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While many wonder if Henry Cavill is the right pick to become the next James Bond, it's interesting to see the impact he made while playing other iconic roles.
Henry Cavill has been a big name for some time now, with fans constantly talking about if Henry Cavill James Bond could be a reality. It was back in 2005 during the development of Casino Royale! The director of Casino Royale, Martin Campbell, mentioned how Henry Cavill gave a strong audition but Daniel Craig's talent and approach stood out.
Although it was likely disappointing, there's good evidence showing it was a beneficial choice in the end. It's a massive, icon role. However, as many James Bond actors discovered, like Daniel Craig, they became tied to the role and unable to explore more diverse and varied parts! Henry Cavill's resume might look quite different if he had become Bond.
It all happened just six years after the James Bond rejection! Cavill was cast as Superman in the DCEU by Zack Snyder! This put him on the map as Henry Cavill Superman! His involvement in the DCEU and the popular Movies allowed fans to see more than just his charm!
You bet! Since playing Superman, Cavill also landed a major role as the charming and brutal Witcher! The Witcher, known as Geralt of Rivia, has an exciting journey through the dark world of The Witcher series and fans loved him! It even came close to Henry Cavill Wolverine, as there was talk that he might join the Marvel Universe.
After three amazing seasons, fans are stunned to see Cavill depart from the series as Geralt of Rivia! The show is continuing, though! The impact was a huge shock to The Witcher fans, many who would love to see another season or even a new look at the character, which might make The Witcher season 4 more challenging!
You might even find him in a reimagining of a popular franchise. Cavill is set to appear in a reboot of Highlander and is part of a massive new adaptation for the Warhammer 40K series! Be prepared for another awesome performance by this star!