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First glimpse: Henry Cavill as Clark Kent in 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice'

Clark Kent is Superman's alter ego, a reporter for the Daily Globe.

By Annie Martin
Henry Cavill arrives on the red carpet at the Man Of Steel World Premiere at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall in New York City on June 10, 2013. UPI/John Angelillo
1 of 6 | Henry Cavill arrives on the red carpet at the Man Of Steel World Premiere at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall in New York City on June 10, 2013. UPI/John Angelillo | License Photo

LOS ANGELES, July 1 (UPI) -- The first glimpse of Henry Cavill as Clark Kent hit the web Monday.

The 31-year-old actor appears in costume on the Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice set as Superman's reporter alter ego. Cavill dons a brown trench coat and navy shirt paired with grey slacks, scarf and tie, and stands next to his "Clark" director's chair. Noticeably missing are his signature spectacles.

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The actor shows his support for the U.K.-based Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund in the photo by holding up a shirt for their 1664 Challenge fundraiser. The organization seeks to raise money for wounded marines, and aids their transition back into civilian life.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice also stars Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry/Aquaman, Gal Gadot as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman and Amy Adams as Lois Lane. The movie is scheduled for a May 6, 2016 release.

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