“The Tudors” Star Henry Cavill is New Superman

British actor Henry Cavill has been tasked to wear Superman‘s cape in the latest reincarnation of the Man of Steel.

Director Zack Snyder announced the casting news on Sunday, saying that Cavill, best known for his role in the BBC mini-series “The Tudors,” is “perfect” for the role as Superman and his alter-ego Clark Kent. “I also join Warner Bros. 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,” Snyder, whose works include “300″ and “Watchmen,” said.

Although Cavill is relatively unknown, his entry into the Superman project was not entirely a surprise. According to BBC, Cavill missed out on a chance to don Superman’s cape years earlier when he was beaten by Brandon Routh to the plum role in Bryan Singer’s “Superman Returns” in 2006. Cavill, who played Albert Mondego in 2002′s “Count of Monte Cristo,” was also reportedly a frontrunner to star as Bruce Wayne in Chris Nolan’s “Batman” films but was eventually beaten to the role by Christian Bale.

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