FROM SPLASH PAGE: Even though he's currently busy offing the heads of rebellious Englishmen as Sir Charles Brandon on "The Tudors," Henry Cavill revealed to MTV News that he was once connected to a very different -- and much less morally murky -- role in popular fiction.

Before the Bryan Singer-helmed "Superman Returns" went into production, Cavill was slated to star as the Man of Steel in "Terminator Salvation" director McG's vision of the beloved DC Comics superhero.

"I was attached to the McG 'Superman' movie," Cavill told MTV News during a press event for Woody Allen's "Whatever Works." "Then Bryan Singer came on and took the helm and he made his movie."

To continue reading about Henry Cavill near-miss with the Superman role, head over to SplashPage.MTV.com.

There was no chance that the actor who landed the lucky, life-changing role of Edward Cullen would not become an instant heartthrob. But could he have been someone entirely different, and still found a way into the hearts of Twilighters all over the world?

That’s the question that presents itself when one ponders the curious case of Henry Cavill.

We just published an interview over on the MTV Movies page with the 25-year-old “Whatever Works” actor, who was open and honest about his little-known “Twilight” past. In the early stages of the film’s development, author Stephenie Meyer publicly stated that the Edward she could see best fit for the part was British actor Cavill. Eventually, of course, the role went to RPattz with Stephenie’s blessing – but even then, she still said she’d love to get him into the series somewhere. Read more...

He’s one of the most legendary filmmakers of all time. His status as a Hollywood personality is unrivaled. His talents have given audiences a new, wholly original film virtually every single year since 1969.

So, how do two young actors relate to Woody Allen? For starters, they look to “Whatever Works.”

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