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Henry Cavill: Interested in Bond Villain, Not Lead Role

4/3/2026

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Henry Cavill expressed interest in playing a Bond villain in Heat Magazine, saying he would not pursue the lead role.
At 42, he says he feels too old to take on the lead role.
His career has flourished since missing out on Bond, including his role as Superman in Man of Steel.
Upcoming projects include In the Grey, Enola Holmes 3, a live-action Voltron, and a Highlander reboot.

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Story summary

Henry Cavill expressed interest in playing a Bond villain in Heat Magazine, saying he would not pursue the lead role.
At 42, he says he feels too old to take on the lead role.
His career has flourished since missing out on Bond, including his role as Superman in Man of Steel.
Upcoming projects include In the Grey, Enola Holmes 3, a live-action Voltron, and a Highlander reboot.