Henry Cavill Aims to Emulate Tom Cruise’s Dedication as an Actor
In an industry where actors often rely on stunt doubles to perform dangerous action sequences, there are a few who prefer to do their own stunts. One such actor is Tom Cruise, known for his dedication and fearlessness when it comes to performing high-risk stunts in his movies. Henry Cavill, the star of the upcoming spy comedy “Argylle,” has expressed his admiration for Cruise’s work ethic and his desire to emulate his dedication as an actor.
When asked about the best advice he’s received from Tom Cruise, Cavill revealed that it wasn’t a specific tip but rather the observation of Cruise’s unwavering dedication to his craft. Cavill stated, “It’s more about just watching the dedication he puts into stuff, and that’s advice all in itself.” While Cavill downplayed any direct comparisons between himself and Cruise, he humorously mentioned a tap dancing scene that he and co-star Sam Rockwell had to shoot for their latest blockbuster. Cavill jokingly said, “For example, he comes to a movie having learned how to stunt fly a helicopter; we learned how to tap dance a little bit. It’s a different level of dedication, and that in and of itself is the advice. If you’re going to go into something, go all the way. Do it 100 percent.”
Cavill carried this mindset into his fight scenes in “Argylle,” where he and Sam Rockwell insisted on doing their own stunts. Normally, actors have the luxury of sitting back and relaxing while their stunt doubles take over, but Cavill and Rockwell wanted to immerse themselves fully in their characters and performances. Cavill explained, “It’s a lot of time spent watching each other perform the fight because normally, if you’re doing your bit, then everyone says, ‘Okay, we’re going to move another actor and work with them. You can sit down and relax.’ But with Sam and I… the important bit was watching the other actor so we could try and mimic them to a degree.”
While the intense fight scenes made it into the final cut, the same cannot be said for the tap dance scene. Unfortunately, it ended up on the cutting room floor. Cavill shared his experience with the tap shoes, stating, “What I found with those tap shoes is that they are super dangerous… How they can move like that and then around normally with them… The amount of times we wiped out wearing those shoes, they’re not safe.”
Henry Cavill’s aspiration to emulate Tom Cruise’s dedication as an actor is commendable. By observing Cruise’s commitment to his craft and putting in the extra effort to do his own stunts, Cavill is taking his performances to the next level. In an industry where authenticity and realism are highly valued, his dedication to his roles is bound to resonate with audiences.
In conclusion, Henry Cavill’s admiration for Tom Cruise’s work ethic and dedication is evident in his approach to his own acting career. By striving to go the extra mile and fully immerse himself in his roles, Cavill is setting himself apart as an actor willing to take risks and push boundaries. As fans eagerly await the release of “Argylle,” it is clear that Cavill’s dedication and commitment will shine through on the big screen..