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Henry Cavill is Superman

The Philippine Star

MANILA, Philippines –  Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures announces that Henry Cavill (photo) has won the coveted role of Superman.

The film will be directed by Zack Snyder who stated, “In the pantheon of superheroes, Superman is the most recognized and revered character of all time, and I am honored to be a part of his return to the big screen.  I also join Warner Bros., Legendary and the producers in saying how excited we are about the casting of Henry.  He is the perfect choice to don the cape and S shield.”

Charles Roven, Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan and Deborah Snyder are the movie producers. The screenplay is being written by David Goyer based on a story by Goyer and Nolan. Thomas Tull and Lloyd Phillips are executive producers.

Cavill recently wrapped production on The Cold Light of Day and stars in the upcoming Immortals.

Targeted for release in December 2012, the new Superman movie will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

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CHARLES ROVEN

CHRISTOPHER NOLAN AND DEBORAH SNYDER

COLD LIGHT OF DAY

DAVID GOYER

EMMA THOMAS

ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY

GOYER AND NOLAN

HENRY CAVILL

PICTURES AND LEGENDARY PICTURES

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