Henry Cavill

Henry Cavill

Henry Cavill was left frustrated after learning he'd been picked to play the new Man of Steel on the big screen - because he couldn't reach anyone to celebrate.
 
The Tudors star tried to call his girlfriend and his parents after hearing the life-changing news from director Zach Snyder two weeks after his audition last October (10) - but no one picked up.
 
He tells Entertainment Weekly magazine, "I was like, 'This is ridiculous! I've just been given the biggest job in history, and nobody's picking up their bl**dy phones.'"

Cavill takes over the role as Superman from Brandon Routh as Zack Snyder takes over the populaar franchise.

Christopher Nolan is also aboard the project as producer.