Henry Cavill is Superman!
Sun, January 30, 2011 
Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures announced today that Henry Cavill has won the coveted role of Superman, the iconic superhero.
The film will be directed by Zack Snyder, who stated, “In the pantheon of superheroes, Superman is the most recognized and revered character of all time, and I am honored to be a part of his return to the big screen. I also join Warner Bros., Legendary and the producers in saying how excited we are about the casting of Henry. He is the perfect choice to don the cape and S shield.”
Charles Roven, Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan and Deborah Snyder are the producers of the film. The screenplay is being written by David S. Goyer based on a story by Goyer and Nolan. Thomas Tull and Lloyd Phillips are serving as executive producers.
Cavill recently wrapped production on “The Cold Light of Day” and stars in the upcoming “Immortals,” opening this fall.
Targeted for release in December 2012, the new Superman movie will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
Reader Comments (3)
I called it!
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Finally!!! The Movie Gods have blessed Henry Cavill with a role of a lifetime, now he won't be labled as the unluckiest actor in Hollywood. The next step is to cast Olivia Wilde as Lois Lane.
Wow I am totally shocked. Didn't expect news of superman casting just yet. But happy superman is finally cast. Also does give cavill plently of time for prep/bulking up which is good. Second I am happy he was picked, and man he sure did have a bad streak of loosing out on big roles. But he is a good actor, good looks, in proper height range. All in all a fine pick. Now I can't wait to see who joins him.