Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy says Henry Cavill got sick after “inhaling cigar smoke for eight hours straight” for cameo shooting

Shawn Levy, the director of Deadpool & Wolverine, shared in a August 5 interview with The New York Times that Henry Cavill got sick while shooting his cameo due to having a lit cigar in his mouth all day.

"I think we all were, including poor Henry Cavill, who not only had that pumped-up muscular body but kept that cigar lit and in his mouth for the entirety of the shoot day. I remember hearing the next day that Henry was sick to his stomach because he had been inhaling cigar smoke for eight hours straight, but never once did he waver," he shared.

Shawn Levy also shared with the publication that they cast Henry Cavill for Deadpool & Wolverine after learning he had left the role of Superman, which he had played from 2013 to 2022.

"In the case of Henry, it was not long after everything went down with DC, and word came that Henry was being replaced as Superman," he said.

Henry Cavill was one of many surprise guest appearances in Deadpool & Wolverine. The movie also featured cameos by Chris Evans, Jennifer Garner, Wesley Snipes, Channing Tatum, and Blake Lively.

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“Henry Cavill in a part that he would kick a*s”— Director of Wolverine & Deadpool shared details behind how the actor was cast

During his interview with The New York Times, Shawn also shared how his decision to cast Cavill as the Wolverine variant was a perfect casting decision.

"Given that Deadpool is in constant conversation with culture, it felt like a great opportunity to first of all cast Henry Cavill in a part that he would kick a*s at, but also to poke fun at that other comic-book-founded movie studio and play with some self-awareness there," Shawn Levy said.

Best known for his role in the Superman franchise, Henry Cavill has also starred in other movies including Geralt of Rivia, The Witcher, Sherlock Holmes, Immortals, The Man from U.N.C.L.E and even Mission: Impossible- Fallout. He would now be seen in In the Grey, which is all set to hit the theatres in 2025.

For his various roles, the actor has won multiple awards and nominations including the Critics Choice Awards, Kids' Choice Awards, MTV Movies+ TV Awards, Teen Choice Awards, The Webby Awards, CinEuphoria Awards, Hollywood Critics Association Television Awards, and many more.

Deadpool & Wolverine was released on July 26, 2024, however, it was premiered in New York on July 22, 2024. The movie is based on the Marvel Comics characters, Deadpool & Wolverine, and stars many actors including Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, and even Leslie Uggams.

The movie became a fan favourite instantly, as soon as it was released. As per Deadline Hollywood, the movie earned over $38.5 million from just USA and Canada on the opening day. By the weekend, the movie was able to earn the makers close to $500 million from the two North American countries.