Unsung Facts About Henry Cavill: Beyond the Man of Steel

Henry Cavill is best known for his portrayal of the iconic superhero Superman. However, there are several lesser-known facts about the British actor that go beyond his most famous role. Let's delve into some of these unsung facts that have been revealed over time.

Star of the Gaming World

Henry Cavill is not just a man swinging through the skies as Superman; he is also a renowned gamer. His passion for video games extends far beyond just playing them. He has openly shared his love for titles like World of Warcraft.

One of the most intriguing stories involves a moment when Cavill's gaming habit almost cost him his role as Superman. During the early days of his gaming, Henry Cavill was playing World of Warcraft and missed the call from the casting directors who wanted to inform him about the role. When he finally got the call, it was a week later, and the phone message was 'Henry, you got the part of Superman'.

But here’s the twist: Henry couldn’t answer his phone because he was deep into his gaming session. He admitted this to Entertainment Weekly in a candid interview, saying, "I missed it, and it was a week later. I got a message on my phone that said, 'Henry, you got the part of Superman...'

This story is a testament to his dedication to gaming and his fondness for immersive experiences.

Not Recognized as Superman

Another fascinating fact about Henry Cavill is his ability to blend in just like Superman does. In a public experiment, Cavill challenged the viewers to recognize the real Superman in public. He wore a Superman T-shirt and wandered around Times Square, where giant Superhero billboards were placed for the Batman v. Superman film.

To his surprise, none of the people recognized him as the man of steel, even though he was dressed in his iconic T-shirt and in the heart of a super-fan's paradise. This experiment demonstrated that the differences between Superman and Clark Kent, such as glasses and hairstyle, might not be enough to keep the secret identities under wraps.

Henry Cavill elaborated on this in a 2018 interview with Live Kelly and Ryan, saying, "Thomas [his nephew] told his teacher that he was Superman. And it was his [Thomas'] mom who told the teacher that. Not me."

This anecdote also refers to another common belief that it was Henry himself who altered his relationship to his nephew to demonstrate the idea of Superman's invisibility. In reality, this incident occurred in 2013, and a photo associated with the story was found to be a misrepresentation of events. The photo suggesting Henry was taking his nephew to school to prove he was Superman was actually taken in 2013 when Henry was walking with his family.

Despite this, the incident took viral in 2022, leading to widespread beliefs and misinformation. Celebrity and entertainment news sites were abuzz with the 'truth' of this narrative until it was debunked. Henry Cavill addressed the issue, stating, "Thomas did get into trouble in school for saying that Henry was Superman but Henry didn't go to his school and this didn't happen this year it happened in 2013. Henry first spoke about this incident in 2013 in an interview with Jay Leno."

These stories showcase Henry Cavill's multifaceted personality: from his love for gaming to his relatable and sometimes underestimated status as Superman.