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Los Angeles - Henry Cavill is proud to be a British actor playing Superman.
The 28-year-old star, who will portray the spandex-wearing hero in Zack Snyder's forthcoming movie Man of Steel due in 2012 is excited to have won the part because it proves he is doing well as an actor.
He said: "I'm focusing on being as true as I can be to the original character and who the character is.
"I'm very proud to be British and playing an iconic American superhero. It means I am doing something right."
Muscle mass
However, Henry admits getting into shape for the role, previously played by Christopher Reeve and Brandon Routh, is tough and he is having to eat far more than usual to gain the required muscle mass.
"I'm on 5 000 calories a day. I'm training two-and-a-half hours a day, pushing my body beyond its normal limits, putting on a lot of muscle to make myself look like Superman."
The comic book star is not the only role Henry has his eyes on, he admits he would love to star as James Bond should the opportunity arise.
He told Total Film magazine: "If they approached me on that I'd leap at the opportunity to do it. But that's of course well away for the time being."
