MAN OF STEEL: Henry Cavill Meets the Troops

While director Zack Snyder and actor Henry Cavill while filming sequences for Man of Steel at Edwards Air Force Base in California, Cavill took the opportunity to thank the soldiers for all that they do.

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By EdGross - 2/2/2012


The soon-to-be Superman, who has two brothers in the British military, met with 100 Airmen to sign autographs and pose for photos. 2/1/2012 - EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Actor Henry Cavill took a break from the rigorous shooting schedule for the Warner Brothers film "Man of Steel" to meet with Edwards Airmen, pose for photographs, and sign autographs at the Joshua Tree Dining Facility here Jan. 31.

"I have such great respect for military members and what they do," Cavill said . "It's important that they know how valuable their service is. It is a pleasure to tell them how much they're appreciated."

Senior Airman Lyndee Bennett, 95th Security Forces Squadron, summed the experience up with, "It was great that he took the time out of his busy schedule to do something so wonderful for the military. He was incredibly nice. It's amazing how an event like this humanizes the actors. I really enjoyed the opportunity to meet him."

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Mystery - 2/2/2012, 2:52 AM
Do I see kryptonite in the right corner of the first pic, seems the military was prepared :P jk, no but really, its great to see him do this, respect!
Berger45 - 2/2/2012, 3:08 AM
Henry Cavill really looks like Superman. It's insane! Looking forward to Man of Steel. And cool that he meets the troops!
SuperSomething616 - 2/2/2012, 3:11 AM
Henry Cavill...what a guy!!! ;)

Makes me proud to be British!!!
Hellsing - 2/2/2012, 3:33 AM
Bale (minus the voice) has rocked as Batman/Bruce Wayne now its time for the other two Brits Garfield and Cavill to step expecting alot from both of them.
HellsHammer - 2/2/2012, 3:57 AM
NICE!
EditNinja - 2/2/2012, 3:59 AM
"now, Superman, if you can just take care of every Taliban in Afghanistan, we're done here"
gillri - 2/2/2012, 4:28 AM
that blonde girl is nice looking

you guys should youtube that video of Cavill leaving the Chateau Marmont a couple of days ago

really showed what a nice guy he is
Zordan - 2/2/2012, 4:36 AM
who is dumb to sign up to army?
Mugwamp - 2/2/2012, 4:42 AM
I don't know, probably the same dumb guys who have fought for your right to butcher a sentence.
Diehard - 2/2/2012, 4:52 AM
Mugwamp - I don't know, probably the same dumb guys who have fought for your right to butcher a sentence.

Couldn't agree more.

marvel72 - 2/2/2012, 5:05 AM
not just a superman but a top man as well.
dyk420 - 2/2/2012, 5:18 AM
Mugwamp...Exactly!!!

Looking forward to this. I have high expectations, hope I'm not let down.
UnscrupalousSmurf - 2/2/2012, 5:23 AM
Class act...dude is cool
hatrick3 - 2/2/2012, 5:34 AM
@btamanfromserbia-Piss off! Never direspect those who serve! Many people make great lives for themselves and their families through service in the military. My four years in the Navy was one the best decisions of my life.
SkateandDestroy88 - 2/2/2012, 5:38 AM
The idea of Superman trancends any one director or actor. Glad to here that Cavill is a stand up guy. Thanks to everyone who serves there country.
Fogs - 2/2/2012, 5:39 AM
He'll rock as superman, I'm sure of it.

And Snyder will nail it.
SkateandDestroy88 - 2/2/2012, 5:42 AM
"Thanks to everyone who serves their country"
QuietStorm - 2/2/2012, 6:46 AM
You guys see the pinky ring on Cavil??? It's pimpin pimpin!

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SUPERSHADOWBAT - 2/2/2012, 6:50 AM
It seems as if Cavill has this in him naturally, it's not just publicity. It does help everyone familiarize themselves with the new Superman!
BmanHall - 2/2/2012, 6:56 AM
Very cool dude. Sucks though, I had the option to get stationed there but I had to get stuck in TX. =P
dahamma - 2/2/2012, 6:58 AM
Got so much respect for those soldiers
SuperFrost - 2/2/2012, 7:04 AM
Superman!
Extricator - 2/2/2012, 7:05 AM
He is a class act,and a great ambassador for the franchise. I hope it's a success.
Gusto - 2/2/2012, 7:07 AM
gillri - 2/2/2012, 7:54 AM
@why post you a picture of ross geller?
Tonic24k - 2/2/2012, 8:39 AM
This makes me miss the Air Force. I was never stationed at Edwards but I got out 4 years ago so who knows! Guess I'll never meet Superman...
Gusto - 2/2/2012, 8:39 AM
lmao...red ross!
StrangerX - 2/2/2012, 9:08 AM
Cavil def go the look
rbfn04 - 2/2/2012, 9:45 AM
Pinkie ring? For real????????
Emjeed - 2/2/2012, 9:52 AM
@BatmanFromSerbia

Dude.. there's a lot of military personnel on this site (including me) and we don't think comments like that are funny.
grios6 - 2/2/2012, 11:19 AM
holy crap. maybe this just annoys me, but...a person in the army is a soldier, a person in the air force is an airman, a person in the marines is a marine and a person in the navy is a seaman.
thewonderer - 2/2/2012, 12:07 PM
@Hellsing

Bales voice has rocked too, generalized cliche nostalgia fanboy
mgeoff88 - 2/2/2012, 2:12 PM
This guy is Superman through and through. I've been hearing how nice of a guy he is and I know it's really going to come through in his portrayal of Superman.

@batmanfromserbia Think about what you're saying before you say it. These are men and woman who sign up because they're willing to sacrifice their lives to protect their country.

That takes a lot of courage. These people are real heroes, show some respect.

@Everyone who has served or is currently enlisted in the military: Thank you. I wish I could be as brave as you guys. Thank you for keeping us safe.
nowtheresaBATman - 2/2/2012, 2:43 PM
Henry's awesome.
dnno1 - 2/2/2012, 3:33 PM
Hellsing - 2/3/2012, 1:45 AM
@thewonderer to be honest his voice doesnt bother me much like it does others but sometimes I didn't understand a songle word he was sayin but his performance imo was great

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