Henry Cavill dons Superman T-shirt for Entertainment Weekly

The new Entertainment Weekly has an interview with new Superman Henry Cavill, wearing a Superman T and leather jacket on the cover of the latest edition of the magazine.

Cavill screen-tested for the role in a replica of the Christopher Reeve Superman suit.

Entertainment Weekly quotes Cavill as feeling not ready for the tryout, especially after gaining weight for a recent role.

“All I could think was: Oh, god. They’re going to look at me and go ‘He’s not Superman. Not a chance.’ The actor inside me was going: You’re not ready! You’re not ready!” Cavill is quoted.

Director Zack Snyder says that Cavill pulled off the look, however.

“He walked out, and no one laughed,” Snyder tells EW. “Other actors put that suit on, and it’s a joke, even if they’re great actors. Henry put it on, and he exuded this kind of crazy-calm confidence that just made me go ‘Wow.’ Okay: This was Superman.’”

- Matt Price