An Epiphany of the Soul

Part 2 of 2: Man of Steel (2013) behind the scenes - how the iconic scene of Clark Kent on fire, saving people, was achieved

LEFT: Scene being filmed

RIGHT: Finished product with FX added in

Henry Cavill wasn’t really on fire of course, CGI fire was added later in post production. And he did not crush an iron door with his bare hands, strong though he is, it was a tin replica. Check out Part 1!

Part 1 of 2: Man of Steel (2013) behind the scenes - how the iconic scene of Clark Kent on fire, saving people, was achieved

LEFT: Scene being filmed

RIGHT: Finished product with FX added in

Henry Cavill wasn’t really on fire of course, CGI fire was added later in post production. And he did not crush an iron door with his bare hands, strong though he is, it was a tin replica. Check out Part 2!

Man Of Steel (2013) Things they didn’t show in the movie - how built Henry Cavill’s back was

Countless pull-ups paying off for Cavill with enorous lats giving him the extreme V-shape look - broad shoulders/back tapering to tiny waist - the aesthetics of Greek Gods in Classical Art.