Henry Cavill Superman

Henry Cavill only just got back into the red cape in Black Adam, but it looks like his time as Superman could be coming to an end.

Zak Snyder's gritty, sepia-tinged web of DC films have permeated most of the studio's offerings over the last decade, and although the full content of the strategy is still firmly holed up in a metaphorical Batcave right now, insiders believe Gunn, who just wrapped his final [Guardians of the Galaxy](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-trailer) film for Marvel, and Safran want to overhaul the vibe of DC film and TV series to come over the next 10 years. Getting [Cavill](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fashion/article/henry-cavill-superman-enola-holmes-2-suit-2022) back into the blue suit was a passion project for Dwayne Johnson, as he said there's no way he could portray the [DCEU](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/best-dc-movies-2022)'s ultimate anti-hero without its ultimate hero back as his foil. [Black Adam](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fitness/article/dwayne-johnson-black-adam-fitness-routine)'s post-credits scene dropped online, you could hear crowds of DC fans whooping and hollering at the long-awaited return of [Henry Cavill](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/henry-cavill-enola-holmes)'s Superman. Although he quit his role as Geralt in the fourth season of The Witcher to, presumably, free up time for more Superman, [Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/wonder-woman-3-not-moving-forward-dc-movies-1235276804/#recipient_hashed=a2e73c355237fc3ee7445271c9fa4ce4c7a6a91675cbf97a5d609303b2c00be8&recipient_salt=2628ef9a1fa3b9b8b41d1351cbeeef949dfe2c976000abdf115e6463e576cc6a) has suggested that his future might not be secure. The second Aquaman film will be released later this month, making it the last of the old regime to hit our screens. The studio has already seen a changeover in its Batmen, from Ben Affleck to Robert Pattinson (though Pattinson's iteration seems entirely separate from the large DC universe for now), so it's not out of the realm of possibility that a new aesthetic vision for the DC Universe could come with some new faces and directors behind the camera.

It's been an exciting time to be a DC fan since James Gunn and Peter Safran took over the newly minted DC Studios for Warner Brothers Discovery this past ...

We are sure to hear and get more clarity on the situation in the coming days. Even if that was the case, that wouldn’t explain why WB let fans think Cavill was back and let him make a video saying as such if they weren’t confident in the actor’s role in the future DCU. Now to be clear, these are all reports at this time and WB or Gunn have not commented to confirm or deny the story yet, but nevertheless, this is all bizarre given what transpired with Cavill’s Superman in the past few months. Then it was reported that Man of Steel 2 was finally in development. However, it might not be all sunshine and rainbows for DC fans as it’s now being reported that this highly anticipated, long-awaited, Superman sequel may not be happening after all. It’s been an exciting time to be a DC fan since James Gunn and Peter Safran took over the newly minted DC Studios for Warner Brothers Discovery this past October.

The recently rumored Man of Steel 2 is now a doubt following DC Studios' restructuring, making the future of Henry Cavill's Superman uncertain.

[A soft reset of the DCU](https://screenrant.com/flash-2-script-reveal-dcu-testing-ground-need/) could be the perfect way for Gunn to wipe the slate clean while retaining not only Cavill, but also the other actors that comprise the Justice League including Gal Gadot, Ben Affleck, and Jason Momoa, re-introducing them in fresh stories in line with his vision. Gunn is surely aware of this, and Cavill has also expressed his optimism and commitment to the role, so it seems that the DCU has most likely not seen the last of the Man of Steel. It has already been reported that Cavill has filmed a cameo for the film, so Gunn may well be proceeding with plans for Superman's story should he so choose. Gunn was appointed to breathe new life into the franchise, and take it to the level of popularity of the MCU. [Variety](https://variety.com/2022/film/news/wonder-woman-3-man-of-steel-2-warner-bros-dc-reboot-1235453630/) has reported may not align with [the direction Gunn wants to take the franchise](https://screenrant.com/james-gunn-kingdom-come-dcu-plans-tease/). His latest appearance in the DCU came in a post-credits scene in Black Adam, after which he announced in an Instagram post that he would be returning to the role.

Snyder righted the wrongs of the theatrical release with his cut of Justice League, putting Cavill in the black suit and giving him the resurrection he deserved ...

[Across the Spider-Verse](https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/spider-man-across-the-spider-verse-release-date-trailer-cast-characters-plot-more-1979081/) [Avengers: The Kang Dynasty](https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/avengers-the-kang-dynasty-release-date-cast-plot-more-1949725/) [Avengers: Secret Wars](https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/avengers-secret-wars-release-date-cast-plot-more-1950442/) [Venom 3](https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/venom-3-release-date-cast-everything-we-know-1876221/) [Avatar 2](https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/avatar-the-way-of-water-release-date-cast-trailer-and-everything-we-know-so-far-1852208/) [Cavill also said he was looking forward to meeting Gunn](https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/james-gunn-debunks-lies-about-henry-cavills-return-as-superman-1993308/) and discussing Superman’s future. [Blade MCU](https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/mcu-blade-release-window-cast-and-everything-we-know-1873763/) [The Marvels](https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/the-marvels-release-date-cast-plot-more-1948010/) [Marvel Zombies](https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/marvel-zombies-release-date-trailer-cast-plot-more-1958312/) [Deadpool 3](https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/deadpool-3-release-date-cast-plot-1925606/) [Fantastic Four](https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/mcu-fantastic-four-cast-release-date-everything-we-know-1873098/) “But sources say there is a debate inside the studio as whether or not to keep the cameo and if its inclusion promises something that studio would have no plans on delivering,” THR wrote.

When Henry Cavill left The Witcher, it was expected he was to make a super-sized return elsewhere. But it may all have been for nothing.

According to THR, Jenkins had been told that where she wanted to take the next instalment didn’t fit in with where the DC movies were heading. And that’s the thing – there’s a lot of talk and rumours about and we fully understand why fans are going there. The decision could take into account whether its inclusion might unfairly set up expectations for more Cavill in the DCEU, if that’s not ultimately the plan. It was Cavill’s first time donning the famous red and blue costume since Justice League in 2017 – and teased a future clash between Superman and Black Adam, portrayed by Dwayne Johnson. While that was never confirmed, [Netflix](https://www.news.com.au/topics/netflix) series and he opted to not renew his contract after the three-season term was up. [Wonder Woman 3](https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/movies/upcoming-movies/gal-gadots-awkward-post-day-before-wonder-woman-3-axed/news-story/181de9cf55fca8217b81184756a8a8fb) [ has reportedly been canned](https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/movies/upcoming-movies/gal-gadots-awkward-post-day-before-wonder-woman-3-axed/news-story/181de9cf55fca8217b81184756a8a8fb), with insiders revealing the decision had been made after director Patty Jenkins turned in her story treatment. [according to ](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/wonder-woman-3-not-moving-forward-dc-movies-1235276804/#recipient_hashed=a2e73c355237fc3ee7445271c9fa4ce4c7a6a91675cbf97a5d609303b2c00be8&recipient_salt=2628ef9a1fa3b9b8b41d1351cbeeef949dfe2c976000abdf115e6463e576cc6a) [The Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/wonder-woman-3-not-moving-forward-dc-movies-1235276804/#recipient_hashed=a2e73c355237fc3ee7445271c9fa4ce4c7a6a91675cbf97a5d609303b2c00be8&recipient_salt=2628ef9a1fa3b9b8b41d1351cbeeef949dfe2c976000abdf115e6463e576cc6a), is wrapping up everything to do with DC’s “Snyderverse”, the interconnected world of superheroes started by filmmaker Zack Snyder. But it may all have been for nothing. [recent release ](https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/movies/movie-reviews/black-adam-dwayne-the-rock-johnsons-charisma-is-missing-in-action/news-story/3d305a3c6c1f06e3b63d0faab3b17b52) [Black Adam](https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/movies/movie-reviews/black-adam-dwayne-the-rock-johnsons-charisma-is-missing-in-action/news-story/3d305a3c6c1f06e3b63d0faab3b17b52). [changing of the guard at DC Studios](https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/movies/upcoming-movies/dc-studios-recruits-marvel-director-james-gunn-to-run-movie-division/news-story/5c1b24c17660be6e0b479ef84cefa41a) with incoming bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran due to unveil their vision to Warner Bros Discovery boss David Zaslav. The British actor was expected to resume his place in the DC Extended Universe as the man of steel after his surprise cameo in the credits of

He next appeared in 2016's “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” and both versions of the “Justice League” film — the original 2018 theatrical release and the ...

The Warner Bros. Following the hiring of Gunn and Safran back in October, the DC Universe remains in flux as Warner Bros. [December 8, 2022] Cavill was a passionate fan of the original fantasy book series, and many interpreted that his exit was so he could return to the role of Superman. Following those films, DC largely seemed to drop Superman from their planned slate, until Cavill made a much-hyped cameo in this year’s “Black Adam” and confirmed he would be returning to the role in future projects. [will not move forward](https://www.indiewire.com/2022/12/patty-jenkins-wonder-woman-3-draft-scrapped-1234789593/) at the company, with insiders saying that plans for the overall DC Comics franchise, now under James Gunn and Peter Safran, conflicted with Jenkins’ vision.