VIDEO: Why Henry Cavill Almost Quit Acting
Before landing the iconic role of Clark Kent/Superman, Henry Cavill was perhaps best known for the roles he missed out on. Think of a huge blockbuster film, Cavill probably missed out on the lead. Hit the jump to hear this amazing story!
Cavill: I came very close I was getting very close lot of jobs and not getting them and -- not the big stuff which we hear about that and us sought to think. You know maybe maybe I'm -- -- Israel may be yes they say OK you -- adult in the room this bug that -- -- that's been nice.
And you know the guy maybe I should leaving are joining forces and -- ought to think about finishing my a levels which is an English schooling thing. And sending going to the university degree and and and join folks assuming as an officer but. Then.
Man of Steel follows the Last Son of Krypton on his epic journey to become mankind's shinning beacon of hope for a brighter future. With the beliefs and values instilled by his adoptive parents Jonathan (Kevin Costner) and Martha (Diane Lane) Kent, a young Clark (Henry Cavill) sets out to find his place in the world. But when the nefarious General Zodd (Michael Shannon) arrives on Earth, Clark will have to choose between being a normal human or Kal-el,son of Jor-El (Russell Crowe) and humanity's greatest protector and champion. Filmed in IMAX and shot in Vancouver, Chicago and Plano, Illinois, Man of Steel will be released on June 14, 2013 by Warner Bros.