Henry Cavill: It’s ‘enormously flattering’ Stephenie Meyer liked him for Edward Cullen

November 8, 2011 Posted by Lindsay in Stephenie Meyer,Twilight

Stephenie Meyer has said that Henry Cavill is her “perfect Edward” and Angie had a chance to chat with him about it last night at the premiere of his film Immortals! Would Henry have been our Edward Cullen if the movie had been made a few years earlier? Hmm…

Just to clarify the issue, I have found the 2005 interview where Stephenie talked about Henry. Here is what she had to say (bold done by me):

I’m a very visual person — when I read a book, I usually cast it in my head as I go. So, long before I knew I was writing a novel, I was already casting my characters. My favorite actor for Edward is Henry Cavill (a little known British actor who played Albert, the teenage son in the most recent version of The Count of Monte Cristo). I feel really passionately about him getting the role, and, should I ever get a chance to talk to anyone about any aspect of the movie, his name will be the first words off my tongue. Of course, he’ll soon be too old for seventeen-year-old Edward, so that only applies if MTV Films gets to work on it in the near future.

Heathertaylor69

Sorry but there is only one edward and thats robert nobody else could have brought the caracter to life as well as robert he was made for the part. I read the books long before the films and when I saw robert he was everything I imagined edward to be and more.

geethgai

Yeah! i guess tis guy would be a perfect fit for Edward .Atfirst when i read the book, i started to imagine Edward with this similar type of guy ,but then after i saw the movie RB also seams to be a perfect fit for Edward Cullen

guest

i wish they would have cast someone who had a little better acting skills for edward, heck even bella too. i think the actors/actresses on vampire diaries are more realistic acting than they are. although taylor lautner does a well job of acting and the rest of the cast! cant wait til the next movie. (robert and kristen have gotten better acting throughout the movies)

Kari

it's a done deal now so who cares! Rob did an excellent job being edward and Henry is doing his own thing so it's all good!

fari

Henry would have been perfect when he was younger not that he's not extremely attractive now

lovely1

Hey, I'm still for Henry Cavill. They didn't even get RP looking good until Eclipse...and even then, it looked like he had on lipstick. Cavill is just full on hotness and Stephanie was right. Oh well, I'm used to RPatz now, so...

Pam

I Love Rob as Edward, and I loved Henry in The Tudors!

ernie

Jesus, most people here are so sensitive about everything. Henry is obviously being polite and gracious about the whole issue. He didn't nominate himself for the part nor did he start the rumour, it's been well documented that Stephenie had him in mind for Edward. You can find that tidbit on her official blog. Just like her original casting choices for almost every other character. And it's nothing new, we knew that back in 2008, so why is this such a touchy subject? Rob got the part eventually, he did good, everybody loved him as Edward, but it coud've easily been someone else, and you would've loved him just the same. Nothing to get fussy about.

Toniortiz41

loved your comment. although i must say- i have not seen this Henry person act yet... I think that Robert really nailed the facial expressions well. When i read the books, i imagined the facial expressions just as Robert did it in the movies.... so many at a time. But you may be right, maybe Henry could've done it as well..........

lovely1

Sane, intelligent comments are not usually accepted well here. Just thought you'd like to know. =)

if i could dream at all...

And Rob smile is try dazzling....

if i could dream at all...

I didn't read the books before I saw twilight. But rob totally had me at "Hello, I'm Edward Cullen..." Ahhhhhh just thinking about it makes me crazy in the most amazing way possible.

Green_freak7

I think he would have done a wonderful job! I think he fits the Edward role. He has this timelessness about him whereas Robert Pattinson is more what's "hot" now. I'm not too concerned about that but I wonder who she was thinking of when writing about Bella in her books...and Jacob too!

Carleyhawdon

The only reason people think Rob is perfect for the role is because you have only seen him play it and you fell in love with him from the start but if he was never introduced and Henry was then you would have fallen for him just as much as Rob. Not saying Rob didn't do an amazing job because he did, I think he is a great actor but who knows how Henry would have done if he was casted.

Icantwaitforbreakingdawn

Thank Goodness for Rob!! I honestly cant imagine anyone else playing Edward I dont think the saga would of had the same success without him!! 18-11-11 :-)

Tmferalcat

I think with the release of Breaking Dawn on the horizon, this is a horrible time to release this story. I know actors are supposed to develop thick skins but when the book's author says this - well, hold your head high Rob - you are perfect!!!! And this site just lost some respect from me.....awfully mean story to put out right before the much waited for release of the final installment.

HannaL

I don't see him as my Edward. Maybe he would have been good, but he doesn't look like the Edward I have in my head. Neither did Rob, but he's better for me.

Lady_m_r_b

nope, the right man got the job. can't even picture anyone else for the role.

Fefox

love him. so much better!

LiviLuWho

Robert sucks and is soooo ugly!! He would have been so better as Edward!! To bad :(

Holy Crow!!

Why are you on a Twilight fan page??? Just wonderin'...

Kikiingrid

Not everyone is fan of Robert Pattison, that dosnt mean we are not twilight fans

Libluvsweetpea

He is nice looking too, but maybe too old for a high school student...

jakenlukesmom

We all love RP because of the Twilight movies. If the guy she wanted had been casted instead, you'd all be in love with him right now. Its the story that makes them appealing. You weren't going gaga over him as Cedric in Harry Potter. Lol!