'Too much, it was too much': When Superman Henry Cavill got more than he bargained for in a kissing scene with Amy Adams
Henry Cavill was left uncomfortable by a kissing technique that Amy Adams tried while filming a Superman scene. Adams learned the technique from filmmaker David O. Russell, but Cavill felt it was "too much."
Updated : October 20, 2023 05:27 PM ISTHenry Cavill was left uncomfortable by a kissing technique that Amy Adams tried while filming a Superman scene. Adams learned the technique from filmmaker David O. Russell, but Cavill felt it was "too much."
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With his chiseled jaw and piercing gaze, the former Superman actor, Henry Cavill, has sent hearts soaring across the globe. But even the Man of Steel can have his uncomfortable moments, especially when it comes to on-screen kisses!
A Kissing Technique Gone Awry
In a dazzling look-back at an amusing behind-the-scenes tale, let's travel to the sets of the iconic film where Cavill's Superman was brought face-to-face, or rather lip-to-lip, with the alluring Lois Lane played by Amy Adams. During an appearance on *The Graham Norton Show, Adams revealed her kissing technique inspired by filmmaker David O. Russell.
"David O’Russell has a thing with tongue. He likes to see it. I tried that with Henry it didn’t work,” Adams confessed, detailing her adventurous attempt. The response from the handsome Cavill? "Too much, it was too much.”
While many fans would daydream about locking lips with the charismatic actor, Adams went on to express her embarrassment over the incident, humorously saying, “I’m coming across as such a creep for poor Henry.”
An Unforgettable On-Screen Pair
Henry Cavill and Amy Adams as Superman and Lois remain etched in the minds of fans as one of the most electrifying on-screen couples to date. Their chemistry was palpable, yet behind the magic of the silver screen lay these amusing and slightly awkward experiences.
Reflecting on her admiration for Cavill, Adams added, “I talked to other people like oh Henry it’s beautiful he’s such a nice guy. But then you say it in front of him and then you feel like really creepy.”
Despite Cavill's retirement from the red cape, fans continue to reminisce about the golden era of Superman he represented. Meanwhile, anticipation builds for the upcoming Superman reboot, Superman: Legacy, scheduled for release in 2025, which, unfortunately for the fans, will not see Cavill's return.
The saga of Cavill's Superman is filled with action, romance, and undeniable charisma. However, this anecdote of an awkward on-screen kiss adds a charming, human touch to a character otherwise known for his superhuman strength.
Whether facing supervillains or navigating the complex world of on-screen romance, Henry Cavill's Superman remains an enduring symbol of strength and vulnerability, even if a certain "tongue thing" was a bit "too much."
Let's hear it for the Man of Steel, who, in this unforgettable moment, proved that even Superman can blush!
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