He is none other than 27 year old Henry Cavill, best known for his work on "The Tudors".
While the ladies and some of our gentleman readers compose themselves, what does this mean?
First off, it once again means they're going with a relative unknown for the part of Kal-El. That's nothing to fear, necessarily. It certainly worked for Christopher Reeve, and many believe it worked for Brandon Routh.
Secondly, it means that Christopher Nolan (considered "The Godfather" of the project) wants to skew the film once again to a younger star. Does that signify that we'll be getting an origin story again? I sure hope not. Supes' story is well known and does not need to be rehashed in total. If Nolan uses the origins in short brief flashbacks (as he did in "Batman Begins"), it can be a useful tool to flesh out his character.
As with any good film (superhero or otherwise), true onscreen magic comes from a compelling story about the characters. "Superman Returns" did this very well, but fell apart a bit with Lex Luthor's plot. The shots of him hovering above the earth, seemingly to drown out, even for a moment, the din of all those who count on him was powerful. Similarly, his flight with Lois as he explains that the world truly depends on him as a savior, which makes him forever alone and apart is what makes Superman such a compelling character.
Good luck, Henry.
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