In a recent episode of The Graham Norton Show, actor Henry Cavill revealed his love for video games, making him possibly the biggest gamer in Hollywood. Cavill, known for his roles in Superman and The Witcher, shared his gaming journey and how it influenced his career.
During the talk show, Cavill discussed his passion for gaming, particularly his love for the Tomb Raider franchise. He shared that he grew up in a time when video games were not as widely accepted, especially among girls. However, he stumbled upon a PlayStation at a friend’s house and discovered a female protagonist in a video game for the first time. This sparked his interest and led him to become a huge fan of Tomb Raider.
Guest Daniel Radcliffe, known for his role as Harry Potter, admitted that he is not a big gamer because it tends to consume too much of his time. Cavill agreed, mentioning that training for his roles in films like Superman and The Witcher took precedence over gaming. He revealed that it took him four months to build the muscular physique for his roles, but it only took three weeks to lose it all.
The conversation also turned to voice acting in video games, with guest Gary Oldman, known for his role as Commissioner Gordon in the Batman films, mentioning that he provided the voice for a character in Call of Duty. He jokingly stated that he has become more famous for his work in the game than in any other project.
The discussion then shifted to Jim Carrey, who was promoting his role in Sonic the Hedgehog. Carrey playfully acknowledged that he is not the voice of Sonic but rather the voice of Dr. Robotnik. He described his character as a combination of genius and self-loathing, resembling some real-life people who have great ideas but also struggle with self-doubt.
Later in the show, guest Alicia Vikander, who played Lara Croft in the Tomb Raider film, confessed that her son was initially confused by her playing the voice of the character in the game. Vikander’s son couldn’t progress past the first stage of the game and found it amusing that his mother was the voice behind the character he controlled. She eventually banned him from playing the game to avoid any further confusion.
The conversation then turned to Michael Fassbender, who starred in the film adaptation of Assassin’s Creed. Fassbender revealed that he hadn’t played the game before taking on the role but found it helpful in understanding the parkour elements of his character. He also shared that the film explores the concept of using a genetic time machine called the Animus to relive historical experiences.
Pedro Pascal, known for his role in Game of Thrones, discussed his work on The Last of Us, a popular video game. Although he hadn’t played the game, he expressed his excitement about working with HBO and Craig Mazin, the creator of the hit series Chernobyl. Pascal also shared a humorous story about missing a phone call from director Zack Snyder, potentially jeopardizing his role as Superman, because he was engrossed in playing World of Warcraft.
Wrapping up the show, Cavill briefly talked about his role in The Witcher, stating that it is based on a series of books and video games. He mentioned that the franchise has a huge following and that he was a fan of the game before taking on the role.
Overall, this lively and entertaining episode of The Graham Norton Show showcased the diverse interests and experiences of these talented actors within the gaming world. With Cavill’s passion for gaming and his involvement in major gaming franchises, he has undoubtedly secured his title as Hollywood’s biggest gamer.
