Henry Cavill was game for any death defying stunts in Mission Impossible: Fallout to match the example set by Tom Cruise.

Henry Cavill’s Self-Inflicted “physical punishment” Changed His Mission Impossible Character Big Time

When one thinks of action stars, Tom Cruise is the first name that comes to
mind. But from the younger crop of actors, Henry Cavill
[https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/henry-cavill/] can be considered one of the best
action stars that are working in the industry today. His range of work includes
mostly action-heavy roles like Superman in Man of Steel, Man From The U.N.C.L.E,
The Witcher and not to mention Mission Impossible: Fallout. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmvsAi89BDM

Particularly, the Tom Cruise vehicle proved that Cavill is not just good at
playing Boy Scout characters but he can also play a menacing villain, August
Walker. But to go toe to toe with Cruise when it comes to stunts is another
thing. Did the Brit manage to do it? Yes, big time.

ALSO READ: “If it’s not right, you keep on shooting”: When Henry Cavill Revealed
How Much of a Perfectionist Tom Cruise Is
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HENRY CAVILL WAS DETERMINED TO DO THE STUNTS AT THE EXPENSE OF HIS OWN HEALTH 

The Mission Impossible franchise is particularly known for its death-defying
stunts that are conducted in real life with no CGI. So when Henry Cavill signed
up for the sixth installment he knew exactly what he was getting into and he was
prepared for it. Although he never went as extreme as Tom Cruise that is riding
a bike off a cliff or scaling Burj Khalifa, he did brave the harsh weather and
expanded his mental stamina to get the perfect shot.



For the famous helicopter fight scene, the crew was required to film in freezing
cold atop a mountain. The situation was “extraordinarily uncomfortable” and “it
was a form of physical punishment“. However, the Superman actor stayed in
character. He was suffering from tinnitus and he could barely move his face. In
2021, director Christopher McQuarrie praised Henry Cavill for his commitment to
the role.

“I don’t know another actor who would do that — not only do it but do it with
full commitment and never complain,” McQuarrie mentioned while speaking to The
Hollywood Reporter
[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/feature/henry-cavill-interview-witcher-superman-1235044553/]. 

The Tudors star made a fascinating traitorous villain
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-after-superman-and-the-witcher-henry-cavill-to-ace-the-role-of-antagonist-in-hercules-live-action-remake/].
He deftly confused the audience and Cruise’s character about where his loyalty
lay. Henry held his own against Tom with his physique and leading man charisma.
He also managed to become a meme with the ability to grow a mustache. 

ALSO READ: “My mother would call Tom Cruise personally…”- Henry Cavill Talks
About His Transformation From Superman to ‘Mission Impossible- Fallout’
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-my-mother-would-call-tom-cruise-personally-henry-cavill-talks-about-his-transformation-from-superman-to-mission-impossible-fallout/]

Are you hoping to see another showdown between Cruise and Cavill in a future
sequel? Share with us in the comments. 

Srabani Biswas

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When one thinks of action stars, Tom Cruise is the first name that comes to mind. But from the younger crop of actors, <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/henry-cavill/">Henry Cavill</a> can be considered one of the best action stars that are working in the industry today. His range of work includes mostly action-heavy roles like Superman in Man of Steel, Man From The U.N.C.L.E, The Witcher and not to mention Mission Impossible: Fallout. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmvsAi89BDM
Particularly, the Tom Cruise vehicle proved that Cavill is not just good at playing Boy Scout characters but he can also play a menacing villain, August Walker. But to go toe to toe with Cruise when it comes to stunts is another thing. Did the Brit manage to do it? Yes, big time.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-if-its-not-right-you-keep-on-shooting-when-henry-cavill-revealed-how-much-of-a-perfectionist-tom-cruise-is/">“If it’s not right, you keep on shooting”: When Henry Cavill Revealed How Much of a Perfectionist Tom Cruise Is</a>
<h2>Henry Cavill was determined to do the stunts at the expense of his own health </h2>
The Mission Impossible franchise is particularly known for its death-defying stunts that are conducted in real life with no CGI. So when Henry Cavill signed up for the sixth installment he knew exactly what he was getting into and he was prepared for it. Although he never went as extreme as Tom Cruise that is riding a bike off a cliff or scaling Burj Khalifa, he did brave the harsh weather and expanded his mental stamina to get the perfect shot.
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For the famous helicopter fight scene, the crew was required to film in freezing cold atop a mountain. The situation was &#8220;extraordinarily uncomfortable&#8221; and &#8220;it was a form of physical punishment&#8220;. However, the Superman actor stayed in character. He was suffering from tinnitus and he could barely move his face. In 2021, director Christopher McQuarrie praised Henry Cavill for his commitment to the role.
&#8220;I don&#8217;t know another actor who would do that — not only do it but do it with full commitment and never complain,&#8221; McQuarrie mentioned while <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/feature/henry-cavill-interview-witcher-superman-1235044553/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">speaking to The Hollywood Reporter</a>. 
The Tudors star made a <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-after-superman-and-the-witcher-henry-cavill-to-ace-the-role-of-antagonist-in-hercules-live-action-remake/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fascinating traitorous villain</a>. He deftly confused the audience and Cruise&#8217;s character about where his loyalty lay. Henry held his own against Tom with his physique and leading man charisma. He also managed to become a meme with the ability to grow a mustache. 
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-my-mother-would-call-tom-cruise-personally-henry-cavill-talks-about-his-transformation-from-superman-to-mission-impossible-fallout/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“My mother would call Tom Cruise personally…”- Henry Cavill Talks About His Transformation From Superman to ‘Mission Impossible- Fallout’</a>
Are you hoping to see another showdown between Cruise and Cavill in a future sequel? Share with us in the comments.

“If it’s not right, you keep on shooting”: When Henry Cavill Revealed How Much
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