Man of Steel (film) Man of Steel (film) Man of Steel is a 2013 superhero film featuring the DC Comics character Superman. It is a British-American venture produced by DC Entertainment, Legendary Pictures and Syncopy, and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. It is the first installment in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). The film is directed by Zack Snyder, written by David S. Goyer, and stars Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Antje Traue, Ayelet Zurer, Christopher Meloni, and Russell Crowe. "Man of Steel" is a reboot of the "Superman" film series that portrays the character's origin story.
Henry Cavill in "Casino Royale". The producers and director Martin Campbell were torn between him and Daniel Craig; reportedly Campbell supported Cavill but the producers preferred an older Bond. Craig ultimately landed the role. Despite reports that he was a contender for Batman in "Batman Begins", Cavill confirmed that he never auditioned for, nor was offered, the role. He starred in director Joel Schumacher's horror film, "Blood Creek" (2008), and had a supporting role in Woody Allen's comedy film, "Whatever Works" (2009). Cavill played the lead role of Theseus in Tarsem Singh's mythological film, "Immortals", released 11 November 2011. Cavill starred, alongside