History of Henry Cavill in Timeline
Henry Cavill is a British actor known for his portrayal of Superman in the DC Extended Universe. He first appeared as Superman in 'Man of Steel' (2013) and reprised the role in subsequent films like 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' (2016) and 'Justice League' (2017). He also made a cameo appearance in 'Black Adam' (2022). He achieved widespread recognition for his work in the DCEU.
May 1983: Henry Cavill's Birth
On 5 May 1983, Henry Cavill was born in Saint Helier, Jersey, in the Channel Islands, to Marianne Dalgliesh and Colin Cavill.
1999: School Production of Grease
In 1999, Henry Cavill portrayed a member of the T-Birds in a school production of Grease at Stowe School.
2000: Meeting Russell Crowe
In 2000, 16-year-old Henry Cavill met actor Russell Crowe while playing rugby, who shared acting tips and later sent him a package.
2001: Film Career Begins
In 2001, Henry Cavill began his film career with a role in 'Laguna'.
2001: Role in Laguna
In 2001, Henry Cavill began his film career with a role in 'Laguna'.
2002: Early Career Roles
In 2002, Henry Cavill appeared in 'The Count of Monte Cristo', 'The Inspector Lynley Mysteries', and 'Goodbye, Mr. Chips'.
2002: Television Debut
In 2002, Henry Cavill made his television debut with a role on 'The Inspector Lynley Mysteries'.
2003: Midsomer Murders and I Capture the Castle
In 2003, Henry Cavill appeared in 'Midsomer Murders' and had a supporting role in 'I Capture the Castle'.
2004: Superman: Flyby Casting Miss
In 2004, Henry Cavill was set to play Superman in 'Superman: Flyby', but McG pulled out, and Brandon Routh was recast as the lead in 'Superman Returns'.
2005: Hellraiser: Hellworld
In 2005, Henry Cavill appeared in Hellraiser: Hellworld.
2005: Casino Royale Casting Miss
In 2005, Henry Cavill was a final choice for James Bond in 'Casino Royale', but producers preferred an older Bond, and Daniel Craig got the role.
2005: Harry Potter and Twilight Missed Roles
In 2005, Henry Cavill was almost cast as Cedric Diggory in 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire', but the role went to Robert Pattinson. Stephanie Meyer wanted him as Edward Cullen in 'Twilight', but he was too old when production began, and again the role went to Pattinson.
2006: Red Riding Hood and Tristan & Isolde
In 2006, Henry Cavill appeared in 'Red Riding Hood' and 'Tristan & Isolde'.
2007: The Tudors Leading Role
In 2007, Henry Cavill began his leading role as Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk, in 'The Tudors'.
2007: Stardust Appearance
In 2007, Henry Cavill had a minor role in 'Stardust'.
2008: Blood Creek Release
In 2008, Henry Cavill starred in the horror film 'Blood Creek'.
2008: Face of Dunhill Fragrance
In early 2008, Henry Cavill became the face of the British fragrance Dunhill and appeared in two television commercials for the brand.
2009: Whatever Works Release
In 2009, Henry Cavill had a supporting role in Woody Allen's 'Whatever Works'.
2010: The Tudors Concludes
In 2010, Henry Cavill concluded his leading role in 'The Tudors'.
January 2011: Cast as Superman
On 30 January 2011, Henry Cavill was cast as Superman in Zack Snyder's 'Man of Steel'.
November 2011: Immortals Release
In November 2011, Henry Cavill played the lead role of Theseus in 'Immortals'.
2011: Immortals Release
In 2011, Henry Cavill starred as Theseus in 'Immortals'.
2011: Engagement to Ellen Whitaker
In 2011, Henry Cavill was engaged to Ellen Whitaker.
2012: End of Engagement
In 2012, Henry Cavill ended his engagement to Ellen Whitaker.
2012: The Cold Light of Day Release
In 2012, Henry Cavill starred in 'The Cold Light of Day'.
2012: GQ Best-Dressed
In 2012, Henry Cavill was listed as one of GQ's 50 best-dressed British men.
December 2013: World's Sexiest Man
In December 2013, Henry Cavill was named "World's Sexiest Man" by British Glamour magazine.
2013: Recognition After Man of Steel
Following his role as Superman in 'Man of Steel' (2013), Henry Cavill's physique and looks were highlighted, characterizing him as embodying "classic Hollywood".
2013: Man of Steel Release
In 2013, Henry Cavill gained wide recognition for portraying Superman in the film 'Man of Steel', which marked the beginning of his role in the DC Extended Universe.
2013: Missed Superman Role Call Due to Gaming
In 2013, Henry Cavill missed a phone call from Zack Snyder offering him the role of Superman in "Man of Steel" because he was engrossed in playing "World of Warcraft".
2014: The Gibraltar Rock Run
In 2014, Henry Cavill launched the running phase of the Royal Marines 1664 Challenge and took part in The Gibraltar Rock Run.
2015: The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Release
In 2015, Henry Cavill co-starred in 'The Man from U.N.C.L.E.'.
2016: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training
In 2016, Henry Cavill started practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu and was seen training at Roger Gracie's academy in London.
2016: Standalone Superman Film Discussions
In 2016, Henry Cavill's manager said that he was working on a new standalone Superman film.
2018: Mission: Impossible – Fallout Release
In 2018, Henry Cavill appeared in 'Mission: Impossible – Fallout'.
December 2019: The Witcher Premiere
In December 2019, Henry Cavill portrayed Geralt of Rivia in Netflix's 'The Witcher', which premiered on December 20, 2019.
2019: The Witcher Premiere
In 2019, Henry Cavill began starring as Geralt of Rivia in Netflix's 'The Witcher'.
May 2020: Character Tribute in Total War: Warhammer II
In May 2020, it was announced that a new character paying tribute to Henry Cavill and his Witcher character Geralt would be added to "Total War: Warhammer II" via DLC: Cavill, Loremaster of Hoeth.
2020: Enola Holmes Release
In 2020, Henry Cavill portrayed Sherlock Holmes in 'Enola Holmes'.
March 2021: Zack Snyder's Justice League Premiere
In March 2021, Henry Cavill appeared again in 'Zack Snyder's Justice League' which premiered on HBO Max.
May 2021: Relationship with Natalie Viscuso
In May 2021, Henry Cavill announced that he was in a relationship with Natalie Viscuso.
May 2021: Highlander Reboot Announcement
In May 2021, it was announced that Henry Cavill would portray Connor MacLeod in the 'Highlander' reboot.
July 2021: Casting in Argylle and The Rosie Project
In July 2021, it was announced that Henry Cavill would join the cast of Matthew Vaughn's 'Argylle' and star in 'The Rosie Project'.
October 2022: Departure from The Witcher Announced
In late October 2022, Henry Cavill and Netflix announced that he would exit from 'The Witcher' after the third season.
December 2022: Amazon Studios Acquired Warhammer 40,000 Rights
In December 2022, Amazon Studios acquired global rights to the Warhammer 40,000 franchise.
2022: Black Adam Cameo
In 2022, Henry Cavill made a cameo appearance as Superman in 'Black Adam', adding to his appearances in the DC Extended Universe.
2022: Black Adam Cameo and DCEU Return
In 2022, Henry Cavill negotiated a return as Superman in a cameo for 'Black Adam' and confirmed his long-term involvement in future DCEU films, but this ultimately became his final portrayal as Superman.
2022: Enola Holmes 2 Release
In 2022, Henry Cavill reprised his role as Sherlock Holmes in 'Enola Holmes 2'.
November 2023: Enola Holmes 3 Development
On 7 November 2023, it was reported that Netflix was developing a screenplay for 'Enola Holmes 3'.
2023: Final Season of The Witcher
In 2023, Henry Cavill's final season as Geralt of Rivia in Netflix's 'The Witcher' was released.
2023: End of DCEU Superman Role
In 2023, Henry Cavill's portrayal of Superman in the DC Extended Universe concluded.
2023: Departure from The Witcher
In 2023, Henry Cavill's time as Geralt of Rivia in Netflix's 'The Witcher' concluded.
April 2024: The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare Release
In April 2024, Henry Cavill re-teamed with director Guy Ritchie in 'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare'.
April 2024: Expecting First Child
On 15 April 2024, it was announced that Henry Cavill and Natalie Viscuso were expecting their first child.
July 2024: Deadpool & Wolverine Cameo
In July 2024, Henry Cavill made a cameo appearance in 'Deadpool & Wolverine' as a Wolverine variant, "Cavillrine".
December 2024: Warhammer 40,000 Deal with Amazon Studios
In December 2024, Games Workshop finalized their deal with Amazon Studios for Henry Cavill to executive produce and star in projects related to the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
2024: Argylle and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare Release
In 2024, Henry Cavill appeared in 'Argylle' and 'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare'.
July 2025: Daughter Revealed
In July 2025, Henry Cavill revealed that he and Natalie Viscuso had a daughter.
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