“I wanna have…” – Henry Cavill on Why He Does Not Prefer Stunt Doubles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pUMzDEV-DEHenry Cavill
[https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/henry-cavill/]does not believe in stunt doubles.
The actor recently broke a million hearts after announcing that he would no
longer play Superman. However, we can expect to see him in future action movies
as well. He is famous for playing Clark Kent and Geralt of Rivia for The
Witcher.



But the actor who usually plays heroic roles also played a villain opposite to
Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible: Fallout. While Cruise is already applauded for
doing his own stunts, Cavill also followed him in this regard. In an interview,
the 39-year-old revealed why he prefers to do his own stunts over having a stunt
double.


WHY HENRY CAVILL PREFERS DOING HIS OWN STUNTS DESPITE HAVING STUNTMEN

While it is common for many actors to hire a stunt double, Cavill refers to
doing his own stunts. Action movies are full of stunts that can often also be
risky, but The Witcher [https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-witcher/] actor only
finds it to be fun. During an interview
[https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=893093191700023] on the Rich Eisen Show, he
was asked why he likes to do his stunts. To which he said, “I wanna have some
fun too.”



He explained further how he wants the audience to look at him and credit him,
and not credit the stuntman for the work. That way, they can completely invest
in the character without realizing that someone did the stunts. However, he did
credit stunt performers for her fantastic work.

ALSO READ: “That’s difficult for even me” – Zachary Levi Opens up on Henry
Cavill and Dwayne Johnson Chaos, Expresses His Interest in Working With Them
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For Mission Impossible: Fallout, all but one stunt was done by Cavill. That was
the sky diving jump, which he wanted to do, but was not allowed to since it
could have put both his and Cruise’s life in danger. But both the actors did the
helicopter stunt in the movie, which was already risky enough.



Cavill is known for taking his roles very seriously, often doing research for
the parts as well, so the character can be as authentic as possible.

Were you surprised to find out that Henry Cavill did his stunts? Comment your
thoughts.

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<p><a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/henry-cavill/">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pUMzDEV-DEHenry Cavill </a>does not believe in stunt doubles. <strong>The actor recently broke a million hearts after announcing that he would no longer play Superman.</strong> However, we can expect to see him in future action movies as well. He is famous for playing Clark Kent and Geralt of Rivia for <em>The Witcher.</em></p>
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Bathroom Fight Scene | Tom Cruise &amp; Henry Cavill | Mission: Impossible- Fallout | Netflix India" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PmvsAi89BDM?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p>But the actor who usually plays heroic roles also played a villain opposite to Tom Cruise in <em>Mission Impossible: Fallout</em>. <strong>While Cruise is already applauded for doing his own stunts, Cavill also followed him in this regard.</strong> In an interview, the 39-year-old revealed why he prefers to do his own stunts over having a stunt double.</p>
<h2>Why Henry Cavill prefers doing his own stunts despite having stuntmen</h2>
<p>While it is common for many actors to hire a stunt double, <strong>Cavill refers to doing his own stunts.</strong> Action movies are full of stunts that can often also be risky, but <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-witcher/"><em>The Witcher</em></a> actor only finds it to be fun. During an <a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=893093191700023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interview</a> on the Rich Eisen Show, he was asked why he likes to do his stunts. To which he said,<em> &#8220;I wanna have some fun too.</em>&#8221;</p>
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Henry Cavill DOES NOT Believe in Stunt Doubles | The Rich Eisen Show | 12/5/19" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6wz3yD3it-g?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p><strong>He explained further how he wants the audience to look at him and credit him, and not credit the stuntman for the work</strong>. That way, they can completely invest in the character without realizing that someone did the stunts. <strong>However, he did credit stunt performers for her fantastic work.</strong></p>
<p>ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-thats-difficult-for-even-me-zachary-levi-opens-up-on-henry-cavill-and-dwayne-johnson-chaos-expresses-his-interest-in-working-with-them/">&#8220;That&#8217;s difficult for even me&#8221; – Zachary Levi Opens up on Henry Cavill and Dwayne Johnson Chaos, Expresses His Interest in Working With Them</a></p>
<p>For <em>Mission Impossible: Fallout</em>, all but one stunt was done by Cavill. <strong>That was the sky diving jump, which he wanted to do, but was not allowed to</strong> since it could have put both his and Cruise&#8217;s life in danger. But both the actors did the helicopter stunt in the movie, which was already risky enough.</p>
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018) - The Halo Jump Scene (1/10) | Movieclips" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0pUMzDEV-DE?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p>Cavill is known for taking his roles very seriously, <strong>often doing research for the parts as well</strong>, so the character can be as authentic as possible.</p>
<p>Were you surprised to find out that Henry Cavill did his stunts? Comment your thoughts.</p>


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