"Extremely Polite, Well-Mannered & Genuine" Photog On Henry

Felix surprised us earlier this week, with a behind the scenes look at Henry during his Men's Fitness shoot this summer. He's gotten to work with him twice for the magazine, and now he's talked to Henry Cavill Org about his experience and shared more great pics:

Henry has always been a pleasure to work with. Extremely polite, well-mannered and genuine. He works with utmost profession on set and has always made an effort to make sure everyone feels a sense of inclusion, which can really become the difference between an awful day and a celebratory one. (..) He always goes out of his way to make sure there's ease and comfort on set. He also knows how to make fun of himself regarding anything he feels is on the side of ridiculous. This plays a huge part in making the day an enjoyable one for all.

Felix even got a chance to meet Kal!

Kal was in his element with so much space to move around in. Henry has trained him very well, although all dogs, regardless of how obedient, have their moments of total disregard. The difference with Kal is that he is gargantuan, so his presence truly doesn't go unnoticed.

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Thanks to Felix for his original untagged photos posted on his site, where you can see more of his exceptional work.

Henry On Almost Becoming A Royal Marine, How Acting Helped Him Escape Bullies

London based Loaded men's magazine, has just relaunched as a digital publication and they have a new interview with Henry!

In it he talks about almost becoming a Royal Marine (which he now represents through their charity):

“My brother Niki is a bit of a ninja and I probably would have joined the Royal Marines if acting hadn’t worked out. That would have been my target.”

He also mentions how acting helped him escape bullies when he was in school:

“I was bullied, but no-one could make fun of me when I was playing a character on stage, because it was what I was told to do. The bullies told me, ‘Actually, you were quite good in that’. It felt so good that I thought acting was probably something I should pursue.”

And what about that journey of 1,000 miles that mentor Russell Crowe mentioned when Henry asked him for acting advice?

“I think I’m probably creeping up towards the 2,000-mile mark of that journey now. I’m on the next portion of the journey now… to the mountain range.”

The journalist who wrote the article, seemed to shade it with his personal view of the military. So keep that in mind when you're reading his full interview with Henry. You can check it out at Loaded magazine. 

This week Henry also landed on Vulture's list of "Most Valuable Stars of 2015."

Henry came in at #70 ahead of stars like Nicole Kidman, Robert De Niro, Russell Crowe, and Jessica Chastain. 

You can read more on how Vulture came up with the rankings and who else made the list on their site. Way to go Superman ;)

Ever since he joined Instagram and Facebook last month, Henry has also been ranking higher on IMDb. This week he comes in at #36, with The Man from U.N.C.L.E. holding its ground as the 6th most popular movie on the site behind the latest Hunger Games, Spectre, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Go Solo! -- Hope you've already picked up your Blu-ray/DVD which is out for some of you. The UK gets it December 7th.

We're a little bit more than four months away from the release of Batman v Superman, and Henry will soon be filming Sand Castle in Jordan, so make sure to keep checking back with us. Things are about to get a lot busier around here.

Portrait: Cindy Ord/Getty Images.

Exclusive: Dan Westwood Gives Us An U.N.C.L.E. Preview

If you followed our coverage during the filming of The Man from U.N.C.L.E., you know we're in for an action-filled thrill ride come next January. That's when the Guy Ritchie helmed picture is set to be released, with Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer playing two spies working together despite their differences. U.N.C.L.E. is based on the popular 60s TV show by the same name. We were lucky enough to catch up with actor Dan Westwood, who worked in the film that was mostly shot in and around London. He gave us an inside look at what it was like to work on U.N.C.L.E. and got us even more excited (if that's possible) about what we can expect to see on the big screen.    

How did you end up getting a job on The Man from U.N.C.L.E.?

They sent a brief out to a bunch of casting agents, who put forward their most appropriate selections. Production then sift through the shortlists & choose the best candidate for the role.

How long did you work on the film and what role(s) do you play?

I worked on & off on the movie for around 2-3 months, early on as a costume double for Henry Cavill, then for the most part, as an Italian armed guard with my trusty MP5!

Did you get to go on location and what was your favorite scene to shoot?

Yes, we were on location for a good month or so, a lot of night shoots also, then back up to Warner Bros. Leavesden, for work inside the studios for the final few weeks. I can't disclose any of the plot or specific details about certain scenes for obvious reasons, but I did get to fire my machine gun a lot! Which is a release in itself.

You worked with Henry in some of the scenes, what can you tell us about that experience?

I've never worked/filmed in the US, so I can only speak for my experience within the British film industry, but it's very civilised, reasonably quiet on set so people are able to hear themselves think, and very industrious!
The principle actors are usually quietly going over their lines to themselves, while everyone else is bustling about setting up the next shot etc, so it's a little like a bee-hive, and works along the same hierarchical/pecking order system! -- Director dictates to assistant director, who filters info through to 1st AD, who in turn passes on info to 2nd & 3rd ADs, and so on, til everyone is in the loop! above all, they were all great to work with & there was always a relaxed & positive atmosphere on set.

Oddly enough tho, Henry was 3 years below me at school! So I vaguely remember him as a small shy 13-14 year old!! My, how he's grown...

Image by Giulia Gravili

What stood out for you when you saw Henry bring Napoleon Solo to life?

The funny thing is, you guys get the advantage of great sound etc when you watch the movie. However, on set you can almost barely hear them speak as we don't have the advantage of a PA system!! So everyone has to be very quiet as the mics will pick up the slightest peripheral noise, and honestly sometimes you rarely hear a word spoken between 'action' & 'cut'! -- One thing that very much stood out for me on this movie however, was the level of tension and suspense! hopefully, at the very least it'll keep y'all on the edge of your seats!!

How would you describe the mood on set and are there any candid or funny stories you'd like to share?

It was a great set to be a part of, and I guess often the approach or attitude of the director very much sets the tone on set, and being Guy Ritchie, it seemed very relaxed and laid back, yet professional & industrious. I think that's possibly the best environment in which to get the best out of people! - I've been on sets in the past, where the director has either been in a bad mood, or is just having a bad day! and it really does filter down through their subordinates, which can make the atmosphere very tense indeed, on occasion! however no such problems on U.N.C.L.E. As you probably know, there's a lot of downtime/waiting around on film sets, while they set up shots etc, so a bunch of us made a short movie, within the movie, entitled "Dudes that play darts" - I can safely say it'll never see the light of day!!! however it provided much amusement for us, a bunch of dudes dressed as Italian guard, just playing darts for our own amusement! I think you probably had to be there...

There seemed to be several scenes involving stunts during filming including a boat chase with Henry and Armie, did they do their own stunts and what about yourself?

Yeah, there's a fair bit of action in the movie, so it should be a white-knuckle-ride at times! - edge of your seat stuff. There are obviously always stuntmen involved throughout and in certain shots, but Henry & Armie did do the majority of their own work. I certainly didn't have a stunt double, so it's definitely me & my MP5 poppin' off!!

Can you tell us what kind of preparation went into playing your role since it's a period piece that takes place in the 60s?

I can only speak for myself, but I remember the series from the '80s when I was a young kid growing up, and I've always been a fan of Robert Vaughn! so I brushed up by watching a whole series of the original U.N.C.L.E to get the tone, and a good feel for it. The only other preparation for me was physical, as I had to grow my hair out a little & turn up clean-shaven each day, which is rare for me in itself!!

We saw dozens of cars from the era used during filming, did you get to ride in any of them and what was that like?

Yes, there were a lot of old cars, some in great nick, knocking about the set! I didn't get to ride in any of them personally, but I'm sure they look more comfortable than they are!! we're spoilt with luxurious car interiors nowadays! - it's sobering sometimes on set, as you'll turn a corner, and it's like walking back into 1968! - the attention to detail is colossal, and everything stands-up perfectly for the era, even under very close inspection.

What was it like working with director Guy Ritchie?

As mentioned in brief earlier, awesome! he's a very nice, laid back & friendly guy, so that filtered through to the atmosphere on set, which was great. He really seems to value outside input, so for this reason, I think he gets the best out of people.

What kind of film should fans look forward to seeing when U.N.C.L.E. makes its big debut?

Well it's not for me to say! it's entirely open to your own interpretation really... but expect some great acting, superb direction, action, tension, suspense & some huge whizzes and bangs for good measure!!

What is next for you and will we see you at the U.N.C.L.E. premiere early next year?

Haha! Well I'm hoping my invite is in the post, I guess we'll have to wait and see, won't we?!
For me, it's been a great year so far since I wrapped on U.N.C.L.E, playing one of Michael Fassbender's closest, most feared warriors in Macbeth, coming to cinemas early 2015. I'm also a bushy-bearded soldier who tries in vain to assassinate Angelina Jolie in Maleficent, which we finished filming summer '12! finally due for release next month... I played a US marine, core 40 Baker company in Brad Pitt's tank crew in the movie, Fury, an untold story of an isolated tank crew behind enemy lines during WW2, due for release end of '14. I'm a Spanish armed guard to Sean Penn, in The Gunman, also out later this year. Currently working on the new series of 24, being shot over here in the UK, as the US President's bodyguard & secret service #1. Lots of continuity & dialogue til July, as wherever the president (William DeVane) goes, I go! which has been great to work on thus far. Also brief appearances in movies coming soon, such as- Frankenstein (James McAvoy, Daniel Radcliffe), The Secret Service, Paddington Bear - the movie, Moby Dick - In the Heart of the Sea, and Guardians of the Galaxy!

Previous movies include- Snow White & the Huntsman, Zero Dark Thirty, James Bond - Skyfall, Fast & Furious 6, World War Z, Jack Ryan - Shadow Recruit, The Monuments Men, and more. Not forgetting appearances in some good ol' gritty British TV dramas! such as Law & Order UK, Legacy, Endeavour, Mr. Selfridge, Call the Midwife, Top Boy, The Guilty, Critical, New Tricks, Black Mirror, and many more.

Some very promising stuff in the pipeline, but not as yet at liberty to disclose any of it!! so follow me @dpwestwood on twitter for the latest vague updates on my weird & shallow existence!!!
Thank you for enduring me & entertaining my seemingly-never-ending waffle.

Much love, greetings & salutations to you all!

Above all, enjoy U.N.C.L.E!!!

Is this man busy or what?! - we are so grateful to Dan for talking to us about The Man from U.N.C.L.E. as we wait for its release. We'll be looking for the Italian guard shooting up the sets when the film hits theaters ;) U.N.C.L.E. is now in post-production and with promo around the corner look for updates as we get them. Thanks again Dan!

Exclusive: 'The Cold Light Of Day' Stuntman Talks Working With Henry Cavill

Photo: Henry & Abraham Redondo in The Cold Light of Day.

Abraham Redondo is one tough guy. He's been a professional stuntman for years and also holds his own in the boxing ring. We had a chance to catch up with Redondo about his work with Henry Cavill in The Cold Light of Day, which was filmed in Spain.

How did you get involved in 'The Cold Light of Day?'

Well, I am a professional fighter in Spain of MMA and K-1, and working for an agency as a film stuntman. They called me to shoot a scene with Henry.

How closely did you get to work with Henry Cavill and what was that experience like?

I was face to face with him. We shot a scene where I was a security guard of an embassy he's trying to access. I got to stop him. The scene we shot was much longer, but the director then must cut it down.

Did you do many stunts/action scenes together and what was the most difficult to achieve?

It was an easy job, we had to film Henry pushing me against the door and I chase after him, throwing myself over him. That scene was funny, I ripped Henry's shirt and had to stop filming to get it fixed. We had to repeat it many times, because the manager was a perfectionist and every time something new was happening.

Henry usually does most of his stunts, was that the case in this film?

Yes, he did not want a double, the director asked us to be very careful, was scared and wanted to make sure that nothing would happen (to Henry)... LOL

How much training/rehearsal time went into planning the stunts and actions scenes we saw on 'The Cold Light of Day?'

Henry and I spent all morning filming, repeating the whole scene.

Any fun set stories from when you worked with Henry/cast that you can share with fans?

Henry and I laughed at ourselves when I threw myself over him and ripped his shirt, the director asked us to do it carefully, Henry was saying do it harder hahaha.

Henry doesn't speak Spanish yet you were filming in Spain, did you guys ever practice some of the language together?

Henry saying hello or thank you in Spanish, he was very kind and sympathetic at all times. He was a pleasure to work with.

What are you up to since the film came out (latest projects etc..)?

My projects are currently outside the cinema, more dedicated to my sport, I am now a promoter in Europe for Arnold Schwarzenegger in the Arnold Classic Sports Festival, responsible for contact sports. But if you call me to film, I'll go.

Anything else you'd like to add about your experience of working on the film?

Thanks to you and to say that Henry Cavill is a great actor and person, and was a pleasure to meet.

Check out our gallery & our YouTube Playlist for more of Henry in The Cold Light of Day. If you live in the U.S. you can also catch the film tomorrow on The Movie Channel. We'd like to thank Abraham, for taking the time to talk to us. You can find him on Instagram under AbrahamRedondo, also on Facebook. Learn more about the Arnold Schwarzenegger project at arnoldfighters.es. 

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