Top 10 Funniest Henry Cavill Interview Moments
#10: Multiple Mustaches
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Rounds of promotional interviews can get a bit stale, but when Cavill was promoting “Mission: Impossible – Fallout,” he kept things interesting. The actor had grown an impressive mustache for his role in the action flick. In an interview with Screen Junkies, Cavill sported different fake mustaches at different points, without drawing attention to the new looks. He fielded many questions about his facial hair during this press cycle, including having an interviewer ask him how many times people had used an easy pun to start a series of questions. To that, Cavill remarked that he was the first — adding a dry “congratulations.”
#9: Trying Toxic Potions
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When Henry Cavill is comfortable in an interview, his humor shines. The actor’s sensibility was on full display as a guest on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” to promote “The Witcher.” When asked which magical Witcher potion he would take if given the chance, Cavill responded that he wouldn’t sample any. After all, the potions are toxic to normal humans. He then went on to give a thoughtful answer to the question. In this moment of playful ribbing, fans could see Cavill’s humor as well as his loyalty to the fantasy genre. When it comes to gaming, there’s no joking around.
#8: Not Dead Yet
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Henry Cavill didn’t die in 2018, but for a brief moment, the world thought he might have. An internet conspiracy gone wrong resulted in headlines of the actor’s death, but Cavill went on “Good Morning America” very much alive. He relayed the story of how he found out about his demise from a friend. Cavill later joked that it made him feel more alive. Later that same show, his good-natured comedic side was again on display when he taught the whole crowd to do his improvised arm movement from “Mission: Impossible – Fallout.” That improvisation will live on forever.
#7: Smelling Ben Affleck
If you’ve got the opportunity to smell like a superhero, you take it. When presented with a promotional eau de toilette for “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” at a press junket, both Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck were intrigued. The actors riffed on just whose scent was in the bottle. Cavill speculated it had to be Affleck, joking about his in-depth knowledge of the scent of his scene partner. The moment was a highlight on a press tour that often featured Cavill and Affleck teasing each other, in the spirit of the film. The on-screen rivals were a pair of real-life jokesters.
#6: Devotion to His PC
For a long time, fans have known that Henry Cavill is invested in nerd culture. A lover of fantasy and online games, the actor is often asked questions about his gaming preferences. But when one interviewer asked him a this-or-that question about consoles, Cavill had to take a third option. His devotion to PC and the look of comic disgust that appeared on his face when asked to choose between PlayStation and Xbox are both charming aspects of his surprisingly geeky personality. The moment is also a nice snapshot for fans, as Cavill goes on to explain his desire to build his own PC — which he made headlines for doing soon after.
#5: Shipping Batman & Superman
The dawn of justice also meant the dawn of jokes — at least that was the case with Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck on the “Batman v Superman” press tour. During an interview on “The Graham Norton Show,” the two actors, along with costar Amy Adams, had fun with a voice modulator. Affleck pretended to order a pizza, Adams said a line from the film, and Cavill took the opportunity to poke fun at his fictional rival. His joke about Batman’s hidden crush got a big laugh from the crowd and showed Cavill taking a lighthearted approach to his superhero role.
#4: Getting Cardio In
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Questions about maintaining the physique of a superhero tend to follow actors in the lead up to blockbuster releases. This was definitely the case with Henry Cavill, who was consistently questioned about how he transformed into Superman. Most answers involve bulking up, lifting weights, and specific exercise regimens. However, when Jimmy Fallon asked Cavill about cardio, the actor hesitated. He threw out an easy answer, but his pauses let the crowd fill in the more risqué blank. The suggestive joke from Cavill was followed by an appreciative roar of the audience and a flustered Fallon.
#3: Laundry Day
If you’re about to interview Superman, you better be ready. When Cavill sat down with a reporter at a press junket for “Batman v Superman” and saw his attire, he was none too pleased. Instead of ignoring the Batman sigil on the interviewer’s chest, Cavill made a quip. The lighthearted roast was a humorous way to start the conversation, which then delved into the complexities of Superman’s character and the films starring Cavill. The moment also quickly spread online and amongst fans as an example of Cavill’s personable wit in what could be awkward interview settings.
#2: Defending His Nephew
Cavill’s storytelling is a strong aspect of his sense of humor. In 2013, the actor went on “The Tonight Show” and told Jay Leno a humorous tale about his family. For most people, their uncle isn’t Superman. Henry Cavill’s nephew would be the exception, but that didn’t stop the boy from being chastised by his teacher for telling lies. Cavill explained to Leno that his nephew had developed a bit of a reputation for making up stories. However, he was technically correct in this instance and proven innocent. The audience was charmed by Cavill’s anecdote, which the actor would continue to tell during various interviews over the years.
#1: Gaming Priorities
The story of Henry Cavill’s casting as Superman would become legend among movie and online gaming fans. The actor confessed that when he was originally cast in “Man of Steel,” he missed the call from Zack Snyder because he was immersed in “World of Warcraft.” When Cavill revealed this fact, the more geeky aspects of his personality came to light. Cavill jokingly insisted that he had his priorities in place, though his telling of the story implied that would not have actually been passed over just for missing a phone call. The comic image of Superman enjoying online role-playing games and the fact that Cavill leans into this side of his personality make for a humorous story.
