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Henry Cavill Cast as Superman in Zack Snyder Film

The 'Tudors' actor is the 'perfect choice to don the cape and "S" shield,' the director said.

Henry Cavill, the star of Showtime's The Tudors, has been cast as iconic superhero Superman in a film to be directed by Zack Snyder, Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures confirmed in a statement Jan. 30.