Henry Cavill was cast in the reboot of the DC Universe starting with Man of Steel in 2013. The film was the start of an interconnected universe where different DC characters existed together and their stories were interwoven. It was a huge responsibility for the actor and playing such an iconic character like Superman was not going to be an easy task.
Cavill started preparing for the role, working hard at the gym and developing the physique required to portray the DC superhero. He got shredded and attained the desired physical shape before filming began. When some skeptics pointed out the use of digital enhancements and CGI for his toned body, he did not allow them to undermine his hard work and intense prep for the film.
Henry Cavill ‘Went Through Hell’ to Attain Superman Physique
Henry Cavill was given the opportunity of a lifetime when he was cast as Superman in 2013’s Man of Steel. He had a lot to live up to as the character is an iconic figure in the lore of DC. He started preparing for the role and spent countless hours at the gym developing the required physique to play the role.
He did not use any enhancements or CGI to portray the physicality of the role as he was determined to attain the desired physical shape naturally. He talked about how proud he was of this achievement and how he went through hell to attain a shape that would be fitting to play the iconic role. He said, (via IMDB)
“Oh that’s 100 per cent me, believe me. And I am not afraid of saying it because I went through hell to get them.”
Cavill is known to be an extremely dedicated and committed actor. Hence, it is not surprising that he went into a bold transformation to portray a role that would change his life forever. He went on to play the character in future DC films such as Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Zack Snyder’s Justice League, and 2022’s Black Adam.
Henry Cavill and Jake Gyllenhaal To Star in Guy Ritchie’s Upcoming Action Film
Henry Cavill is reuniting with Guy Ritchie for the third time in an upcoming action film which he will star alongside Jake Gyllenhaal and Eiza González. Cavill had already worked with Ritchie in The Man from U.N.C.L.E and will lead Ritchie’s upcoming WW2 action film The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare which also stars González.
Talking about the project, Ritchie said that he is extremely excited to work with the three actors who are extremely talented and whom he trusts immensely. He also explained that the film will be action-packed while also being intellectually stimulating. He said, (via Deadline),
“There’s something special that happens when you collaborate with the same partners regularly: you build a shorthand and a trust that lets everybody do their best work. Jake, Henry, and Eiza are all astonishingly talented, committed, and engaging actors. This is going to be an action-packed movie that is both intellectually stimulating and physically exhilarating.”
Gyllenhaal also recently starred in Guy Richie’s The Covenant which received positive reviews from critics and audiences. The project is like a full circle moment for Ritchie as he is bringing together actors from other films of his to one specific film.
The premise as detailed by Deadline sounds very intriguing. Fans will be ecstatic to see Cavill and Gyllenhaal’s electric chemistry when the film comes out.
