He shared that financial stability was a factor in his career choices and almost made him quit acting.
Over the past decade, Henry Cavill has risen to become one of the most prominent figures in the film industry. Following his DC debut as Superman in the 2013 film, the British actor has continued to impress fans with his performance in movies and shows like Mission: Impossible – Fallout and The Witcher. Along with his performances, he has also garnered a dedicated fan base for his passion for gaming and fantasy book series.
Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018)
However, it’s important to note that the actor doesn’t dismiss the significance of financial considerations. During a 2013 interview with GQ, the Man of Steel star got candid about the fair compensation for artists and strongly contradicted the notion that money is irrelevant in the realm of art.
Henry Cavill’s Candid Opinion on the Significance of Money
Hollywood star Henry Cavill has made substantial progress in his career. However, things weren’t always the same for him. During an interview with GQ, he shared that he wanted to be one of the names in Hollywood that brings the audience to theatres.
Henry Cavill as Superman in Man of Steel
During the same conversation, the 40-year-old actor challenged the notion that some may claim otherwise for artistic reasons, as he straightforwardly admitted the significance of money. “Yeah! What, are you crazy?” he said while dismissing the idea of solely working for artistic reasons.
“God, all those people who say, ‘Oh no, the money doesn’t matter.’ Yeah, right. They’re either mad, or they’re lying. I mean, come on. ‘Oh no, don’t pay me anything. It’s for the arts.’ I’m sorry, no. Pay me the money. I’m not doing it for charity.”
Henry Cavill in The Witcher
The Witcher star’s statement highlights the practical aspects of needing financial stability, as it was one of the reasons he almost quit acting. Cavill shared that although he was getting screentests for Superman and James Bond, he was “not getting paid,” which made him question if all his efforts were really worth it.
