These words hit home: “My concern is who to cast as Superman…for me it's not Henry Cavill.” With these statements made Filmmaker James Gunn (Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy) the last hopes of seeing Henry Cavill in Superman's costume again are dashed. The Hollywood star had previously addressed the fans with a statement.
Henry Cavill is fired as Superman
“There's bad news. After everything that happened, I won't be returning as Superman”. In 2022 there was already chaos at Marvel competitor DC. After the disappointing box office result of Black Adam, the Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s superhero debutthey decided Warner (The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter)to crush the DC Extended Universe and one comprehensive reboot is underway to direct. However, there was a problem.
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This had happened weeks before with much fanfare Henry Cavill returns as Superman announced in a post-credit scene. Henry Cavill clarified after being fired that he was instructed by Warner his return in a red cape and blue leggings to announce. His expulsion a little later seemed all the more unbelievable and unfortunate.
Henry Cavill is fired as The Witcher
The fact that Henry Cavill was canceled as Superman was all the more tragic since he played his leading role in the film in the same year Fantasy series The Witcher lost on Netflix. Liam Hemsworth will succeed Geralt of Rivia, but is clearly rejected by some fans. However, Henry Cavill's career seems to be recovering.
The British actor has already teased his starring role in an upcoming potential fantasy blockbuster. And there is another one very special sci-fi series, which is produced for Amazon (greetings from Fallout). Henry Cavill can apparently laugh again about the PR meltdown surrounding Superman's return.
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At least he has a shred of sarcasm for him his old superhero role left over. The Hollywood star was recently asked about the fact that he apparently appeared in a scene in the credits of 2015 Guy Ritchie's King Arthur: Legend of the Swords was cut out. On it replied Henry Cavill dryly: “It seems I don't have much luck with post-credit scenes. Maybe I should stay away from them in the future.”
Source: Business Insider