There’s hardly any celebrity other than Henry Cavill who we would want to simp over. The charm and poise with which he brings all his characters to life, is frankly, unbeatable. The man is one of a kind! While he has all kinds of iconic roles to his name, his time as Superman aka Clark Kent was something special. It was always a treat seeing him don the red cape and fly out to save the world, whatever it takes.
It’s not unusual for actors to start seeing themselves in their characters, relating to their mannerisms and characteristics. The same goes for Henry Cavill, who believes he has a lot in common with Superman, as he too strives to do the right thing as much as he can. Thanks to things like these, there is no doubt as to why his fans love him so much!
Henry Cavill Relates to Superman
In 2016, Henry Cavill and Amy Adams joined Parade to talk about their film, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. During the interview, Cavill stumbled upon the topic of how Superman and he have many things in common, from protecting the people he loves to do the right thing at any cost. Cavill is quite aware of the fact that in the end, he is just a human being, and he is going to mess up. However, he wanted people to know that his intentions are always pure.
“Superman and I have a lot in common. I really want to protect the people I love, and I really try to do the right thing at all times. Sometimes I’m going to mess up your life, but my intentions are to try to be as helpful as possible. I suppose that’s the reality of all relationships: Sometimes you let the person you love down, and sometimes they let you down. It’s the ‘I love you regardless’ thing that makes a relationship real.”
Truer words couldn’t have been spoken. It looks like Cavill has a lot of clarity when it comes to things like this and yes, he’s absolutely right – everything eventually comes down to your intentions!
The Actor is an Animal Rights Advocate
Speaking of doing the right thing, there’s one thing you need to know about your favorite Superman – he loves animals! Back in 2014, Cavill became an ambassador for Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust. Talking to BBC about it, he stated, “What they do is close to my heart and something that deserves close attention.” He continued to talk about the growing importance of saving the planet’s diversity. The actor even participates in the Durrell Challenge (13K runs) to raise money for the trust.
Cavill also adopted a baby fruit bat, Ben. Interestingly, the fruit bat was named Ben in honor of his Batman V Superman co-star Ben Affleck. On top of that, Cavill has a support dog named Kal, who he is totally head over heels for. The Man of Steel actor told Men’s Journal that Kal is his “best buddy” and even accompanies him to set. As if we needed more reasons to love Cavill!
You can stream Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice on HBO Max.
Source: Parade
