Why was Henry Cavill picked as the next superman for the upcoming movie?

I think Henry Cavill is a bad choice. They should have gone for someone like the new Thor Chris Hemsworth whose bulked up. Superman isn't skinny!|||Cavill is putting on a lot of muscle for the role so he won't look skinny (which Cavill isn't already).

Anyhow Superman isn't really supposed to look like a bulked up God (like Hemsworth needed to be). He gets his strength from the Sun and his powers, not personal strength.

Also Cavill is an excellent actor and has the look of Superman/Kal-El/Clark Kent even in Zach Snyder's new take.|||Superman isn't a hulking man that is the size of a monster truck. If he was people would know that Clark is Superman! He has to be able to blend in, which he does well. His power doesn't come from exercising or "muscle mass" it comes from the yellow sun (versus the red sun that Krypton has). Previous Supermans were not bulked up either (Kirk Alan, George Reeve, Christopher Reeves, Dean Cain, Tom Welling, Brandon Routh). They looked human. Sure they were toned, but that's more for the viewing audience (would you really want Superman to have a beer belly?).





As for someone new, I would have to agree with you on that although Cavill isn't really an A list celebrity yet. Christ Hemsworth is now associated with Thor and Marvel Comics so it is only natural they do not pick him for such an iconic role. Cavill WILL bulk up for his role as Superman. He has to look good in tights anyway for us ladies! ;-)





The only thing I'm worried about is his accent. If he has a British accent I'm going to be pissed. Nothing against England but Superman is from KANSAS. If anything he should have a hick accent :-P. I am withholding judgment until I see him in the role. He may surprise us. Just watch the movie and enjoy it!|||while Superman isn't 'skinny' he isn't always depicted as 'jacked up' either... remember his strength is based on how he absorbs solar radiation and not what he bench presses





having just re-watched Cavill's performance in Count of Monte Cristo I can see him playing either Clark or Superman... but like any actor it's all about how he will play Both of them at once





-- I recall also seeing some of his work on Tudors -- and I recall he had his share of shirtless scenes, so the casting directors know what they are getting and frankly a few weeks and a good personal trainer are all it takes to move from 'skinny' as you indirectly dismiss him to buff...





--I remember reading about how Hemsworth actually over did his work out between costume fitting and shooting, to the point that he was too big for the costume and it cut off circulation|||I agree, he is too skinny. However I read in an interview that he stated that he is bulking up considerably for the part. My biggest problem is that the villains are again, Gen. Zod and a female Kryptonian. Another bad remake in the works!|||i agree that h. cavill isn't the best choice either. but i don't think hemsworth is any better...he's buff, but nah...