Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
Henry Cavill’s Superman is extremely influential. His impact is uncanny to the point where not even Warner Bros. Discovery could have anticipated the way fans would respond to his character. Although he has only appeared in four DC Universe movies, namelyMan of Steel, Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, Justice League,andZack Snyder’s Justice League,as well as the cameo inBlack Adam,he hasn’t been seen talking a lot in a few of them.
It happens in a couple of movies where no matter how large scale of a role an actor might have, it would be an absurd fact for the fans to learn how little screen time they got or how few lines they spoke.
Also Read:“Just treat Superman Returns as the Ang Lee Hulk”: Before Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel, Legendary DC Writer Demanded 2006 Brandon Routh Movie Be Wiped Out of Continuity
Henry Cavill Only Had Forty-Two Lines InBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Chris Evans only got 6 minutes and 45 seconds of screen time inAvengers: Infinity War.Keanu Reeves spoke merely 380 words inJohn Wick: Chapter 4.Henry Cavill had only 42 lines inBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
The actor has been paid $34 Million for his extraordinary role as the symbol of hope throughout his career. The movie that was set to introduce Ben Affleck’s Batman also happened to be the second appearance of Cavill as Clark Kent. It is not uncommon to see larger movies have fewer lines as they show more of the story through the eyes of the director and with the skills of the actor with regard to their body language.
The need for dialogue becomes irrelevant in a movie that can accurately depict what the scene is showing in the manner of the show and not tell. Zack Snyder nailed that perfectly with the way he brought the movie to life on a massive budget. In his run as the character, he has left a lasting impression that will certainly leave behind a mark evident enough for any other actor to feel the pressure for. Especially considering how well he pulled off his role with barely any dialogue to support him.
Also Read:Michael Shannon Could Not Believe When Zack Snyder Offered Him to Star in $667 Million DCU Movie Along With Henry Cavill: “Probably the biggest surprise of my career”
Jeffrey Dean Morgan Was Going To Play Batman Before Ben Affleck
Jeffrey Dean Morgan auditioned for the role of Batman inBatman v. Superman: Dawn of Justiceand was hoping dearly to be cast as the character. However, Ben Affleck took over the role instantaneously, making another version of the character successful. Morgan, on the other hand, was cast as Thomas Wayne. If only it were the Flashpoint arc.
“A lesson I’ve learned is to not look at movies based on budget, how much they’ll spend on effects or where they will shoot. Story is what’s important.”
Peculiarly enough, Ben Affleck was set to directMan of Steelbefore Zack Snyder. Affleck had incidentally declined the offer because he believed that his expertise did not lie in the art of visual effects.
Also Read:Scared of Losing Henry Cavill Brand, Netflix Confirms The Witcher Season 3 a 2-Part Release Like Stranger Things S4
Source:IMDb
Adya Godboley
Anime Content Manager
Articles Published :1879
Adya Godboley is the Anime Content Lead at FandomWire with over 1800 published articles. She is a Rotten Tomatoes-certified critic with a background in literature. From The Case Study of Vanitas to Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, her anime knowledge is one she’s gathered with years of experience. She also enjoys Marvel, DC and Superhero media with her works having been recognized by prominent figures such as Dwayne Johnson, Abby Trott and the Blood of Zeus creators.
