I wasn't bashing Snyder. He's done a great job at casting this movie, which is filled with great actors. But I thought Snyder actually said at one point that it was Nolan who brought Henry's name to his attention in the first place, which is why I said that. If I'm wrong then I'm wrong. Does anyone else remember reading something to that effect?
If I'm not mistaken Cavill was almost cast in 300 so that would precede the Man of Steel casting. Unless of course Cavill dropped off the radar for Snyder after that. Most likely though WB execs had their list of candidates and presented both Nolan and Snyder.