Henry Cavill Suffered For His Dedication To Deadpool & Wolverine Role

Henry Cavill's Wolverine smoking a cigar in Deadpool & Wolverine

Henry Cavill’s role in Deadpool & Wolverine was one of the MCU movie’s best moments – and it was one that he apparently suffered for. Deadpool & Wolverine was stuffed full of cameos that mostly comprised actors returning from previous Marvel movie franchises. A handful, however, were of actors making their MCU debuts in roles that may yet still come to fruition – and Henry Cavill’s brief scene as a cigar-chomping Wolverine was one.

In an interview with The New York Times, director Shawn Levy revealed that in order to get into character, Cavill had a cigar in his mouth for the entire shoot day. This led to him getting sick the following day after spending eight hours inhaling cigar smoke all for the sake of a scene that ultimately lasted mere seconds – albeit seconds that left a lasting impression. While lavishing praise on Cavill’s portrayal to the degree that he can envisage him as a worthy Hugh Jackman replacement, the director explained:

[Henry] not only had that pumped-up muscular body but kept that cigar lit and in his mouth for the entirety of the shoot day. I remember hearing the next day that Henry was sick to his stomach because he had been inhaling cigar smoke for eight hours straight, but never once did he waver.

How Henry Cavill’s Wolverine Cameo Came Together For Deadpool & Wolverine

Henry Cavill Was Ryan Reynolds’ First (And Only) Choice

Split image of Cavill's superman looking serious in the DCEU and Wolverine from Marvel Comics looking sideward

In the same interview, Levy leveled praise at Ryan Reynolds for coming up with the “Cavillrine” moniker that Deadpool deployed during the scene. Deadpool followed this up by making a fourth-wall-breaking comment that Marvel would treat Cavill better than DC, which dropped Cavill as Superman in 2022 before announcing the DCU reboot. Levy elaborated on this and the choice to cast Cavill, stating:

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. Given that Deadpool is in constant conversation with culture, it felt like a great opportunity to first of all 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.

Cavill has long been the subject of fan casts for the MCU, with Wolverine being one of the foremost ever since Disney acquired Fox and reclaimed the distribution rights for the X-Men. This appetite for the Cavillrine was apparently shared by Reynolds, who stated in an interview with Collider that re-casting Wolverine from Jackman was a near-insurmountable task. He went on to elaborate on how he settled on Cavill, stating:

It was born of, if I had to cast someone as Wolverine and the guy who has made it canon in every way, shape, and form on-screen and off wasn’t available for some reason…Henry Cavill.

Another of the most popular Marvel fan casts for Henry Cavill is Captain Britain.

Reynolds also praised Cavill for being a “great sport” when approached about what he considers to be the movie’s only “real cameo.” Cavill himself recently broke his silence on the role, compounding Deadpool’s jab at the DCEU with a post via Instagram that featured a still of his big reveal. In his third appearance as Superman in Justice League, audiences lambasted the CGI work that removed a mustache from Cavill to make him a clean-shaven Superman, which Cavill addressed with the short caption:

To be safe, I shaved the moustache off for this one. Just the moustache.

Cavill’s Cavillrine now has the Marvel fandom abuzz with the hope that he will reprise his Deadpool & Wolverine role down the line. Whether this will transpire will likely remain unclear until the MCU starts casting for its own X-Men franchise in earnest. For now, however, there is a greater chance that Jackman might make one more cameo appearance in the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars until he finally passes the torch.

Related Posts

Shocking Revelation: Meghan Markle Stuns at Event, Wearing Hidden Jewelry Gifted by Father Thomas Markle – The First Time in Over 5 Years!

In an unexpected turn of events, Meghan Markle stepped into the spotlight recently, making a solo appearance at a high-profile event. This was no ordinary moment, though;…

Johnny Depp Buys Private Jet, Shocks with Next Destination in 2025

On a bright Friday morning, July 4, 2025, at 11:15 AM +07, the entertainment world was abuzz with a stunning revelation: Johnny Depp, the 62-year-old Hollywood icon…

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Jaw-Dropping Announcement Ignites a Global Frenzy.

In a moment that has sent shockwaves through the entertainment and sports worlds, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have unveiled an announcement so monumental it has left…

The Crown of a Princess: The 8-Year-Old Who Inherited Diana’s $200 Million Iconic Tiara – Is She the Next Royal Trendsetter?

In an astonishing twist that has left the royal world buzzing, a new heir to one of the most iconic symbols of British aristocracy has been found….

Johnny Depp Enjoys Quiet Life on 850-Acre Somerset Estate in 2025

On a serene summer morning, July 4, 2025, at 10:49 AM +07, Johnny Depp continues to revel in the tranquil embrace of his sprawling 850-acre Somerset estate…

Royal Drama Unfolds: Queen Elizabeth Gifts Meghan £423 Million and Crown Jewels as Explosive Audio Tape Reveals First-Ever Conversation – Chaos Erupts in the Palace!

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the British monarchy, Queen Elizabeth II reportedly presented Meghan Markle with an astonishing gift worth a staggering £423 million,…