How Henry Cavill’s Love of Gaming Almost Cost Him His Career
The Superman Casting Story
The most well-known story linking his career and his hobby is that he missed the initial phone call from director Zack Snyder offering him the role of Superman in Man of Steel because he was playing World of Warcraft.
When he finally called Snyder back, he explained the reason, joking that he was “saving someone’s life” in a dungeon. This moment cemented his reputation in the public eye as a dedicated “nerd” and fan of the fantasy/gaming culture.
