I'd rather feel empathy for a character that's fictional, so it doesn't quite tie into personal experience as much. — Henry Cavill Copy Share Image
I wouldn't say Bond is an ideal figure, no. The character has been performed in so many different ways that people go,… — Henry Cavill Copy Share Image
I liked "Superman/Batman: The Search for Kryptonite" because I really enjoyed the interaction between those two characters. — Henry Cavill Copy Share Image
I suppose that when I'm building a character, it's usually related to what their family is like and who their parents are,… — Henry Cavill Copy Share Image
I know there are a lot of people who like to get very involved in their characters, but I, personally, find it… — Henry Cavill Copy Share Image
With Superman, there are certain limitations for an actor. You can't go past certain boundaries because then you cease to be what… — Henry Cavill Copy Share Image
I know I can't make everyone happy, but I know I can do the most justice I can possibly do to a… — Henry Cavill Copy Share Image
There is a story that you have to tell within a certain amount of time, and you can only show so much… — Henry Cavill Copy Share Image
Certainly, for younger guys, Superman is this mythological character that they've thought about and explored in their imaginations... But one thing I… — Henry Cavill Copy Share Image
This character matters so much to so many people. I want to get that right. I want to do it justice. I… — Henry Cavill Copy Share Image
Playing an icon [superman], you don't try to be an icon because that defeats the purpose. The responsibility attached is enormous, and… — Henry Cavill Copy Share Image
It's our job as actors to make it look like it's not manufactured. If you have two actors who understand their characters… — Henry Cavill Copy Share Image
I found very interesting - trying to separate the different facets of Superman in that way. When you're aware of how people… — Henry Cavill Copy Share Image
If you're a good actor, then you channel enough of yourself into the character so that you do get that other thing. — Henry Cavill Copy Share Image
I'll never accept that I'm a sex symbol. That will mean that someone is a bit too fond of himself. If it… — Henry Cavill Copy Share Image
I'm a serious geek. I mean I seriously want to own a unicorn when I'm older . . . or a Pegasus . . . yeah Pegasus sounds better. — Henry Cavill Copy Share Image
I know there are a lot of people who like to get very involved in their characters, but I, personally, find it too involved.… — Henry Cavill Copy Share Image
I like to go full bore into something. If you have a backup plan, then you've already admitted defeat. — Henry Cavill Copy Share Image
This acting job - it pays very well and you get to live a wonderful lifestyle, but it's something that I love doing, so… — Henry Cavill Copy Share Image
I know I can't make everyone happy, but I know I can do the most justice I can possibly do to a character, or… — Henry Cavill Copy Share Image
I love Dublin. I lived here for awhile when we were shooting, so I know it fairly well. — Henry Cavill Copy Share Image
I think in this day and age it's all part and parcel. There are people taking photographs of us working all the time. It's… — Henry Cavill Copy Share Image
I go to work, I do a job, I play a role, and then I go home. I don't wear a cape at home.… — Henry Cavill Copy Share Image
I was running to get to an audition when I first starting acting and when crossing the road with traffic stopped everywhere I slipped… — Henry Cavill Copy Share Image
I've traveled enough on planes to realize it's not about how you look it's about how you feel. — Henry Cavill Copy Share Image
'Immortals' was very much a martial arts based training program - a lot of body weight stuff, very little in the way of actually… — Henry Cavill Copy Share Image
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