2005′s Batman Begins
Christian Bale‘s portrayal of Batman in the Dark Knight trilogy is widely renowned as one of the best superhero projects in recent memory. However, there are reports that Henry was also up for the role at some point. He does not recall that, though…
”At least, nobody was talking to me about it,” Henry told EW. He provided more information in another interview, saying that he “may have been spoken about in a room in some stage.” However, he never did a screentest.
Superman
You’re not reading this wrong! Of course, Henry brought the famous Man of Steel to life in DC’s film universe. However, it was at least his second time auditioning for the role.
First was an attempt to book Superman: Flyby in 2004. He was successful, but the movie was scrapped. Bryan Singer then took the movie and turned it into Superman Returns, which starred Brandon Routh.
Things worked out in their own time for him.
”But here I am, seven years later. Got ya,” Henry enthused to EW during his interview. ”It was wonderful to have a second stab at a job — and as a wiser, older, more experienced actor.”