How Henry Cavill met Russell Crowe - The Graham Norton Show - Series 13 Episode 11 - BBC

[@MT-qw4mj]

Russell Crowe told this story so well.

[@pikkuadi]

+Honey Badger It's a skill few master.

[@mattduck69er]

Because he had to tell it in nearly every interview.

[@angrysam5361]

He is an actor ..... and its a made up story so he was just doing his job. Seriously 95% percent of stories celebrities tell on publicity junkets for movies are made up and simply to draw attention to the movie. His flawless delivery of the story is not an accident - it was rehearsed probably more thoroughly then his lines for the movie.

[@mayzerify5525]

It is a real story you pleb

[@reddnebbula]

Prove it AngrySam

[@TChops-hi7hr]

Bro, the audience was dead quiet when Russell Crowe was giving his story. DAMN!

[@joliecide]

Raconteur

[@johnnyace2287]

He is a great storyteller.

[@shekinahgonzalez3904]

Just look at Henry when Russell's telling the story. He looks so proud and nostalgic it makes my heart swell with feels X3

[@buryitdeep]

Russel Crowe could read the ingredients of a cereal box and people would listen. The man can hold a room.

[@tuulafai4046]

yes ❤

[@abby4115]

Russell Crowe is so charismatic ! From the moment he opens his mouth everybody shuts up and listens to him

[@anantdeshmukh-vi4jy]

The fact that he knew what the other kid is doing and has been in touch with him. And the fact that he sent a package to a random kid fan speaks volumes of how great considerate and humble Russell Crowe is... Bravo 🎉😊

[@VicenzoV]

When Russell talks, everyone listens and holds their breath. Amazing storyteller.

[@polyprinz]

Mr. Crowe is one of my favorite actors of all-time!!!

[@123Comrade]

+kalihi tama Maximus! Maximus! Maximus!

[@repinswatson6452]

+123Comrade he is the original one to say "are you not entertained!?"

[@ahmedhossam7280]

Top 5 for me

[@neontime8507]

Crowe is a great story teller. In the beginning, all we know about the advice is that it was truthful and then it's revealed at the end XD

[@kharin67]

it's a small world after all :) oh and I really love the look on Henry's eyes while Russell Crowe was telling the story...

[@maikolmaru1902]

The same look of this little kid and the same respect and admiration to his movie idol

[@privard89]

Russell is such a gent. Sending something with words of wisdom to a boy you only met once in passing. What a great guy. Crazy story. What are the odds? I'd guess that he probably quietly did many amazing things for people that no one will ever know about

[@sophiethefairy]

"You were morbidly obese, you could have died." Hahaa, I love Graham :')

[@fightermma]

Do you still watch the show?

[@razen4758]

sarcastic...

[@efyosullivan]

Russell Crowe is such a gentleman, you can see how much Henry looks up to him. Charming story!

[@ShivamSharma-pq6jz]

That subtle node by russel on 2:57 and crowd shut up , damn

[@Sheenifier]

That was the nod of "Hold on you're gonna love this"

[@jasonbourne5941]

Man i was thinking the same thing!!! Very charismatic

[@Ronarch2671]

Crowe's a great story teller. I've heard him (and Cavill) tell this story many times, and each times he's added something to it to make it a little more awesome. This is the first time he mentioned the other kid, Merlin, and what he went on to do.

[@bradleywandaki8083]

Outstanding story telling.(By the look on henrys face he is honoured and previldge to work Russel the Legend who made what he is Today.) #Best.

[@angrysam5361]

You realize the story is 100% made up. Its just something they created to draw attention to the film for the publicity tour.

[@Vendrix86]

@@angrysam5361 lol ok buddy. Go back into your bunker.

​@@angrysam5361 Honoring your stupid username, I see 😂

[@lisamarie2335]

russel crowe is so nice

[@ianandrews1193]

Bloody love this story and also great how Cavill even when shooting the film together with Ruseell crowe never mentioned it until russell crowe actually mentioned to him. Top bloke!

[@jamiegeorge3934]

Russell sending these kids gifts- what a nice guy.

[@ThePerpetualStudent]

Russel Crowe's voice is amazing.

[@goldenrules5697]

Australian accent

[@tedflanc1024]

So a young boy decides to join the army and later becomes a security officer back home afterwards all because Russell Crowe gave him a photo from one of his best movies with words of encouragement on it. True heroes will always be those who humbly show kindness and inspire others to be the best, especially when they don’t even know what it will lead to. 7 years ago, I was walking on a beach to see a piping plover nesting sight when I met two other men doing the same to photograph it. We all talked for a while and by the time we parted ways they told me they were retired navy veterans. That thought stuck with me all day and 5 years later, after careful planning, I joined the Navy. It was all because I was inspired by 2 bird photographers who didn’t know what they created. Thank You!!!

[@ImagenaryFriendd]

1:43 Cavill looks like he's about to cry

[@taniamapp4265]

+ImagenaryFriendd I just said that

[@チャーリーブラウン-w8l]

+ImagenaryFriendd Superman can cry if he wants.

[@PacalB]

+ImagenaryFriendd It's gotta be an emotional set of memories ... come on, you should know that. :)

[@ImagenaryFriendd]

+PacalB Of course! It was a statement, not a judgement. Don't worry.

[@angrysam5361]

You know this story was made up right ? Its a story for the publicity tour to give them something to talk about on TV shows. Its not actually real :)

[@R0gue0ne]

Amazing what an effect a small moment and a chance encounter can have on a young mind isn't it?

[@bespooky]

Henry's teary eyes, i can't...

[@josyshen2535]

I love how Henry doesn't feel ashamed whatsoever of his childhood nickname. And for those who called him that, shame on you but it doesn't matter because look where he is and where you are now?

[@jacobmurray6731]

Could have been an affectionate nickname. Common thing in Britain and Australia

[@TheSuperk25]

He was the kid in The Count of Monte Cristo. He was not fat there.

[@itsmesuper4403]

I mean my friends called me fat but it was not in a teasing way. You kind of know when its in a negative way. And i was infact FAT so..

[@johnjamesleahy4065]

This story and hugh jackman remembering his gym student must be so cool for the recipients ! I think there might be a few others....

[@bwahahahahahahahahahahahah8374]

They pay you well but they treat you like shit -Russell Crowe

[@stuckIN801]

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA Sounds like a fair trade to me. Sign me up!!

[@bugledayliarch9553]

The risk own hollywood industry

[@razen4758]

I dont want to appeal of my assumption but, acting is prostitution and vice versa ? Am I right?

[@davidesperanza7701]

This is why "The Graham Norton Show" is the best talk show.

[@recklessrocker1096]

That’s just crazy; funny how real-life sometimes is stranger than art. It also goes to show how just a small word of encouragement from someone at the top can change someone’s destiny, not only for Cavill’s but the other kid he mentions too.

[@harindranathghosh1283]

"ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?" by a beautiful story of course...

[@Allagi22]

A good actor, a good director, a good writer, a good speaker must--necessarily, above all the rest, be a good story teller.

[@BillFinger27]

"They pay you pretty well, but they treat you like shit." Kinda heartbreaking considering how Warner Bros treated him as Superman.

[@zhougong9957]

0:44. Henry looks so excited when talking about Russell Crowe 😊❤

[@ADAM-uf3my]

that was a really nice story.

[@goldifying]

The look in Cavill's face when Russels telling the story.

[@beckyleonardis6331]

Russell is such a great storyteller! I want to listen to him, all day!

[@Chuby_ubesie]

Moral of the story: Be good to people, cause you don't know tomorrow

[@shimsladey3227]

Russell is such a laid back dude. Meet him at a pub one evening years ago and had noticed what beer he was drinking when I briefly said hello so bought him one as I was on the way to the bar. He thanked me and we chatted for a little while before I wandered away to go punt on the horses as I didn't want to bother him too much. By the time I'd finished my beer and gone back to the bar he'd left but the barmen said he'd paid for my next beer before he went. Cheers for the beer Rusty.

[@tbagnfacefuker266]

"Okay, so you were ENORMOUSLY at 13" "I don't know about ENORMOUSLY fat." 'You were morbidly obese, you could have died" Hahaha I can't stop, that was brilliant!

[@anirudhkaimal5127]

You can verify this, but Russell Crow has done this for more than just the two kids in the story, Russell Crowe once saw a small boy try to skateboard but he wasn't too good at it, and he looked discouraged, and apparently on a walk while taking a break from his shoot he saw this happen, the kid was trying to do it for hours and by the end he was almost in tears, Russell walked up to the kid and told him "The time you spend working hard today, will make you so skilled that when you work it will look like you are hardly working." That kid grew up to be Tony Hawk!

[@shimsladey3227]

Sorry mate but you must have the wrong skater. Russell Crowes first big break was in an Aussie serial called Neighbours in 1987 which was the same year 'In Search Of Animal Chin' came out when Tony Hawke was already a legend in the world of skateboarding.

[@dragonman0000001]

That's true. He even kickstarted Hugh Jackman's career by suggesting him for Wolverine.

[@asiseeit2041]

3 of my favorite actors. Amy though is just special.

[@jerinsaba3958]

Imagine calling Henry Cavil fat in the middle school and then calling himself his proud classmate during the premiers.

[@MikhailSamunin]

0:02 What brings this from funny to "Only the Lord Himself is this good at humour" is that Cavill told this while sitting next to Amy Adams who had played a character with obesity issues in _Smallville._

[@andychia3132]

I love that it came full circle. They would both be casted in Superman and they would work together.

[@shankarbalakrishnan2360]

When Henry Cavill met Russell Crowe ❤❤🎉🎉 save me

[@DayanaSalinas]

Cavill is perfection. I can't even . Omg

[@nicolaj990]

Russell Crowe is a great storyteller!

[@asrar39]

And years father giving this fatherly advice he played his dad in man of steel.

[@FehadBilgramiChannel1]

You can see Henry is looking up to him

[@schana96]

"My name was indeed Cavill, and I was indeed fat" - I love how he said that.

[@ruthmarcelo21]

Henry Cavill - My Superman( love him) Russell Crowe - Gorgeous!!!

[@davidesperanza5413]

In an American talk show Russell Crowe and would have been stopped at least ten times for this Graham Norton is the best talk show in the world IMHO.

[@jimburrows2884]

Even though I'm not British, Graham Norton is where I go when times are rough and I need a good laugh. American talk show hosts could take a leaf from his book.

[@sirwi11iam]

Yeah man, it's easy going and not in your face. Graham has a great Irish wit too. I think the celebs enjoy it as well.

[@samramoli3461]

Henry cavill should be the next James bond..please and thank you

[@kingikiller]

Henry looked like he was about to tear up

[@Davo_1991]

Graham *interrupting* "You were morbidly obese, you could've died." BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA x'D!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@YagwitOG]

I just realized Cavill gave Crowe a job. Full circle

[@akki143t]

Wow!!! Cavill even wooed Russel Crowe with his charm.

[@pandemits]

I have the feeling Russel Crowe is a hidden Tom Hanks. That means that he is actually a celebrity that would live next door and would just ring the bell if he happens to run out of sugar

[@LeoRafDonnyMikey]

This interview was great. Thanks for posting!

[@xHaniffax]

Basically, I think we can all conclude from this that Russell Crowe is some sort of lucky charm.

[@zhougong9957]

2:57. That's a pretty good expression and can be a GIF too

[@tangelalewis2346]

Very cool story. No such thing as coincidence. ❤️

[@Arabella8069]

my gosh I could write a entire text about how perfect is Henry Cavill, he is... Yep, PERFECT!

[@DesiCreatorIndia]

Russell crowe's voice is so deep and easy on the ear that I can listen to him all day. 😇😌

[@eclaire_x88x]

Such a great story

[@WalkerB2730]

How cool is that ah!!

[@carey579]

Henry = Perfection

[@joliecide]

Russell Crowe is a raconteur par excellance

[@smartin730]

Cavill = DROP. DEAD. GORGEOUS!!! Ahhhh!

[@dayneofstarfall897]

Henry is so James Bond 😍

[@jstnrbsn]

It's crazy how Russell said they worked together for months before he asked him if he knew him omfg that would've been the FIRST thing I said on set lmao

[@rogeriopenna9014]

Russel telling the story and Cavill listening to it, a bit emotional, was just like the birthday toast scene at The Count of Montecristo.

[@jonathaneffemey4892]

Thanks for posting.

[@jaynebrennan1220]

love this story

[@TerryWaitesRadiator]

Just imagine two English private school school boys. One joins the army and one becomes an actor. Whatever next? Private school boys dominating the corridors of power and all aspects of the arts in this country?

[@natasamladenovic1765]

Henry's dad and the eldes brother were in the navy too, his second eldest brother is decorated Royal Marine. Henry often trains with the marines and had thought that that was going to be his career path. So, he isnt far away from being a soldier himself.

[@whatallison]

This is such an excellent story!!

[@nicolettemiller94]

He's great, the movie was amazing!

[@MrJlee93]

whoever called henry cavil fat better apologize.

[@savagenature1]

+Mrjlee93 You know they're eating it now ;)

[@CherrylMaree]

Classy and fun.

[@TheSuperk25]

I first saw Henry in Count of Monte Cristo. He was supposed to play Edward in Twilight too.

[@Hshnbvbjjjfdf]

God for you. You live your lives so butiful

[@sarahnicole32]

What an incredible story!!

[@gryffindor_weasley3476]

awwwww ;') right in the feeeelss

[@pirates09rock]

Just got home from watching this! its amazing!! Everyone should see Man Of Steel!!!!

[@iuel42]

Every time I hear Russel tell this story it's the same :P

[@plankton199]

You know that Tugger and Wally B were in the back room hanging on every word.

[@AnormalLifeisboring]

And Henry also went on to play Russel’s son in Man of Steel like merlin before him.

[@ajayparadkar]

man of culture attendance

[@borcetoseski1314]

One hell of a story 🙌🏼

[@rhys5567]

Cavill is so beautiful. Crowe is my dad.

[@Kathelein120487]

loving henry :)

[@noobziii]

i love him. can't wait to see the movie.

[@nathanchong7731]

1:21. Amy is into Henry

[@thehomosexualtm5113]

I'm so happy about this

[@lakedaimoninc.3320]

Russell Crowe is the king.

[@carey579]

The Great British Smile :)

[@youtubaholic]

"You were morbidly obese, you could have died."😂😂😂

[@DubhMornie]

wow, that was great!