One can only feel sorry for Henry Cavill. While both roles are incredibly popular with fans, the actor has now retired from both The Witcher and DC’s Superman. But these are only the most recent examples of a career in which he was often the right man at the wrong time. Twilight and James Bond also show that he is Hollywood’s biggest misfortune.
Before Superman chaos: Henry Cavill missed James Bond role and Twilight appearance
The actor’s losing streak began in the run-up to the 2006 Bond film James Bond 007 – Casino Royale. According to a source, Henry Cavill was rejected as a 007 candidate because of his physique. According to a recent revelation, it was probably more about age. In the final round the Bond makers apparently decided against the “younger option“ a Cavill in his early twenties.
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Shortly thereafter, he almost spearheaded another mega-franchise. At least if Twilight author Stephenie Meyer had had her way. The writer described the actor in 2007 as “her perfect Edward“, yet her dream choice was “aged” and must “newly occupied” will (via stepheniemeyer.com). The role in the film adaptation of Twilight – Until (s) zum Dawn and its sequels took over instead of the 24-year-old Cavill the 21-year-old Robert Pattinson.
With Man of Steel cast as the DC king Superman, Cavill’s career finally seemed to be on the right track. But although he was very popular with fans and moviegoers as the hero in the red cape, Warner’s superhero universe soon descended into chaos. His big comeback at the end of Black Adam recently proved to be the death knell. Henry Cavill’s Superman days are finally over.
In addition, his Bond fate grew from misfortune to an almost malicious stroke of fate during his almost 10-year DC career. Before 2006 he was too young for the role, In 2022, Henry Cavill is apparently too old for the 007 dream.
Cavill just didn’t deserve the bad luck in his career. After all, he is heavily popular with millions of fans and has proven his skills as an actor many times. There are rumors circulating about a possible appearance in Avatar 4. You can only keep your fingers crossed for him.
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