Key Takeaways:
– Henry Cavill shares an engaging look into his cameo role in Deadpool & Wolverine.
– Cavill's appearance humorously brings up his past Justice League mustache debacle.
– During filming, Cavill fell ill after inhaling cigar smoke for long hours.
– Director Shawn Levy tags Cavill's Logan character as ‘Cavillrine'.
– The cameo is also a playful knock at DC drama, soon after Cavill's Superman exit.
It's been a treat for movie lovers as Deadpool & Wolverine emerges as the film of the year. Actors who made guest appearances, including Henry Cavill, delightfully connect with fans to celebrate.
Henry Cavill's Cameo
Henry Cavill, famously known for his Superman role, joins the fun by sharing his official scene. In an Instagram post, Cavill, who appears as a Wolverine variant in the movie, shares a picture of himself. He captioned his picture humorously, saying, “To be safe, I shaved the moustache off for this one. Just the moustache.” Taking a poke at his Justice League mustache mix-up.
Cavill's Stomach-upsetting Day
Recently, an interview with Shawn Levy, the film's director, shone a light on a less enjoyable aspect of Cavill's appearance. As per The Hollywood Reporter, Cavill suffered from inhaling cigar smoke during his time on set. Cavill held and kept a lit cigar in his mouth for the entire day of shooting, leading to an upsetting stomach.
However, despite his discomfort, Cavill impressively did not falter. As Levy shared, “I remember hearing the next day that Henry was sick to his stomach, but never once did he waver.”
The Cavillrine Inside Story
Delving deeper into Cavill's portrayal, Levy highlighted an interesting element. He stated, “Ryan brilliantly named Henry Cavill's Logan ‘the Cavillrine'.”
Cavill's involvement in the movie is a mix of several references. Some fans have speculated that Cavill could be the one to fill Jackman's Wolverine boots if Jackman decides to hang up his claws before turning 90.
A Swing At DC?
Interestingly, the cameo is more than just an inside joke. It also takes a jab at the DC drama, specifically relating to Cavill's departure as Superman from DC Extended Universe (DCEU).
Levy explained, “In the case of Henry, it was not long after everything went down with DC and word came that Henry was being replaced as Superman.” He added, “Given that Deadpool is in constant conversation with culture, it felt like a great opportunity to cast Henry Cavill in a part that he would kick ass at, but also to poke fun at that other comic-book-founded movie studio and play with some self-awareness there.”
Undoubtedly, the highly-anticipated film, Deadpool & Wolverine, aside from its evident success, has also sparked engaging conversations regarding Henry Cavill's cameo.
Keep these tidbits in mind and enjoy the movie even more when you watch it the next time! The creative spin the movie takes on Cavill's role seems to be a hit amongst the fans, making the film even more exciting. So, grab a bucket of popcorn and go savor the film everyone's been talking about!
