail the 007 legendary roles. The actor has an impressive filmography record which holds films like The Witcher, Black Adam, Mission: Impossible – Fallout, and The Tudors.
Source: Men’s Health
