Henry Cavill Cast As Superman!

Cavill in Men's Health magazine. Shot taken at Singerman Peeps and BJ Routh too!!

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/debbiedowner/news/?a=48427

Cavill Wasn't Always Super

The superhero began life a chubby little boy. As a child in England, Henry Cavill was known as "Fat Cavill." "It's definitely a shitty nickname," Cavill says, seated in a Chicago sidewalk cafe. "But kids are kids. Kids are cruel. Whatever. I was fat."

Cavill & Zack Snyder on Henry Missing out on Superman

Technically, Man of Steel isn't Cavill's first time wearing Superman's cape. About 7 years ago he was cast as Clark Kent (and alter ego) in the last update of the franchise, Superman Returns. But when the original director, McG, abruptly quit, Cavill was gone with him. As it turned out, that flaccid sequel to the Christopher Reeve series proved to be kryptonite for the career of its replacement star, Brandon Routh.

"He's definitely more Superman now than he was 7 years ago, I think," says Man of Steel director Zack Snyder. "He has been the rock that we can build this movie around." That rock didn't spend the past few years sitting around. "I want to be chosen, not wish I was part of something," Cavill says. "I didn't pine over the fact that I didn't get the last one. It was 'move on, carry on,' whatever!"

Cavill on James Bond

His other high-profile letdown: losing the role of James Bond to Daniel Craig just a year after losing Superman Returns. "I obviously wasn't right for Bond," Cavill admits now, secure that he gave it his all. "I did, and I wasn't right. That's all."

Hm. Guess I never bothered to take note before but Cavill looks to have more a V-cut to his build as opposed to BJ's sort of figure-8. Ultimately, the guy can either play the part or he can't but it's good to know that Snyder's not leaving anything to chance in terms of his general look.

thecolorsblend wrote:Hm. Guess I never bothered to take note before but Cavill looks to have more a V-cut to his build as opposed to BJ's sort of figure-8. Ultimately, the guy can either play the part or he can't but it's good to know that Snyder's not leaving anything to chance in terms of his general look.

Snyder was a genius to use Gym Jones for '300'. They have now become the "go-to" guys for him, and their work speaks for itself.

I defer to you on this but even if you'd sent Routh to Gym Jones... wouldn't he still coming out with more of an hour glass shaped figure? I mean, you can't really change the fundamentals of someone's frame, right?

EDIT- I'm not bashing on or minimizing what the Gym Jones people can do, mind you. As you say, it speaks for itself. I'm just asking a question.

thecolorsblend wrote:I defer to you on this but even if you'd sent Routh to Gym Jones... wouldn't he still coming out with more of an hour glass shaped figure? I mean, you can't really change the fundamentals of someone's frame, right?

Yes. Even some of the '300' actors had similar body-types to BJ, and they weren't nearly as impressive as the others, like Butler.

They bring out the BEST in a persons body. If that person has an unflattering, unimposing frame *COUGH*BJRouth*COUGH*, they can't wave a magic wand and change it.

EDIT- I'm not bashing on or minimizing what the Gym Jones people can do, mind you. As you say, it speaks for itself. I'm just asking a question.

And there's your answer up above.

Nice little interview from caavill in the mag. And boy ya getting teased as a kid is never fun. But on his looks now he has a great look for superman now.

http://comicbookmovie.com/fansites/debbiedowner/news/?a=48888











More at the link.

Some sweet set photos there

Oh, and just for the hell of it, these two pictures confirm there is NO padding in the bicep/tricep area. Period.

Here's all you need to know:

In this image, Cavill's arm is fully extended. See how "long" the bicep looks? Good.

Take a look at this next one:

See how his arm is bent, and the bicep "balls up"? Even better.


Just to emphasize the point.

Padding CANNOT accomplish both looks. Either it will make the bicep appear longer and thicker, as BJ Routh's muscle suit tried to do. Or, it will try to make the bicep have a higher "peak", as was shown in the second pic. As you can see, Cavill's costume did both with one arm bend. Not possible for padding to do this.

So next time you see someone say that "padding" is a "fact", or that it is "obvious" he is wearing "padding", refer them back to this thread for the WIN.

Apologist Puncher wrote:


Oh, and just for the hell of it, these two pictures confirm there is NO padding in the bicep/tricep area. Period.

Here's all you need to know:

In this image, Cavill's arm is fully extended. See how "long" the bicep looks? Good.

Take a look at this next one:

See how his arm is bent, and the bicep "balls up"? Even better.


Just to emphasize the point.

Padding CANNOT accomplish both looks. Either it will make the bicep appear longer and thicker, as BJ Routh's muscle suit tried to do. Or, it will try to make the bicep have a higher "peak", as was shown in the second pic. As you can see, Cavill's costume did both with one arm bend. Not possible for padding to do this.

So next time you see someone say that "padding" is a "fact", or that it is "obvious" he is wearing "padding", refer them back to this thread for the WIN.

Actually those pictures prove there is padding! His Veins wouldn't pop out like that unless it was from the padding! The suit is sculpted to his body, and padded to bring out his body's definition.

But padding doesn't work that way

webhead2006 wrote:But padding doesn't work that way

If you look at him without his shirt that VEIN isn't present... Wonder why? In fact in almost all the pictures of him without his shirt which have leaked NONE have shown that vein. It's clear they did a nice job with the padding in this suit, and it's helping to have his muscles be visible. Without padding the muscles wouldn't pop out like that, and neither would that vein. That's about the only thing they got right in this horrible looking new suit.

Either way, those pics underscore how badly needed the trunks are.

Umm I have seen photos of cavill without shirt and muscles and all that and seen vien marks and all that. Its all about how define the viens are and if his muscle is flex and tight or rellax and flatted.

TomWelling4Superman wrote:Actually those pictures prove there is padding! His Veins wouldn't pop out like that unless it was from the padding! The suit is sculpted to his body, and padded to bring out his body's definition.

I knew this idiot would say this. Even though I demonstrated exactly WHY there is no padding in the bicep area, with VISUAL EVIDENCE, he-she still claims to be "right".

Let me ask those of you with a brain a question, and I would appreciate an answer or two:

How can padding move up and down with a bicep, unless said padding was somehow "connected" to the bicep?

Think about it, use your own biceps for the answer, then let me know.

I'll be waiting.

TomWelling4Superman wrote:If you look at him without his shirt that VEIN isn't present... Wonder why? In fact in almost all the pictures of him without his shirt which have leaked NONE have shown that vein. It's clear they did a nice job with the padding in this suit, and it's helping to have his muscles be visible. Without padding the muscles wouldn't pop out like that, and neither would that vein. That's about the only thing they got right in this horrible looking new suit.

It's amazing when someone uses their own ignorance as a means to BELIEVE they are "right".

It boggles the mind.

TomWelling4Superman wrote:

webhead2006 wrote:But padding doesn't work that way

If you look at him without his shirt that VEIN isn't present... Wonder why? In fact in almost all the pictures of him without his shirt which have leaked NONE have shown that vein. It's clear they did a nice job with the padding in this suit, and it's helping to have his muscles be visible. Without padding the muscles wouldn't pop out like that, and neither would that vein. That's about the only thing they got right in this horrible looking new suit.

Dude if you zoom in the topless pics of Cavill in page 16, you can see his vein. Plus the suit pic is him doing an action pose and maybe flexing too. The topless pics are of him just walking around with arms relaxed.

Also there is no way that Routh is bigger then Cavill. I just saw singerman the other day on tv and Routh looks even skinnier than Cavill did in the Immortals pics and that beach pic near the beggining of this thread. Especially the scene in the hospital when doctors remove Rouths outfit and he's bare chested.

Apologist Puncher wrote:

TomWelling4Superman wrote:If you look at him without his shirt that VEIN isn't present... Wonder why? In fact in almost all the pictures of him without his shirt which have leaked NONE have shown that vein. It's clear they did a nice job with the padding in this suit, and it's helping to have his muscles be visible. Without padding the muscles wouldn't pop out like that, and neither would that vein. That's about the only thing they got right in this horrible looking new suit.

It's amazing when someone uses their own ignorance as a means to BELIEVE they are "right".

It boggles the mind.

AP do you think this is most powerful/solaris who thinks Routh IS Superman?

gadhero wrote:AP do you think this is most powerful/solaris who thinks Routh IS Superman?

Nah, that tub usually throws "IMO" onto every retarded/offensive/ignorant thing she says. THIS idiot is just a racist homophobe from Duh HomoPage.

But feel free to copy & paste my post over there to rub it in that cow's face.

Thanks I don't normally post over there (too much singerman imagery), but I might use the comparisons you showed to show them that Cavill is more ripped than Routh. There's alot of idiots over there who think they're experts on muscle/working-out just because they saw a few youtube videos of Routh working out for singerman with a woman trainer.

You know, just for the hell of it, let me prove to you what padding DOES do.

Here's two pictures of BJ Routh's skinny, muscle-suited Singerman:



Now let us examine things a little closer, shall we?


BJ's "bicep", extended and long. Ok.


BJ's arm bent. Notice what's missing/not happening? HIS BICEP LOOKS EXACTLY THE SAME AS WHEN IT IS EXTENDED. No "balling" of the bicep whatsoever.

That is what happens when you wear padding under a superhero suit. To say "duh arum don have duh vain so is uh fax dat he were duh paddling" is not only ignorant, but an outright LIE. I cannot make things any more clear than I already have.

So all that is left to say is:

gadhero wrote:Thanks I don't normally post over there (too much singerman imagery), but I might use the comparisons you showed to show them that Cavill is more ripped than Routh. There's alot of idiots over there who think they're experts on muscle/working-out just because they saw a few youtube videos of Routh working out for singerman with a woman trainer.

Look up for the epic destruction of BJ Routh and his padded suit.

Also notice that in the pic with his arms bent, Routh is bending his wrist downwards/inwards to make his forearm look bigger and still failing.

gadhero wrote:Also notice that in the pic with his arms bent, Routh is bending his wrist downwards/inwards to make his forearm look bigger and still failing.

BJ Routh was fail incarnate.

Oh, and here's the thing:

I am not some blind moron who thinks 'Man Of Steel' is already an epic masterpiece. Blind devotion has NEVER been one of my traits. I have issues with the suit, mainly. The story we don't know. Shannon as Zod is brilliant, Amy Adams is perfect for Lois Lane, and the tone of the film FEELS action-packed. But after Singerman Peeps, this film is guilty until proven innocent.

One thing I do take issue with is flabby morons with an agenda, trying to diminish the lead actors efforts in physically preparing for the role. Cavill worked hard for the look he has, and for these idiots to squeal "padding! fact! padding! fact! padding! fact!" with absolutely NOTHING to go on is an insult to the entire production. All because THEIR favorite actor didn't get the part.

I gave BJ Routh and Singer a chance before I blasted the ever-loving shit out of Singerman. These ignorant assholes are refusing to do the same for 'MOS'.