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A few weeks ago we learned that new Superman, Henry Cavill, seemed somewhat fated to become the Man of Steel (details HERE).

The upcoming issue of Entertainment Weekly offers further perspective as to how the actor got the gig, offering insight into one very simple, very obvious, and very significant criteria.

Among the topics of discussion: Cavill’s audition, which included shooting a screen test wearing a replica of Christopher Reeve’s once impressive, now dated Superman suit. “If you can put on that suit and pull it off,” says Snyder, ‘that’s an awesome achievement.”

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He walked out, and no one laughed,” says the director. “Other actors put that suit on, and it’s a joke, even if they’re great actors. Henry put it on, and he exuded this kind of crazy-calm confidence that just made me go ‘Wow.’ Okay: This was Superman.’”

You can find more details by clicking the Cavill cover image below. The issue goes on sale tomorrow.

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