DC recently announced that the production now wants someone younger in the role of the legendary superhero.
We can currently affirm that Henry Cavil is one of the most beloved actors worldwide. But not only because of his attractive appearance, but because of his charisma and great talent. Since 2013, the actor has played Superman on the big screen, a role for which he is recognized throughout the world. They even refer to him directly by that name.
The last time we saw Cavil wearing the suit of sup’s it was in 2021, when Zack Snyder’s Justice League It came out on HBO Max.
However, since 2017 he has not played Superman in a new movie. That is to say that we have been waiting for more than 5 years for the return of Henry as the man of steel.
Although at first the wait seemed to be over, since Henry had announced his return and had even given up his role in The Witcher to dedicate himself to being superman, DC decided that well not my heaven. The studio announced that it no longer needed the actor’s services, as they plan to restart the Cinematic Universe… again.
Through your account instagramCavill shared a videowhere he was excited to share his return to the big screen.
He shared the news shortly after the premiere of Black Adam, where he appears in a post-credits scene that was intended to mark his return to the universe.
“I wanted to make it official that I’m back… As Superman. And what you saw in this video and in Black Adam are just a taste of things to come,” Cavill expressed excitedly.
He later thanked his fans for their support and the patience they have shown. Without a doubt, the world was waiting for the return of Henry Cavill’s Superman: “I promise they will be rewarded.”
However, apparently this will not be possible. At first it seemed that everything was going perfectly in the plans of the actor and DC, but his working relationship has already ended after the actor released sad news also on his Instagram profile.
“I just had a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran and there is bad news for everyone. After all, I won’t be coming back as Superman,” he began.
The actor explained that the studio asked him in October to announce his return, but after 2 months, they have changed their mind: “James and Peter have a universe to build. I wish them and everyone involved the best of luck and the happiest of fortunes.”
Cavill continued to thank his fans and asked them to understand, reminding that Superman is not a person, but an ideal. He assured that the superhero will remain close with all that he represents and the examples that he gave us.
“My turn to wear the cape has passed, but what Superman stands for never will. It’s been a fun ride with all of you, keep going,” he concluded.
On the other hand, James Gunn explained in Twitter that he and Peter have new ideas that they plan to take DC in a new direction. They promised that at the beginning of 2023 they will give more information about their projects for this new stage. Then he shared that they are already preparing a tape for the beginnings of Superman, which seems to indicate that they will look for a younger person for the role.
And although we will no longer see Henry Cavill in the blue suit and red cape, the actor will continue on the screen with other projects such as Argylle and Highlander.