The British actor, Henry Cavill has played the characters who stood up to the authorities. For instance, Superman, Sherlock Holmes, and Geralt of Rivia. However, this started from the very beginning of his career. The 39-year-old actor played a very powerful character at the very beginning of his career in The Tudors. And the character was none other than Charles Brandon.

Charles Brandon was the closest friend and loyal ally of King Henry VIII. Apart from the King himself, Brandon is the only character who appears in every episode of the series. Not only in the show but also in reality, Brandon was the only one who was able to be dear to the king for over forty years. Apart from being the first Duke of Suffolk, Brandon also was the President of the Privy Council alongside the Duke of Norfolk. This is where it started for the English actor. Before becoming the famous Geralt of Rivia, Henry Cavill played this powerful historic character The Tudors.

Despite being close to Henry, Charles once disobeyed the king as he married the King’s sister, Princess Margaret Tudor. In the beginning, Brandon was rather an immature and sexually deviant human. However, he grew into a mature man as he got used to the power that the king gave him. Brandon always considered Henry VIII his friend. However, there were times when he felt disillusioned about the cruel events of the king’s reign.

Brandon, who was often addressed as ‘your grace’ or ‘Suffolk’ in court, played a key role in the downfall of many big heads. Those names include Queen Anne Boleyn and her family, Cardinal Wolsey, sir, and Thomas Cromwell. The history is wider and deeper. So, when it comes on to the big screen, it appeals to people while bringing out the hidden facts from the past.

But who was the real Charles Brandon played by Henry Cavill in The Tudors?

Born in 1484 and died in 1545, Charles Brandon has a surprisingly long life span for someone of those times. William Brandon, Charles’ father, was Henry VII’s standard bearer. He died defending Henry VII from Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field. Charles’ mother died when he was 10. Orphaned at a young age, it is speculated that his uncle sent him to the Royal Court. Nevertheless, because Brandon was not a prominent figure or had much money, his case relied more on sentiment.

Charles, despite his Catholic upbringing, was more open-minded to Protestantism than many of his contemporaries. In fact, he even profited from the Reformation as well. Because the show fictionalized some things while omitting some aspects, Charles Brandon from the history is somewhat different. As recorded by Britannica, Charles Brandon had a thrilling and memorable life.

Nevertheless, The Tudors has stayed closer to its adaptation of one of the most influential men from Henry VIII’s reign. Have you watched the show? Did you like it? Share your opinion with us in the comment box below.