Henry Cavill talks about how he finds portraying Sherlock Holmes novel and how the Superman suit holds much power for him. While one is very human and intellectual, the other is an alien superhero. Contrasting in a way that as Sherlock Holmes he finds it novel to be a supporting character for his sister Enola whom Millie Bobby Brown portrays. As Superman though, he takes on the responsibility of carrying a scene. Nevertheless, getting to put the suit back on was very meaningful for the actor.
Cavill reads up and carefully studies characters he portrays. The two above and a handful of others in the past. These include Geralt of Rivia the White Wolf from The Continent which he will portray in Season 3 of The Witcher in Netflix for the last time. As well as his first ever villainous role August Walker in Mission Impossible: Fallout in 2018.
Henry Cavill On Sherlock Holmes And Superman
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In an interview that Collider featured, Cavill shared his thoughts about the roles he has portrayed and possibilities of his career in the future. His stint as the greatest detective brother to Enola is not yet over. His response regarding whether his Sherlock role has something in store for the future is:
I think there are so many options there. The important thing for me is making sure that I can give everything I need to give to every one of the characters that I play. As we know, I’m getting busier, and my plate is becoming slightly more full, so I think it’s all about making sure that I have the time to serve the characters as I need to.
Without being completely noncommittal, Cavill did say that options are present. In respect to his current engagements, there may be the question of schedule. Recently, the actor inadvertently launched a fan campaign to get him back as Geralt in The Witcher. This was after he announced that Liam Hemsworth will be taking over the role come Season 4. However, fans want him back not because they aren’t giving Hemsworth a chance. But because they want The Witcher to be true to the source material. Thus, the campaign means to remove the deviant writers and bring Cavill back.
However, for the moment, the actor seems to have truly put his medallion down and turning the page to the next chapters of his career. While his role as Sherlock receives a beating, he welcomes the chance to be a supporting element to a story. To him, the aspect of getting beaten is rather novel. As opposed to Superman who is indestructible, save for a green crystal element from his home planet.
Henry Cavill On Sherlock Holmes And Superman
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And speaking of Superman, the actor shares how he felt the moment he put the Man of Steel suit back on. After all of these years, he finally found his way back into the suit. And, as he promised in his social media activity, the fans’ patience will be greatly rewarded. He himself shared:
It was a powerful moment for me, a meaningful moment. I was given a choice of which suit I wanted to wear, and I went straight for the Man of Steel suit. That one holds the most nostalgia for me, and the most meaning. To put that back on, and stand there in front of a mirror suited up again, the suit holds a special power, and there’s no way of getting around that, even if you are the one wearing it. To see myself standing back in that suit was a meaningful moment. It’s difficult to describe. Many years hoping, planning, striving, doing everything I can to get back into it, and then finally be able to get back into it, it meant a lot and it’s something that I won’t quickly forget.
