Henry Cavill, best known for playing roles like Superman and Geralt of Rivia, is no stranger to the limelight. However, despite all the fame, the British superstar finds his thrill at home with video games and fantasy books. He has been a bonafide fantasy geek for years, spending countless hours painting miniatures and strategizing epic battles.

While his love for gaming and reveling in nerd activities is well-documented, only a few would know he cherished this genre even before he learned to read. But how?

Henry Cavill had a childhood full of fantasy stories 

In 2019, Henry Cavill sat down with Heatworld to talk about his role in The Witcher season 2. During the conversation, he also dwelled on the indelible mark the fantasy genre had left on his life. He explained how this world had been a part of his life since he was a little boy. “My dad would read to me before I could read,” which became a habit for the actor.

Therefore, when he grew up, he developed a strong passion for reading and dedicated much time to it. The Immortals star continued to explain his love for gaming and how he had been playing roles in games long before he took the limelight on-screen as Geralt. He has expressed his love for iconic games like Warhammer and The Witcher in several interviews.

He even said that he would love to play a character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, specifically Captain Britain, one day. While Cavill has never shied away from showing off his nerdy side to fans, it is also undeniable that his family had a pivotal role in showing the beauty of this genre and the actor has admitted it.

The former Superman owes his spectacular taste to his family

Fans have always admired the deep connection Henry Cavill had with his fantasy roles. However, they might have never gotten that perfect Superman or Geralt, if not for his parents’ influence. In an interview with Josh Horowitz, the Enola Holmes actor spoke about his childhood days. When asked about who helped him build his interests in life, the actor revealed “It’s gotta be my dad, absolutely”.

He recalled his dad used to read him short stories and how those things turned out to be helpful in his life later. His interest in the fantasy genre helped him understand the iconic mutant he played because the actor was already well-versed with the character since his childhood days. Fans hope for the same phenomenon to replicate as he has joined hands with Amazon to adapt Warhammer 40,000. 

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