An actor reveals how World of Warcraft almost cost him the role of a lifetime.
Superman still needed the loot
It is an old hat that raids and dungeons in MMORPGs often invite players to tune out their surroundings and focus entirely on the game. But what you could almost miss when you don’t answer the phone because the dungeon group needs help, is now shown by an amusing, prominent case.
Henry Cavill, who is currently seen in “Batman v Superman” as Superman, was asked on Conan O’Brien’s show how the first call went when he was offered the role. With a grin, Cavill replied, “I didn’t answer the phone,” and then continued: “I was playing World of Warcraft at the time. I knew where my priorities lay. (…) I was in a dungeon and it was a crucial part that I had to get through.”
As soon as the danger (probably a boss fight) was overcome, he reached for the still ringing phone receiver… but it was too late. Luckily, this could be quickly clarified with a return call, where he (more or less truthfully) announced, “Sorry, but I just had to save someone’s life.”
You can watch the entire conversation here:
Strictly speaking, you can’t really blame Cavill – saving lives is somehow the trademark of Superman, whether real or virtual.
Have you ever missed something important because the raid group or an MMORPG was more important at that moment?
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