Henry Cavill was a major movie star in the making until his career suddenly trailed off, as evident in his recent movies flopping at the box office.
Henry Cavill was once at the pinnacle of his career, landing on massive franchises here and there, and then one day, his name became an afterthought. He’s no longer appearing on screens as much as he did before, and most of his recent projects either tanked heavily or went under the radar.
Whatever happened to Cavill and his once-promising Hollywood career? Like many other celebrities, he was also embroiled in numerous controversies, and while some were mere allegations, others were blatant mishaps on his end.
Here are some of the possible reasons why Cavill is no longer a favorite choice in the business:
1 Henry Cavill’s Recent Movies Failed to Make Box-Office Returns
2 Henry Cavill Was Criticized After a Controversial #MeToo Comment
3 Henry Cavill Got the Flak For Dating Younger Women
4 Henry Cavill Has Been Accused of Toxic Behavior on the Set of The Witcher
5 Henry Cavill Mostly Portrays the Same ‘Brooding Character’ Type of Roles
6 Henry Cavill Announced His Own Embarrassing Superman Exit
7 Henry Cavill Once Lost a Role Due to Weight Issues
The actor is a fan-favorite bet for the role of James Bond, but this wasn’t the case when he auditioned for 2006’s Casino Royale. In a conversation with Men’s Health, the actor revealed he was rejected for the lead role because he was “a little chubby.”
Cavill struggled with body image since he was young, even admitting he used to be called Fat Cavill. But now that he has improved his figure, it seems like the only roles he usually plays are tailored for ripped guys like him.