For our Hollywood spotlight of the week, we shine our light on Henry Cavill, the Superman! Henry Cavill is an English actor who started acting officially in 2001. His passion for acting got ignited when he met Russell Crowe on set at Stowe School, his alma mater. The two actors later worked together in Man of Steel.
Upbringing
Henry Cavill was born in Jersey, Chanel Islands. The fourth out of five boys, he was raised in a Catholic family. His mother, Marianne Dalgliesh, was a secretary in a bank, and his father, Colin Cavill, was a stockbroker.
He began his education at St Michael’s Preparatory School in Saint Saviour, Jersey, and moved on to Stowe School in Stowe, Buckinghamshire, for his high school.
Movies
Every journey has a beginning, and the rule applies to Henry as his debut appearance was in Laguna (2001), a year after his encounter with Russell Crowe. He must have used Russell’s advice judiciously.
Consequently, from 2002 – 2007, he acted roles in Kevin Reynolds’ adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo (2002), BBC’s The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2002), Goodbye, Mr. Chips (2002), and the television series Midsomer Murders (2003). In 2003, he had a supporting role in I Capture the Castle, Hellraiser: Hellworld (2005), Red Riding Hood (2006), and Tristan & Isolde (2006). Also, a minor role in Matthew Vaughn’s adaptation of Stardust (2007).
Furthermore, in 2007, he starred in the role that made his career: Charles Brandon in Showtime’s television series, The Tudors. Then, He starred in the horror film Blood Creek (2008) and had a supporting role in the comedy film Whatever Works (2009).
Also, Henry Cavill played the lead role of Theseus in the mythological film, Immortals (2011) and starred, alongside Bruce Willis, in The Cold Light of Day (2012).
In 2016, he played Superman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Then came back again in 2017 as Superman in Justice League. His most recent appearance as Superman is in Zack Snyder’s Justice League, released in March 2021.
Also, he is notable for his roles in the Netflix adaptation of The Witcher as Gerald of Rivia; and as Sherlock Holmes in Enola Holmes.
Upcoming Roles
He has no announced upcoming roles yet.
