SDCC '11: Henry Cavill Comments On Man Of Steel Delay; Confirms Russell Crowe's Involvement!

Talking to MTV News, British actor Henry Cavill has discussed the delayed release of Man of Steel as well as his excitement over the project and an early meeting he had with Russell Crow (Jor-El in the upcoming movie) when he was just an extra. With more interviews expected to hit over the next couple of days now that The Immortals panel has wrapped and the press got their hands on the next Superman, stay tuned for more as we have it.

"They broke it to me gently," the actor told MTV News earlier today when asked about the delayed release of Man of Steel to June 14th, 2013. "I was just told the other day. It's OK, it's nothing to do with me. That's stuff which I have no control over. I just focus on the character and do my job."

When quizzed about taking on the role of the iconic superhero, he said he's "prepared enough" but anxious to start production. "I'm really raring to go. It's exciting, humbling, and about time to get started."

Cavill couldn't reveal any further details about the upcoming movie, but did confirm the involvement of Russell Crowe (who we already know will be playing Jor-El from reliable sources, but not CONFIRMED by the studio) in the movie while recounting his first meeting with the actor in the early days of his acting career.

"I walked up to Russell, shook his hand, and said 'I'm thinking of becoming an actor. What advice do you have?' He said to me ... No, I won't say what he said! Two days later, I received an Aussie rugby jersey, a [CD] and a signed picture from 'Gladiator' [with a note that read] 'Dear Henry, A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, Russell.' Cut to 11 years later, at what is the high point of my career, and here we are."