You know what they say about fate, right? Sometimes you’re the hammer; sometimes you’re the nail. But for Henry Cavill, it seems like he’s managed to dodge the hammer altogether, especially when it comes to the infamous Superman curse. For decades, the role of the iconic Man of Steel has been a double-edged sword, slashing away at the careers of many actors who’ve donned the cape.

Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher | Credits: Little Schmidt

Yet, The Witcher star, the British heartthrob who’s faced more setbacks than most actors can handle, somehow seems to have sidestepped it all. And while many before him have struggled under the weight of the red cape, Cavill appears to have transformed the supposed curse into his blessing.

He may just be the one star who broke it—against all odds.

The Superman Curse that hangs over the cape

The Superman Curse,...