Heeeerrrrreee's Superman!

So Today Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictured announced today who has been cast for Superman in Zack Snyder's upcoming film. He is 27 year old British actor Henry Cavill. His current biggest role is playing Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk in Showtime series The Tudors. Here is the official announcement from WB.


"Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures announced today that Henry Cavill has won the coveted role of Superman, the iconic superhero.

The film will be directed by Zack Snyder, who stated, “In the pantheon of superheroes, Superman is the most recognized and revered character of all time, and I am honored to be a part of his return to the big screen. I also join Warner Bros., Legendary and the producers in saying how excited we are about the casting of Henry. He is the perfect choice to don the cape and S shield.”

Charles Roven, Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan and Deborah Snyder are the producers of the film. The screenplay is being written by David S. Goyer based on a story by Goyer and Nolan. Thomas Tull and Lloyd Phillips are serving as executive producers.

Cavill recently wrapped production on “The Cold Light of Day” and stars in the upcoming “Immortals,” opening this fall.

Targeted for release in December 2012, the new Superman movie will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company."

Also here is a picture of the guy so you can have a good idea of who he is.

I am not familiar with his work but at the very least he looks the part and I am interested to see what Snyder and Nolan have in store for this project.