Cavill is a British actor who began his acting career starring as Albert Mondego in the 2002 film adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo. He would later star in minor and supporting roles in television shows such as BBC’s The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, Midsomer Murders and The Tudors before transitioning to more mainstream Hollywood films such as Tristan & Isolde, Stardust and Immortals.
In 2008, Cavill became the face and official spokesperson of the Dunhill fragrance collection for men campaign. He was also cast in the main ensemble of the 2007 Showtime series The Tudors, starring as Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk until the series’ end in 2010. He would gain further prominence and international fame playing the titular superhero Superman in the 2013 reboot film Man of Steel, a role that he will reprise in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League.
Early Life
Cavill was born the fourth of five boys on the Bailiwick of Jersey in the Channel Islands. His mother, Marianne, was a secretary in a bank, and his father, Colin, a stockbroker. He was educated at St. Michael’s Preparatory School in Saint Saviour, Jersey, before attending Stowe School near Buckingham, north Buckinghamshire, England.
Career
He began his film career with a role in Laguna (2001) and the following year in Kevin Reynolds’ 2002 adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo. He continued with appearances in BBC’s The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2002), the television film Goodbye Mr. Chips (2002) and the television series Midsomer Murders (2003). In 2003, he had a supporting role in I Capture the Castle, followed by Hellraiser: Hellworld (2005), Red Riding Hood (2006) and Tristan & Isolde (2006). He had a minor role in Matthew Vaughn’s adaptation of Stardust (2007).
From 2007 to 2010, Cavill had a leading role in Showtime’s television series, The Tudors, as Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk. The series was well-received: it was nominated for a Golden Globe in 2007 and won an Emmy in 2008.
Cavill had been set to play Superman in McG’s 2004 film,Superman: Flyby. However, McG pulled out of the project and direction was taken over by director Bryan Singer, who recast Brandon Routh as the lead in Superman Returns. Cavill was also the cause of a write-in effort from fans to see him cast as Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005). The role eventually went to Robert Pattinson. In 2005, Cavill was a final choice for the role of James Bond in Casino Royale. The producers and director Martin Campbell were torn between him and Daniel Craig; reportedly Campbell supported Cavill but the producers preferred an older Bond. Craig ultimately landed the role.
In early 2008, Cavill became the face of Dunhill fragrances. He starred in director Joel Schumacher’s horror film, Blood Creek (2008), and in 2009, he had a minor role in Woody Allen’s comedy film, Whatever Works.
Cavill played the lead role of Theseus in Tarsem Singh’s mythological, big-budget special effects film, Immortals, released 11 November 2011. In 2012, Cavill starred, alongside Bruce Willis, in The Cold Light of Day.
On 30 January 2011, it was announced that Cavill had been cast in the role of Clark Kent/Superman in director Zack Snyder’s Man of Stell. Cavill will reprise the role of Superman in a Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, a 2016 sequel which will feature a crossover withBatman and Wonder Woman.
Cavill has expressed interest in taking over the role of James Bond when Daniel Craig gives it up.
Personal life
In 2009, Cavill began dating British equestrian rider Ellen Whitaker after they had met at the Olympia London International Horse Show . They became engaged in May 2011 and in May 2012, the pair ended their engagement.
Cavill is a spokesman for the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, and an ambassador for The Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund. He launched the running phase of the Royal Marines 1664 Challenge and took part in The Gibraltar Rock Run 2014.
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