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Henry Cavill hoped to return as Superman for Man of Steel 2. James Gunn had other plan.s.

24 clip — the actor was forced to acknowledge that no, he will not be back after all as new DC Studios bosses [James Gunn](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/james-gunn-2/) and Peter Safran chart a new course for the Man of Steel in a [movie to be written by Gunn](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/superman-movie-in-the-works-james-gunn-1235282481/), which will feature a younger actor in the lead role. and DC of stringing Cavill along to goose Black Adam‘s opening weekend. The pair have also made overtures to Ben Affleck, aka Batman, asking him to direct a DC film for them while Jason Momoa — who may be done as Aquaman — has met with the duo as well, possibly about playing a new role. As for Gunn, he responded to a fan who accused Warner Bros. Cavill, sources say, did not have a deal in place to return as Superman, only a verbal agreement that the studio would develop future projects. The actor in recent years had a resurgence thanks to starring in Netflix’s popular fantasy series The Witcher, which saw him earning $1 million per episode. The sunsetting of Cavill’s time as Superman was the clearest indication yet that Gunn and Safran are mounting a substantial overhaul of DC, a reboot that will cut significant, if not most, ties to the previous regimes that handled DC movies for Warner Bros. [Cavill said in a new](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/henry-cavill-responds-superman-james-gunn-1235282516/) post on Instagram on Dec. Dwayne Johnson pushed for his return via the much-hyped cameo in Black Adam and a potential linchpin for Johnson’s own DC universe franchise. (Classic character Brainiac was to have been the villain of that piece, a source says.) The studio had its own plan as new film co-chiefs Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy wanted to make a Man of Steel sequel, having Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight to write the treatment. 14, “After being told by the studio to announce my return back in October, prior to their hire, this news isn’t the easiest, but that’s life.

Fans of Henry Cavill's Superman are facing more grim news ... because a supposed cameo featuring the Man of Steel in DC's upcoming film has reportedly been ...

[Gal Gadot](https://www.tmz.com/people/gal-gadot/) also was supposed to make a secret appearance in the flick according to THR, but her cameo was cut too ... [Ezra Miller](https://www.tmz.com/people/ezra-miller/)'s "The Flash," which is set to debut in June 2023 ... although it's rumored he'll play a bigger part in the storyline. The changing of the guard is something that happens. but according to [The Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/why-henry-cavill-is-no-longer-superman-1235283791/), sources say it's been scrapped. As we reported, Henry broke the shocking news to fans Thursday ...

Henry Cavill is out of temporary retirement and is set to star and executive produce an adaptation of the popular tabletop game Warhammer 40000.

But we just had a great meeting with Henry and we’re big fans and we talked about a number of exciting possibilities to work together in the future,” Gunn tweeted on Wednesday evening. Gunn also shared that Superman veteran [ Cavill](https://www.rollingstone.com/t/henry-cavill/) would not be returning. “We are excited to work with Henry, Vertigo Entertainment, and Games Workshop across our Amazon entertainment businesses on this brilliant, immersive franchise for our global customers to experience for years to come.”

Superman fans take to Twitter to suggest that David Corenswet play the iconic DC superhero next, now that Henry Cavill is stepping away.

[Henry Cavill is hanging up his cape](https://screenrant.com/warhammer-henry-cavill-rahul-kohli-reaction/) and saying goodbye to the character. Check out some of the best tweets advocating for him to play Superman next below: Superman fans have taken the search for Henry Cavill's replacement as the legendary character into their own hands, voicing their enthusiastic hope for David Corenswet to tackle the role next on Twitter.

The studio's new chief exec has enjoyed a trigger-happy start, scrapping Cavill's Man of Steel as well as Wonder Woman 3. But he must be given time to ...

[Justice League](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/nov/15/justice-league-ben-affleck-dc-comics) and [Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/mar/22/batman-v-superman-dawn-of-justice-review-ben-affleck-henry-cavill) failed to wow the critics. Yet that is what DC has in play, and sooner or later there will have to be a cull on the mean streets of Gotham City. Fury of the Gods set for release in 2023, all of which have connections to the original DC universe plan. We have also learned this week, [via the Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/wonder-woman-3-not-moving-forward-dc-movies-1235276804/), that Patty Jenkins’ third Wonder Woman film has been canned, despite the film-maker being keen to make another movie in the series. [mid-credits scene during the recent Black Adam](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK9BqBUYeaw), which seemed to tee up a future tête-à-tête with Dwayne Johnson’s musclebound antihero. Apparently DC supremos James Gunn and Peter Safran are planning a reboot that will focus on the superhero’s younger years, which sounds like another mighty kick in the kryptonites for the guy who’s been playing him for the past decade.

Henry Cavill's ousting as Superman from the DC Extended Universe was sudden, though it had been widely reported that James Gunn and Peter Safran would be ...

[formalizing their vision for the DC film and TV universe this week](https://www.gamespot.com/articles/james-gunn-confirms-some-reports-about-dc-studios-good-luck-figuring-out-which-ones/1100-6509855/). The Hollywood Reporter quotes Gunn explaining that "everything with Black Adam happened before I was around," with regards to DC playing up Cavill's Superman cameo in Black Adam--and then within months giving him the heave-ho. Gunn and Safran have also reportedly have talked to Ben Affleck (who is out as Batman) and Jason Momoa (who may be out as Aquaman) to explore possibilities in new roles or stepping into the director's chair on future projects.

Kal-El died in his next movie, then came back twice. The theatrical release of Justice League in 2017 resaturated before Zack Snyder's Justice League ...

[Shazam](https://ew.com/creative-work/shazam/), which contains the single most charming Superman moment in the whole DC Extended Universe. The fact that Cavill never got to do that — never got to just be Superman — is a disgrace of our blockbuster era. Freddy ( [Jack Dylan Grazer](https://ew.com/person/jack-dylan-grazer/)) gasps, so shocked he's actually scared. [Jaume Collet-Serra](https://ew.com/person/jaume-collet-serra/) isn't as distinct as a Whedon or a Snyder. [The Man from U.N.C.L.E.](https://ew.com/creative-work/the-man-from-u-n-c-l-e/), his secret agent pours chianti and nibbles a sandwich to watch a bullet-y boat battle. Meanwhile, 2018's [Mission Impossible — Fallout](https://ew.com/creative-work/mission-impossible-fallout/) turned Cavill into a bad attitude on legs. [posted on Instagram](https://ew.com/movies/james-gunn-writing-superman-movie-henry-cavill-update/) that he will "not be returning as Superman," a couple months after [announcing the opposite](https://ew.com/movies/henry-cavill-is-officially-back-as-superman-following-black-adam/). In [Zack Snyder](https://ew.com/person/zack-snyder/)'s brightest day the costume looked dusty. Superman walks on with [John Williams](https://ew.com/person/john-williams/)' famous score. [Henry Cavill](https://ew.com/person/henry-cavill/) played Superman, in 2013's Man of Steel, grim grayscale turned his red cape a faded shade of burgundy. "It's been awhile since anyone made the world this nervous," says a voice in the darkness. But Cavill's older than [Christopher Reeve](https://ew.com/person/christopher-reeve/) was after his four Superfilms.

The former Witcher lead will star in the upcoming 'Warhammer 40000' TV series for Prime Video.

The changing of the guard is something that happens," he wrote in an Instagram post Wednesday. "So if it were to ever happen, if there were to be anything live-action, I would have to be very aware of that." I wish them and all involved with the new universe the best of luck, and the happiest of fortunes." "There are a lot of characters from the Warhammer universe that I want to be. "But since I was probably 10. So long time."

While DC Studios is developing a new Superman reboot, a report from a Hollywood insider reveals why Henry Cavill is out as the Man of Steel.

Hopefully, as 2022 closes out and 2023 starts, more concrete details will begin to emerge about the future of the DCU and the next Superman movie. As far as the rest of the DCU goes, recent reports are strongly suggesting that some kind of reboot will be happening in the next year or so, hence the new Superman movie. Sometime this year, Cavill filmed a cameo scene for Ezra Miller's The Flash movie, but that footage is reportedly not going to be used in the final cut. Prior to his return in Black Adam, Cavill was last seen playing Superman in 2017's Justice League, as well as the Snyder Cut, which came out in 2021 on HBO Max. [Neither Cavill, Johnson, nor](https://screenrant.com/black-adam-dwayne-johnson-message-for-henry-cavil/) their representatives have commented on the story yet. According to The Hollywood Reporter, an insider source has given more background on why Cavill's Superman is being cut from the franchise.

The reason for the recasting is that filmmaker James Gunn and producer Peter Safran are looking for a younger Superman in their burgeoning DC Universe. So ...

However, Gunn said on Twitter that he has left doors open for Cavill to explore opportunities in DCU, which could be any other character to another, alt-universe version of Superman. The reason for the recasting is that filmmaker James Gunn and producer Peter Safran are looking for a younger Superman in their burgeoning DC Universe. An insider said that Cavill was a pawn in Dwayne Johnson's attempt to control a piece of DC. Another tweeted, "Curious if the Broccolis wanted Henry Cavill for 007, but he had prior commitments, said he'd think about it, canceled those commitments, and has freed himself up for the next 10 years to fully commit himself to that role. It was only a couple of months ago that Henry Cavill was declared to be returning to play Superman. So Cavill, who had already starred in a Superman origin story ('Man of Steel') had to go.

A day after bidding farewell to 'Superman,' Henry Cavill has found his next role big role. He'll star in a TV series based on the '80s game 'Warhammer.'

I wish them and all involved with the new universe the best of luck, and the happiest of fortunes.” “There are a lot of characters from the ‘Warhammer’ universe that I want to be. “After being told by the studio to announce my return back in October, prior to their hire, this news isn’t the easiest, but that’s life. James and Peter have a universe to build. [the Hollywood Reporter,](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/henry-cavill-warhammer-40000-amazon-1235283251/#recipient_hashed=be67f2eafcc5e59e7dee949a79597f75c827c38c258b71e24f899dba54f15463&recipient_salt=54c51cc6861c3d53ef9b02e9a8cc856e5014ade8e0683adc379114f43b32433f) the former “Witcher” lead will star in the upcoming “Warhammer 40,000” TV series for Prime Video. [ Clark Kent and the “Superman” movies](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-12-15/henry-cavill-superman-dc-james-gunn-peter-safran), actor Henry Cavill has found his next gig.

Henry Cavill reportedly only had a verbal deal with DC Studios to reprise his role as Superman in future films, as per media reports.

[Wonder Woman](/topic/wonder-woman)3. Since the company's reorganization and renaming as [DC Studios](/topic/dc-studios), [Cavill](/topic/cavill)has had conversations with co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran, the men in-charge of establishing the DC Universe. He reportedly agreed verbally with DC Films for future [Superman](/topic/superman)movies.

James Gunn, the new co-CEO of DC Studios has defended his decision to recast Henry Cavill in Superman. See what he had to say…

Taking to Instagram once more, the Hollywood star revealed that they have teamed up with Amazon to create a Warhammer Cinematic Universe, and we can't wait to hear more! But we just had a great meeting with Henry and we're big fans and we talked about a number of exciting possibilities to work together in the future." My turn to wear the cape has passed, but what Superman stands for never will. "I have just had a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran and it's sad news, everyone. Taking to Twitter on Thursday, the writer and director wrote: For those who have been by my side through the years…we can mourn for a bit, but then we must remember, Superman is still around.

After Henry Cavill's exit from the role of Superman, fans of the movies are already casting bets on who will play the iconic superhero.

Jordan is the wildcard on the list because he was already slated to play Superman in an upcoming movie. Follow GR on [Google News ](https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqLQgKIidDQklTRndnTWFoTUtFV2R5WldWcmNtVndiM0owWlhJdVkyOXRLQUFQAQ)and [subscribe here ](https://follow.it/greekreporter-com)to our daily email! He is set to star in next year’s equal to Dune alongside Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, and Florence Pugh (2021). However, a few months later in December, Cavill [announced that he would not be returning](https://greekreporter.com/2022/12/15/henry-cavill-will-not-return-superman/) as the red and blue-clad superhero. For many fans, Austin Butler is the perfect choice for the next Superman. Now, the rumor machine is pointing to another DC role for Hoult as Superman.

Henry Cavill will not return as Geralt of Rivia in Netflix hit "The Witcher," despite losing his Superman role following a shake-up of the DC Extended ...

The changing of the guard is something that happens. “After being told by the studio to announce my return back in October, prior to their hire, this news isn’t the easiest, but that’s life. Director and writer James Gunn, who joined DC Studios as co-chair with Peter Safran in October, confirmed plans to write a new Superman movie that would focus on a younger version of the superhero. (Like CNN, DC Studios is a subsidiary of Warner Bros. He added that he was confident the casting switch wouldn’t change the show’s popularity, because “there has been a legacy of amazing, iconic characters where the actors have changed and we’re hugely optimistic about this. [Henry Cavill](https://cnn.com/2022/12/14/entertainment/henry-cavill-superman-no-more/index.html) will not return as Geralt of Rivia in Netflix hit “ [The Witcher](https://cnn.com/2022/10/30/entertainment/henry-cavill-liam-hemsworth-the-witcher/index.html),” despite losing his [Superman](https://cnn.com/2022/12/15/entertainment/james-gunn-dc-films/index.html) role following a shake-up of the DC Extended Universe.

Henry Cavill will star in and executive produce the adaptation, which he called a "nigh-on lifelong dream come true". UK firm Games Workshop, which makes the ...

Perhaps there could be roles for other celebrity 40k fans Ed Sheeran and Vin Diesel? They are used on a table-top where friends can then do battle in fantastical worlds, telling stories based on 40 years' worth of rules and backstory, created especially for the games. Similarly to how comic book houses are no longer just the creators of comics, but have instead taken over Hollywood. However, Games Workshop has been more than just a miniatures company for years. In a statement on Friday, the British actor said: "I have loved Warhammer since I was a boy, making this moment truly special for me. The Warhammer deal is still to be officially confirmed and a further announcement will be made "in due course", the Nottingham-based games company noted.

Henry Cavill reportedly did not have a written agreement in place to return as Superman in DC Studios' future projects, only a verbal deal.

One insider reportedly claimed Cavill was "a pawn in Dwayne's failed attempt to control a piece of DC". A project is currently planned for the iconic hero and will be written by Gunn and feature a younger version of the Man of Steel. DC Studios does have plans for the Man of Steel. [The Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/why-henry-cavill-is-no-longer-superman-1235283791/), sources claimed Cavill had not entered into a written contract to return as Superman. Following the overhaul in management and rebranding into DC Studios, Cavill met with co-CEOs [James Gunn](https://www.cbr.com/firejamesgunn-trends-henry-cavill-superman-cancellation/) and Peter Safran, who are currently mapping out the DCU. [Cavill confirmed the news](http://www.cbr.com/henry-cavill-explains-superman-departure-dcu/) on social media, writing, "I will, after all, not be returning as Superman...

Zack Snyder's Justice League — Still the overall greatest pure DC superhero movie of all time and Zack Snyder's masterpiece of DC cinema, we get the fulfillment ...

As noted earlier, this is ranking the portrayals of Superman and Clark, not the films themselves. - Justice League (theatrical cut) — Okay as a live-action cartoon, which you may sometimes have a hankering for, but deeply inferior to the brilliance of ZSJL and no longer an acceptable alternative, especially in light of reported abuses on set. - Batman v Superman — A controversial but thoughtful portrayal of a conflicted superhero and how the world would react to someone of his powers and origins. Gunn and Snyder have a lot in common in their filmmaking and sense of humor, which is why they blended so perfectly for Dawn of the Dead. But that’s all about the future, and this article has its sights set in the past, so let’s get to it. Gunn could possibly wind up directing the Superman reboot as well.