The internet is filled with joy and excitement as Henry Cavill turns 40. The fans filled various platforms with love and good wishes for their favorite star. From Superman, Geralt of Rivia, and August Walker to Sherlock Holmes, Cavill has many exciting roles that have let him garner one of the most significant fandoms in the industry.
Henry Cavill is known not only for his iconic roles but also for his other major interest which he shares with most of his fans- Gaming. The Man of Steel fame identifies himself as an ardent gamer who can spend limitless time playing games. As this trivia came out in his interviews, it took no time for the actor to be one of the most loved nerds out there.
Henry Cavill- One of the most celebrated British personalities
Henry Cavill has a wide number of fans ranging from superhero enthusiasts to action cinephiles, and hardcore gamers. With his dedication to the things he loves, he has garnered undoubtedly one of the largest fandoms on the internet. The Immortals star’s popularity skyrocketed after his performance in The Tudors television series. Later on, he was seen in some iconic projects like Man of Steel, The Man from U.N.C.L.E, The Witcher, Mission: Impossible- Fallout, and Enola Holmes.
Last year was not a very great one for Cavill fans as The Tudors star lost two of his biggest roles- Superman in DC and Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher. Although reports speak that DC might rope in for any other character, nothing would get him the love he got for his portrayal of Clark Kent. On the other side, Henry Cavill’s exit from The Witcher also acted as a major blow to the fans of both the show and the games. Reportedly, the Justice League actor was not happy with the treatment of the source materials by the makers of the Netflix series.
Our beloved Birthday Boy is all set to appear in another series Warhammer 40k based on the widely popular game of the same name. Henry Cavill’s obsession with gaming has been headlined in several of his interviews. The actor even admitted that he spent more than four hours a day playing games. He also stated that his addiction to games also led him to almost lose Superman.
Besides, Warhammer 40k, the actor is also set to star in some major projects such as Argylle and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. While Argylle has Matthew Vaughn as the director, he would reunite with Guy Ritchie for the latter project. As per reports, he is also set to portray the lead role in the Highlander reboot.
Internet showers love on Henry Cavill’s birthday
Henry Cavill was all over the internet when one of his videos went viral showing him upgrading his gaming PC. Later the actor was also spotted flaunting his miniature collection which made him a complete nerd. On his 40th birthday, the Internet celebrated the hottest and the most handsome nerd with some heartfelt wishes.
We have collected a few tweets that reflect the fans’ love for the star.
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Although Henry Cavill lost some significant roles at the start of his career, he turned out to be one of the most appreciated superstars in recent times. It cannot be denied that Cavill’s departure from roles such as Superman and Geralt will always be painful. But with many other exciting topics yet to come, it can be hoped that his stardom will rise more.
Happy Birthday Henry Cavill!!!
Source: Twitter
