Cavill’s appearance on the British talk show Lorraine highlighted just how much Kal means to him. Fans were delighted to see Kal by Cavill’s side as he chatted with host Lorraine Kelly, who asked about the bond between the two. Cavill explained, “He really is my best friend; we go everywhere together. He has saved my emotional and psychological bacon plenty of times. We have an incredibly close bond.”
Cavill continued, “He senses it when I’ve got my own stuff on. He’ll be close — he’s almost always close, but he’ll be closer.” This close connection means that Kal accompanies Cavill wherever possible, even on set. While filming The Witcher for Netflix, Kal stayed with Cavill in his trailer, as having him nearby was a source of comfort. “He was there the entire time, mostly in the trailer,” Cavill told People. “If he can see me but can’t get to me, he’ll start making a lot of noise. We didn’t want him running in the middle of a scene or a sword fight, taking people down!”
Reflecting on the impact Kal has had, Cavill said in an interview with On Demand Entertainment, “He has been an absolute savior for me. He’s a true companion in those moments where I just need another being around.” He added, “He’s fantastic. To me, he’s very much a person as well as a dog.”
