He is a talented British actor known in the The Tudors series.

As quoted from todayshow, The director, Zack Snyder (also become director in ’300′) state,

“The perfect choice to don the cape and ‘S’ shield.”

Announcement of the election of Henry Cavill as Superman delivered directly through an official statement, written by Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures. Reportedly, Legendary and the producers were impressed with Henry’s casting.

One movie starring Henry Civill (as Will Shaw) in 2011, The Cold Light of Day. The film also stars Bruce Willis. The Cold Light of Day tells about (as quoted from IMDB),

A young American (Cavill) uncovers a conspiracy during his attempt to save his family, who were kidnapped while on vacation in Spain.

Charles Roven, Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan and Deborah Snyder will be produced ‘Superman: Man of Steel’ (2012) (IMDB detail).