British actor Henry Cavill cast as the new Superman
- From: NewsCore
- January 31, 2011
Henry Cavill has won the coveted role of Superman, the iconic superhero. Picture: AP / Warner Bros. Source: news.com.au
BRITISH actor Henry Cavill has been cast in the title role in Warner Bros.' Superman reboot, to be directed by Zack Snyder and produced by Christopher Nolan, IGN reported.
Deadline.com reported that the 27-year-old actor - perhaps best known for his role on The Tudors and who will next be seen as Theseus in the upcoming film Immortals - has won the role after a long search.
This is not Cavill's first Superman rodeo, having been a leading contender for the part back when directors Brett Ratner and McG were attached to direct Superman Returns, which Bryan Singer ended up directing.
Cavill was also the runner-up to Daniel Craig for the role of James Bond in Casino Royale, but was ultimately deemed too young for the role, and he was said to have auditioned for the title role in Batman Begins.
The Dark Knight screenwriter David Goyer scripted the new Superman.
In addition to Nolan, the reboot will be produced by Charles Roven, Emma Thomas and Deborah Snyder.
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