Despite the jokes about telling our parents that NO we can’t pause the friggin’ game to take out the trash, the truth is, the inability to pause a live game is a real problem. Real enough that even Man of Steel’s star, Henry Cavill, has grappled with it. Actually, he almost didn’t get the role of Superman because of it!
IGN reports that the latest issue of GQ has an interview with Cavill, where he discusses his love of video games and the incident with World of Warcraft.
Indeed, his love of games is so great that when director Zack Snyder called to offer him the Man of Steel role, he nearly missed out due to playing World of Warcraft. “I saw it was him [calling] but the thing is, you can’t save World of Warcraft, you can’t pause it. It’s live.”
But mercifully Cavill called him back and gratefully accepted the part.
Imagine that. Jeopardizing a major film role because you just can’t leave your game of World of Warcraft for a little bit. Dang.
And just in case you’re wondering, Cavill is rather fond of Skyrim.
Superman Star Talks Skyrim, World of Warcraft and Bond [IGN]
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17 responses to “Getting Caught Up In WoW Almost Cost Man Of Steel Star His Role”
Possible million dollar phone call or guild mates in raid.
DROP KICK THE MONITOR AND ANSWER PHONE.
And once you’ve drop kicked your monitor you pick up to be greeted by a telemarketer?
From the article: “I saw it was him [calling] but the thing is, you can’t save World of Warcraft, you can’t pause it. It’s live.”
“I saw it was him [calling]…”
“Sorry Cavill ,you didn’t get the role”
Damn!
“Sorry Cavill, we kicked you from the raid”
Double Damn!
haha, good one. curse those telemarketers 😐
But what if his chestpiece or shoulders were about to drop…thats a hard choice to make..
He got his chest piece, pants, boots and a cape.
“AFK: Filming Man Of Steel.”
That didn’t really almost cost him. He just missed the call, would be no different if he were on the toilet and Snyder rang.
“Going Poo Almost Cost Man Of Steel Star His Role”
“Watching a Movie in a Cinema Almost Cost Man of Steel Star His Role.”
Man of Steel? More like Man of IRON(Y).
It’s funny how real that scenario is.
This. It is ALMOST a story about another cool actor/celebrity who’s into good games. And becomes a silly puff celebrity piece.
“Going number two nearly costs actor number one role.”
Yeah because playing Superman really kickstarted Brandon Roths career, and isn’t there a Superman curse in Hollywood or something the first guy got murdered and supposedly haunts his apartment block and Reeves had a polo accident etc.
Does nobody use hands free anymore? If I was waiting on important calls I would be.