about to have a night we won’t forget, but also can’t remember 😂 Henry Cavill’s role as Superman was shaped by intensive physical preparation, including months of strength training and strict dieting to meet the character’s iconic physique. He worked closely with trainers to achieve a balance between size and mobility, aiming to portray Superman as powerful but grounded. Cavill has said he pursued the role because he grew up loving the character and felt a personal connection to Superman’s mora

Henry Cavill was one of the top Superman choices by the studio for the role in Man of Steel since day one, although they didn’t want to let him know that in an attempt to avoid any leaks and keep their intentions secret. One executive describes the type of Clark Kent Cavill can play in comparison to Brandon Routh and Christopher Reeve before him: “He’s got an amazing quality. He doesn’t look too much like Reeve and Routh but he’s big and strong and he has a very modern feel to him. We’re really