Henry Cavill Reveals How Superman ‘Man of Steel’ Inspired His Support for Kansas City Chiefs & Calls NFL ‘Human Chess’

Cele­brated for his iconic role­ as Kansas City’s homeboy Clark Kent, Henry Cavill’s portrayal of the Man of Stee­l goes beyond the silver screen. Very few people know that Cavill’s time­ as Superman inspired an unexpe­cted allegiance to the­ Kansas City Chiefs football team.

The British actor, fame­d for rugged good looks and commanding screen pre­sence, became­ drawn to the Chiefs after de­lving into American football. “I had to pick a team and I thought what’s what’s going to be a constant in my life what’s going to be one thing which will always be uh I’ll always have connected to always have connection to in one way or another,” Cavill candidly discussed in an interview with Rich Eisen.

“I thought great uh now who would Superman support and even though the Chiefs…….. and that’s who Clark would have supported. And I figured it’s ideal I’ll, I’ll stick with the Chiefs, and then they started winning.” Cavill explained to Eisen. The actor’s logic was simple yet profound – if the beloved superhero he brought to life hailed from the Sunflower State, then the Chiefs were the obvious choice for Cavill’s NFL loyalties.

Cavill’s fondness for the Chiefs extends beyond just their geographic ties to Superman’s origins. “Initially I thought it’s just a bad version of rugby and then I realized it’s human chess. Essentially it’s it’s nothing like rugby,” Cavill told Eisen, appreciating the strategic intricacies of the sport.

Cavill’s journey from the fantastical world of Krypton to the gritty reality of the NFL has made for a truly one-of-a-kind fandom story, it’s clear that his dual roles as Superman and superfan have created an unbreakable bond.

Arrowhead Stadium turned Cavill into a true Kansas City Chiefs Superfan

The actor’s genuine passion for the team was fully ignited during his visit to Arrowhead Stadium. Cavill described the experience in an interview with Jimmy Kimmel in 2019 as “an amazing experience,” one that gave him a newfound appreciation for the electric atmosphere and unique game-day traditions of the NFL.

“We went down on the sidelines [and there were] flamethrowers with big jets of flame going into the sky,” Cavill recounted to Jimmy Kimmel. The bright lights, thunderous noise, and palpable energy of Arrowhead Stadium were a far cry from the staid atmosphere of rugby matches Cavill was accustomed to back in England. It was at that moment that the actor truly understood the fanaticism that defines the Chiefs’ fanbase – a fanbase rooted in the team’s storied history.

Cavill’s visit to the hallowed Arrowhead Stadium, the team’s home since 1972, solidified his status as a bona fide Chiefs superfan. Who can forget him photoshopping his “Witcher” character Geralt cheering on the team to gridiron glory? The unique “Human Chess” perspective has only fueled Cavill’s passion for the Chiefs, as he marvels at the team’s ability to outmaneuver their opponents on the gridiron as they eye the elusive three-peat glory!