There’s been some discussion over the past few weeks about how Henry Cavill is finally letting down his hair and showing a smidge of personality. It’s a welcome change! His Man of Steel promotional tour was, much like Superman, a bit too earnest. Now that he’s promoting a film (The Man From UNCLE) where he plays a dashing, charming, super-cool and sexy spy, Cavill just seems… lighter. Happier. Maybe it’s that he’s grown more comfortable on the promotional trail? Cavill’s Uproxx interview this week was splendid – go here to read. He also joked on the Tonight Show about sex and cardio. But I think his best interview thus far might be this profile with The Guardian. Some highlights:

The homoeroticism of UNCLE: “It’s not deliberate. It isn’t like we said, ‘Let’s gay it up a bit.’ But two male leads, a buddy movie – it’s going to happen. If it plays that way, I think it’s because Armie, Guy and myself are comfortable with our sexuality, so we’re not fearful of coming across as homosexual. A lot of straight guys would be like, ‘Oh, that’s a bit gay, I’m not doing that.’ But I’ll happily stand with my arm around my best mate in a pub. Not a problem.”

He’s still thrilled that he’s Superman: “It’s a wonderful role. There’s a huge potential there for complex storytelling, and I’m looking forward to exploring those avenues. Come on, it’s Superman! You can’t be pissed off at the idea of playing Superman for the rest of your life. ‘Oh sorry, I’m just the grandaddy of all superheroes. It’s such a pain.’ He’s a complex dude. People think Kryptonite can beat him. No. The only thing that can really beat Superman is Superman. His own noggin messing with him. His own moral choices. When you have that to start with, the storytelling can really delve into something rich. It’s like shagging someone for the first time. Sometimes it turns out to be amazing. Mostly you’re trying to get each other’s rhythm going. It’s on the next go that you start to expand. That’s why I do it. That and the money.”

He came from a wealthy family & he likes nice things: “There are some actors out there who are all, ‘Hey, I live in a cardboard box and I’ll perform on that cardboard box if I have to.’ That’s pretty much bullsh-t. Acting pays well. And anyone who says they don’t like money is being ridiculous. You shouldn’t be ruled by it, but money is lovely. Nice things are lovely.”

He doesn’t believe it when girlfriends compliment him: “I’m very self-critical and I use that to motivate myself. If I look in the mirror, I might say, ‘You’re looking good!’ Other days, like today, because I’m off-season and haven’t been training, I’ll say, ‘Look at you, you fat f–k.’ I tell myself, ‘Mate, you’re a mess. If you were to meet a bird out in a bar and bring her home, she’s expecting Superman. This is not Superman and she’s going to be mega-disappointed.’”

What happens if a fan comes up to him at the pub: “‘Don’t make a dick out of yourself’ is a good rule, whoever you are. Besides, it’s a character. If someone comes up and asks if I’m Superman, I say, ‘Sometimes. Not today, though, because I’ve got a pint in my hand. Also, I’m British.’”

On Marvel films: “I love the Marvel movies. I just happen to like mine more.”

He admits that he goes online & reads about himself: “You have your dark moments when you go on the internet forums. You’re peeking behind the curtain. You wonder, ‘What are people saying about me? Oh, that’s nice. Oh, how lovely.’ But then you find one that isn’t. One that says you’re only in a relationship to raise your profile, or to prove you’re not gay. You think, ‘Why are they being so nasty?’ Then you start shaping your behaviour around the comments, and that’s not OK. That’s not healthy.”

[From The Guardian]

Oh, Henry! “One that says you’re only in a relationship to raise your profile, or to prove you’re not gay.” Does Cavill read the comments on Celebitchy? He might. I love it when celebrities admit they read about themselves online, even though I seriously doubt that it’s healthy for anyone, even the most emotionally and psychologically resilient. For the record, if Henry is reading this: I don’t think you dated Kaley Cuoco to prove that you’re heterosexual. I think you dated her so publicly to raise your profile conveniently around the release of Man of Steel.

As for all of the rest of it – I like that he talks about money realistically. I hate this faux-hipster movement with celebrities, playing at being part of the 99%. And making the comparison between sex and playing Superman? Beautiful. And yes, Henry will get handsy with his bros, but only because he’s so comfortable in his sexuality. I’m fine with that.

Photos courtesy of WENN.

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