Henry Cavill Named the New 'Superman' and All Sorts of Opinions Are Flyin' Around

It's a bird. It's a plane. It's ... a British man.

Twitter is filled with people reacting to the news that Henry Cavill, perhaps best known for his role as Charles Brandon in the HBO series "The Tudors," will be donning the Man of Steel's famous cape and over-the-tights underwear.

Surge Desk hates to define people by their gender, but let's be honest: The ladies are loving this little piece of news.

Henry Cavill as superman? I have died and gone to heaven.less than a minute ago via Echofonstephanie howell
stephaniehowell

is excited about Henry Cavill as the new Superman. Loved him in The Tudors. And he's not (at all) bad to look at! http://ow.ly/3Nwrzless than a minute ago via HootSuitenhiavang
nhiavang

Henry Cavill is the new Superman?! I will be waiting on the sidewalk in my sleeping bag to be the 1st to see it! http://on.mtv.com/gg3SKyless than a minute ago via webTina Clark
tostina

But, as some point out, Superman is not just about good looks.

Ok, I'll admit, he's hot. But I don't know if I'm totally comfortable w/ a British hottie playing Superman. http://aol.it/dUR1PWless than a minute ago via TweetDeckBrandi
brandibelle73

Cavill's British accent -- while a positive to many of the aforementioned ladies -- is a point of amusement to some. After all, Superman is a quintessential American hero.

We now live in a world where Sherlock Holmes is American, Thor is Australian and Superman is English http://ow.ly/3N2voless than a minute ago via HootSuiteAmbrose Heron
filmdetail

His accent is not the only objection, though. Some think he's too young.

Henry Cavill looks too young to be playing Superman. Doesn't look too promising.less than a minute ago via MOTOBLURMario
GAMER6992

Or too small.

@JerkSuperman A 6'1" 180lbs Henry Cavill as Superman... FAIL!!! Bale is bigger than him!!!less than a minute ago via webRob Greer
Rob_Greer

Or not well-known enough.

ah so the new superman has been announced? Henry Cavill? Haven't heard of him beforeless than a minute ago via TweetDeckTrina
gamingangel

Now one very important question remains.

I'm actually really excited about Henry Cavill playing #Superman-I loved him on the Tudors and he definitely looks the part.Now who's Lois?less than a minute ago via webShauna
BlueMonkey19