Jamie Dornan (left); Henry Cavill.Photo: getty (2)
Jamie Dornanhas his sights set on a superhero role.
The actor spoke toThe New York Timesin an interview published on Thursday and revealed he lost out on the role of Superman toHenry Cavill. Despite missing out on the opportunity, Dornan said he has met with Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige about joining the MCU.
“I’m more ambitious than I’ve ever let on before,” Dornan said, crediting his drive to becoming a father. “It’s like a necessity to deliver and provide, very caveman-esque: I must succeed for these precious little people.”
He added, “Also,since my dad died, it’s lit this extra fire within me, this extra burner of wanting to succeed.”
Dornan also reflected on walking the tightrope between being involved in potentially two franchises,Fifty Shades of Greyand a possible Marvel or DC movie. The actor admitted he admiredRobert Pattinson, a friend of his, for having gracefully segued fromTwilighttoThe Batman.
“I would be lying if I didn’t admit that I feel like him and his people have played it really cleverly,” Dornan said. “Everything he’s done sinceTwilighthas been really smart and beautifully crafted, and those films aren’t financed on his name had he not been in these movies that made billions of dollars.”
Jamie Dornan and Ciarán Hinds inBelfast.Rob Youngson/Focus Features
Dornan’s own filmography has included an array of diverse roles sinceFifty ShadesfromThe Fall,A Private War,Wild Mountain Thyme,Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Marand, now,Belfast.
The movie is based on Branagh’s own experiences growing up in Ireland as a young boy.
Belfast, which also starsJudi Dench, Ciarán Hinds, Lewis McAskie and Jude Hill, is now playing in theaters.
source: people.com
