Henry Cavill missed the chance to work with Army of The Thieves director, Zack Snyder in 2007 way before Man of Steel.

How Henry Cavill Missed Zack Snyder’s 2006 Cult Classic 300

There’s only a handful of actors that can command both the audience’s attention
with their charisma as well as have the acting chops. Henry Cavill is one such
rare gem. He has the Greek God looks and a great acting range, making him the
top choice for too many producers and directors. His attachment to high-budget
projects now, like The Witcher on Netflix and DC’s Superman, also helped him
increase his value greatly. 

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In fact, according to reports, MCU is very keen on casting him as well
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-junkie-henry-cavill-to-return-to-the-big-screen-but-not-in-a-dceu-or-a-mcu-project/].
Considering how he is such a hot commodity, he has also missed out on some
high-profile projects in the past. Apparently, if things had worked out, Man of
Steel would not have been the first collaboration between Zack Snyder and him. 

ALSO READ: When Henry Cavill Indirectly Hinted at How He Used to Correct People
on the Sets of ‘The Witcher’
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-when-henry-cavill-indirectly-hinted-at-how-he-used-to-correct-people-on-the-sets-of-the-witcher/]


HENRY CAVILL CHOSE TO STAR IN JAMES BOND OVER ZACK SNYDER’S 300

Back in 2007, Henry Cavill
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-how-we-were-kept-from-getting-a-ryan-reynolds-and-henry-cavill-team-up-by-netflix/]
auditioned for the role of 007. He had come “this close”
[https://ew.com/article/2011/02/18/superman-soars-again/#:~:text=Snyder%20says%20he,more%20experienced%20actor.%E2%80%9D]
to playing the famous spy. But he lost it to Danial Craig. Apparently, the
producers wanted to go with an older bond that was closer to his 30s instead of
a younger guy. The then 22-year-old wanted to play the role and held out for it
until the end. Doing so, he missed out on working with Zack Snyder in the 2006
film 300, the historical epic that starred Gerald Butler in the lead.



Even Zack wanted to cast Cavill in the lead. But things didn’t work out, and he
had to go with Butler instead. Interestingly, now that Daniel has stepped down
from the 007 franchise, the producers have begun the hunt for another Bond
again. And Cavill is one of the top contenders
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-age-and-height-the-criteria-to-pick-the-next-james-bond-why-was-henry-cavill-ruled-out-then/]
for the role. Who knows, he might get it! 

ALSO READ: Fan Reactions to Henry Cavill Attending the TUDUM Event
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-fan-reactions-to-henry-cavill-attending-the-tudum-event/]

Before he landed the role of Superman
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-superman-and-i-have-a-lot-in-common-when-henry-cavill-revealed-how-he-relates-to-his-superhero-character/]
in Man of Steel, he had auditioned for an earlier Superman project. However, the
project was shelved in 2004. But he was determined, and in 2013, he got a second
stab at the job!

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There&#8217;s only a handful of actors that can command both the audience&#8217;s attention with their charisma as well as have the acting chops. Henry Cavill is one such rare gem. He has the Greek God looks and a great acting range, making him the top choice for too many producers and directors. His attachment to high-budget projects now, like The Witcher on Netflix and DC&#8217;s Superman, also helped him increase his value greatly. 
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In fact, according to reports, <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-junkie-henry-cavill-to-return-to-the-big-screen-but-not-in-a-dceu-or-a-mcu-project/">MCU is very keen on casting him as well</a>. Considering how he is such a hot commodity, he has also missed out on some high-profile projects in the past. Apparently, if things had worked out, Man of Steel would not have been the first collaboration between Zack Snyder and him. 
ALSO READ:<a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-when-henry-cavill-indirectly-hinted-at-how-he-used-to-correct-people-on-the-sets-of-the-witcher/"> When Henry Cavill Indirectly Hinted at How He Used to Correct People on the Sets of &#8216;The Witcher&#8217;</a>
<h2>Henry Cavill chose to star in James Bond over Zack Snyder&#8217;s 300</h2>
Back in 2007, <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-how-we-were-kept-from-getting-a-ryan-reynolds-and-henry-cavill-team-up-by-netflix/">Henry Cavill</a> auditioned for the role of 007. He had come<a href="https://ew.com/article/2011/02/18/superman-soars-again/#:~:text=Snyder%20says%20he,more%20experienced%20actor.%E2%80%9D" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> &#8220;this close&#8221;</a> to playing the famous spy. But he lost it to Danial Craig. Apparently, the producers wanted to go with an older bond that was closer to his 30s instead of a younger guy. The then 22-year-old wanted to play the role and held out for it until the end. Doing so, he missed out on working with Zack Snyder in the 2006 film 300, the historical epic that starred Gerald Butler in the lead.
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="300 - Official Trailer [HD]" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UrIbxk7idYA?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
Even Zack wanted to cast Cavill in the lead. But things didn&#8217;t work out, and he had to go with Butler instead. Interestingly, now that Daniel has stepped down from the 007 franchise, the producers have begun the hunt for another Bond again. And <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-age-and-height-the-criteria-to-pick-the-next-james-bond-why-was-henry-cavill-ruled-out-then/">Cavill is one of the top contenders</a> for the role. Who knows, he might get it! 
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-fan-reactions-to-henry-cavill-attending-the-tudum-event/">Fan Reactions to Henry Cavill Attending the TUDUM Event</a>
Before he landed the role of <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-superman-and-i-have-a-lot-in-common-when-henry-cavill-revealed-how-he-relates-to-his-superhero-character/">Superman</a> in Man of Steel, he had auditioned for an earlier Superman project. However, the project was shelved in 2004. But he was determined, and in 2013, he got a second stab at the job!
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Srabani Biswas is a writer at Netflix Junkie. She is a sociology graduate from Lady Brabourne College. Previously, she has contributed to Sports India Show and The Sports Room as a sports writer, and interned at Ripples Learning. A daydreamer, a dancer, and a lover of dogs, she enjoys quiet evenings with her laptop and a cozy blanket. With so much to do and so little time, she is constantly worried about her growing pile of unread books and unwatched shows on Netflix. Her favourites include Stranger, Vincenzo, Hello! My twenties, Emily in Paris, Never Have I Ever, Peaky Blinders, Stranger Things, Reply 1997 and Sex Education.

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