of "Superman: The Man of Steel," is
engaged to Ellen Whitaker, an athlete
training to make the British showjumping
team for the 2012 Olympics."I couldn't
believe it when he asked me to marry him,"
Ellen reportedly told the Belfast Telegraph.
"I thought we were there to celebrate his
birthday. It was such a surprise and I am
so happy.""Superman: The Man of Steel" is
slated to hit theaters in December 2012.
The British actor, who has been cast in
the next Superman film, is engaged to Ellen
Whitaker, his rep confirms to PEOPLE.
Before asking for Whitaker's hand, Cavill,
who turns 28 on Thursday, reached out to her
father, Stephen, to ask his permission. The
answer appears to have been yes.The new Superman film, titled "Man of Steel," is
scheduled for a Dec. 2012 release. It also stars Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Michael Shannon
as General Zod and Kevin Costner and Diane
Lane as Jonathan and Martha Kent.