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“I have always had a soft spot for…”- Henry Cavill Has a Dream Role in Mind and It Isn’t Agent 007

Henry Cavill is one of the most sought-after actors today. With a plethora of
amazing and diverse roles under his belt, it is hard to imagine that Superman
had to endure tough beginnings filled with rejections. However, the British
actor has managed to carve a space for himself and is actually in a position to
command his chosen roles. In fact, he even has a specific role he aspires to
play. If you think it is as predictable as James Bond, think again.



From his amazing performance as Geralt of Rivia to his embodiment of Sherlock
Holmes, Henry Cavill has some experience in the period drama space. Granted,
those roles are fictional, but one cannot question the authenticity of his
portrayals. So, if his dream role is that of an extremely notable historical
figure, it is safe to say The Witcher
[https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-witcher/] actor will be up to the task. Let’s
find out where in the history books we would find Cavill’s desired character.

ALSO READ: Henry Cavill Hopes for “some well-deserved Rest” for the Cast and
Crew After Wrapping Up ‘The Witcher’ Season 3.
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HENRY CAVILL WANTS TO PLAY ALEXANDER THE GREAT

Henry Cavill is in a place in his career where in he can afford to be selective
about his roles. Hopefully, he doesn’t even have to fear Robert Pattinson
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-not-just-twilight-robert-pattinson-robbed-henry-cavill-of-another-successful-franchise-harry-potter-cedric-diggory/]
beating him to the punch. From DCEU’s Man of Steel to The Tudors, Cavill has
portrayed several larger-than-life characters. In a 2011 interview with
StarTribune, the actor opened up about the kind of roles he aspires to play.

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While he doesn’t want to be typecast by playing only characters of epic
proportions, he does have his eye on an ancient and great Macedonian ruler.
“I’ve always had a soft spot for Alexander the Great,” said
[https://www.startribune.com/henry-cavill-changes-his-luck/134773038/?refresh=true]
Cavill. Several attempts have brought the former conqueror alive on-screen, but
none had any major impact. The 2004 film Alexander starring Collin
Farell, managed just an anemic 5.6 IMDb [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0346491/]
rating.

ALSO READ: How Henry Cavill Just Cannot Evade the Superman-Esque Characters Even
if He Joins MCU
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“It’ll be years before anybody tries it again,” speculated Cavill. However, the
Enola Holmes
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-originals-5-things-to-know-about-enola-holmes-ending-before-its-part-2/]
actor is still hopeful and wants to be prepared in case the opportunity presents
itself. He even joked about it, saying, “I’ll keep my legs in shape for when
they do!” Who knows? Perhaps Cavill might just manifest it and get to play one
of the greatest military leaders in history. 



Wouldn’t Henry Cavill be perfect as Alexander the Great? Let us know in the
comments. In the meantime, with the release of Enola Holmes 2 just around the
corner, you can watch the first part streaming
[https://www.netflix.com/in/title/81277950] on Netflix as a refresher.

 

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Apart from working as an architect in the past, Natasha currently also ghostwrites for various travel and lifestyle blogs like italyfoodies.com, mypureplants.com and more. Moreover, she has also been involved as a screenplay analyst with Outstanding Screenplays London.

An avid cinephile, Natasha especially enjoys quirky dark comedies and gangster films. She can talk about films by Quentin Tarantino and Guy Ritchie for days and even aspires to make her own film someday. When not at work, she can be found at at outdoor music concert or a stand-up gig. Additionally, she’s a feminist, LGBTQIA ally and a strong mental health advocate.

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Henry Cavill is one of the most sought-after actors today. With a plethora of amazing and diverse roles under his belt, it is hard to imagine that Superman had to endure tough beginnings filled with rejections. However, the British actor has managed to carve a space for himself and is actually in a position to command his chosen roles. In fact, he even has a specific role he aspires to play. If you think it is as predictable as James Bond, think again.
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From his amazing performance as Geralt of Rivia to his embodiment of Sherlock Holmes, Henry Cavill has some experience in the period drama space. Granted, those roles are fictional, but one cannot question the authenticity of his portrayals. So, if his dream role is that of an extremely notable historical figure, it is safe to say <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-witcher/">The Witcher</a> actor will be up to the task. Let&#8217;s find out where in the history books we would find Cavill&#8217;s desired character.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-henry-cavill-hopes-for-some-well-deserved-rest-for-the-cast-and-crew-after-wrapping-up-the-witcher-season-3/" rel="bookmark">Henry Cavill Hopes for &#8220;some well-deserved Rest&#8221; for the Cast and Crew After Wrapping Up &#8216;The Witcher&#8217; Season 3.</a>
<h2>Henry Cavill wants to play Alexander The Great</h2>
Henry Cavill is in a place in his career where in he can afford to be selective about his roles. Hopefully, he doesn&#8217;t even have to fear <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-not-just-twilight-robert-pattinson-robbed-henry-cavill-of-another-successful-franchise-harry-potter-cedric-diggory/">Robert Pattinson</a> beating him to the punch. From DCEU&#8217;s Man of Steel to The Tudors, Cavill has portrayed several larger-than-life characters. In a 2011 interview with StarTribune, the actor opened up about the kind of roles he aspires to play.
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While he doesn&#8217;t want to be typecast by playing only characters of epic proportions, he does have his eye on an ancient and great Macedonian ruler. &#8220;I&#8217;ve always had a soft spot for Alexander the Great,&#8221; <a href="https://www.startribune.com/henry-cavill-changes-his-luck/134773038/?refresh=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a> Cavill. Several attempts have brought the former conqueror alive on-screen, but none had any major impact. The 2004 film Alexander starring Collin Farell, managed just an anemic 5.6 <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0346491/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IMDb</a> rating.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-how-henry-cavill-just-cannot-evade-the-superman-esque-characters-even-if-he-joins-mcu/" rel="bookmark">How Henry Cavill Just Cannot Evade the Superman-Esque Characters Even if He Joins MCU</a>
&#8220;It&#8217;ll be years before anybody tries it again,&#8221; speculated Cavill. However, the <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-originals-5-things-to-know-about-enola-holmes-ending-before-its-part-2/">Enola Holmes</a> actor is still hopeful and wants to be prepared in case the opportunity presents itself. He even joked about it, saying, &#8220;I&#8217;ll keep my legs in shape for when they do!&#8221; Who knows? Perhaps Cavill might just manifest it and get to play one of the greatest military leaders in history. 
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Top 10 Alexander The Great Facts" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9wf4I4QwjkQ?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
Wouldn&#8217;t Henry Cavill be perfect as Alexander the Great? Let us know in the comments. In the meantime, with the release of Enola Holmes 2 just around the corner, you can watch the first part <a href="https://www.netflix.com/in/title/81277950" target="_blank" rel="noopener">streaming</a> on Netflix as a refresher.
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Natasha is a writer at Netflix Junkie. Despite completing her Masters in Architecture from Hochschule Anhalt in Germany, she decided to follow her passion for storytelling. Apart from working as an architect in the past, Natasha currently also ghostwrites for various travel and lifestyle blogs like italyfoodies.com, mypureplants.com and more. Moreover, she has also been involved as a screenplay analyst with Outstanding Screenplays London. An avid cinephile, Natasha especially enjoys quirky dark comedies and gangster films. She can talk about films by Quentin Tarantino and Guy Ritchie for days and even aspires to make her own film someday. When not at work, she can be found at at outdoor music concert or a stand-up gig. Additionally, she’s a feminist, LGBTQIA ally and a strong mental health advocate.

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