Henry Cavillis one of the most beloved actors of his generation. He rose to fame and is best known forplaying Superman in the DC rebootMan of Steel. After debuting in the role in 2013, he went on to play Clark Kent / Superman inBatman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeandJustice League, as well as appearing in Zack Snyder’s director’s cut titledZack Snyder’s Justice League. Cavill has also appeared in a number of other action films, includingThe Man from U.N.C.L.E.and this year’sThe Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.
After rising to fame withMan of Steel, Cavill has gone on to be a sought-after action star with a devoted fan base. His departure from theNetflix seriesThe Witcherbefore season 4, for instance, caused a vitriolic response from viewers, who felt that Cavill offered a faithful interpretation of the character. The actor has also seen fan support for him to play the next James Bond inBond 26, although his casting is not at all sure to happen. Despite his fame,Cavill did have one major flop from 2024that has now seen unexpected success.
Argylle Becomes A Streaming Success On Apple TV+
Argylle Made It To No. 9
Cavill’sArgyllehas now become a major streaming hit on Apple TV+. The film was released in February 2024, and stars Cavill as the titular secret agent. Agrylle himself originates as a character from an in-universe novel by protagonist Elle Conway, but the actions of a secret spy organization end up mirroring the book with eerie similarities.Argyllereceived poor reviews, and was considered to be a flop at the box office. The film made$96.2 million worldwide, losing money on its estimated $200 million budget.
Despite its box office misgivings,Argyllehas become a success on Apple TV+. PerCollider, the film has made its return to theApple TV+ top 10, making it to the no. 9 slot.on these charts.Argylleranked right above the Tom Hanks' movieFinch, which just barely made it into the top 10, taking the tenth and final slot.
Our Take On Argylle’s Streaming Success
Argylle’s Audience Likes The Film More Than Critics
WhileArgylle’s Apple TV+ win is notable, it is not necessarily a surprising fate for the Matthew Vaughn movie. Ever sinceArgyllewas released, its fan base has always been far more optimistic than the critics. The dissonance in the Popcornmeter versus Tomatometer is a good example of this, with audiences giving the film a 71% approval compared with the critics' 33% rating.Argylle’s streaming success is not a new phenomenon for the film, but merely a continuation of a trend seeded by theCavillmovie’s decent audience scores.
Argylle
Cast
Argylle is an action thriller by director Matthew Vaughn. The movie centers on an introverted novelist who is thrown into the real world of espionage after the plot of her most recent spy thriller parrels the crimes of an underground syndicate. Argylle has a star-studded cast, including Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, Dua Lipa, and Samuel L. Jackson, among others.
