d+ “Superman is washed up at 42”: Henry Cavill’s girlfriend posts an eight-second video of his 200kg deadlift that ends the entire online career debate. d+
British cinema star Henry Cavill, who turned 42 this year, has recently faced a flurry of dismissive online commentary suggesting his career is “washed up” following shifts in his flagship role as Superman and the typical ebb and flow of a high-profile acting career.
However, the entire online debate over the actor’s strength and relevance was emphatically, and physically, ended not by a publicist’s statement, but by his partner, Hollywood executive Natalie Viscuso.
In a stunning display of strength that went instantly viral, Viscuso posted a single, short gym video featuring Cavill effortlessly deadlifting a massive 200 kilograms (approximately 440 lbs). The eight-second clip served as irrefutable proof that the foundational strength behind the Man of Steel is not only intact but actively defying ageist expectations.
200kg of Proof: A Superhuman Standard Maintained
The power of the video lies in the objective, quantitative nature of the lift—a 200kg deadlift is a professional-level feat of strength that speaks volumes about Cavill’s unwavering commitment to his physique.
- The Baseline: Data from his initial, grueling training for the role of Superman in Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel (2013) showed Cavill’s max deadlift was recorded around 435 lbs.
- The Current Standard: Hitting 200kg a decade later, at age 42, demonstrates that his dedication to the physically demanding requirements of his action-oriented roles like the titular role of Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher remains a core professional priority.
Viscuso, a seasoned Hollywood executive with previous experience at Legendary Entertainment (a studio behind Man of Steel and the Enola Holmes series, in which Cavill plays the role of Sherlock Holmes), understood precisely the non-verbal language needed to dismantle the critics.
The True Measure of Relevance: A High-Profile Film Slate
The “washed up” claim is further undermined by Cavill’s continued selection of high-profile, demanding projects that require sustained physical training and a leading presence:
| Project Title | Role(s) | Key Detail & Notable Event |
| The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare | Gus March-Phillipps | Cavill led the ensemble cast in Guy Ritchie’s 2024 action-spy film, proving his box-office viability outside of the superhero genre. |
| Deadpool & Wolverine | Logan / Wolverine (Cameo) | He made a surprise cameo appearance in the 2024 Marvel Cinematic Universe film. |
| In the Grey | John Grey | Cavill is set to reunite with Director Guy Ritchie in this 2025 action-thriller. |
| Highlander (Reboot) | Connor MacLeod | He is slated to star in the highly-anticipated fantasy-action reboot, a role requiring immense physical preparation. |
| Voltron (Live-Action) | King Alfor | Confirmed to star in the upcoming live-action film adaptation of the animated series. |
Beyond his professional output, the actor and Viscuso, who have been publicly dating since 2021, recently celebrated the notable event of welcoming their first child in early 2025, further solidifying a grounded reality against anonymous online noise.
In the end, while detractors may focus on arbitrary age limits, Henry Cavill’s response, facilitated by his partner, was a silent, thunderous affirmation. His power isn’t measured in quarterly film output, but in the sheer weight he can move—a display of enduring stre
