Brandon Routh as Clark Kent / Superman opposite Kevin Spacey and Kate Bosworth was cast in 2006, the 'Superman Returns' Bryan Singer vaunted starting. But after the director proposed to other projects, a new story by Christopher Nolan ("Creation"), designed Snyder had apparently chasing a new vision for his feature film version that opened in December 2012.
Snyder (director of "300" and "Watchmen") called the Cavill "the perfect choice to don the cape and S-shield."
Years ago, Cavill said to be a hero icon, back when McG ("Charlie's Angels") wanted a version of the popular vote "Superman" before Singer has taken the reins. In addition, Cavill would get so close to the role of Bruce Wayne / Batman, Christian Bale, before signing on as The Dark Knight under the direction of star Nolan's 2005 "Batman Begins".
In a statement, Snyder said, "In the pantheon of superheroes, Superman is the best known and revered character of all time, and I am honored to be part of his return to the big screen, I also join Warner Bros., Legendary and producers. to say how excited we are about the casting of Henry.