The information comes as James Gunn confirms that he’s writing a brand new ‘Superman’ film that can give attention to the hero’s early years.
Following James Gunn‘s latest announcement concerning Superman, Henry Cavill has taken to social media to deal with followers in regards to the unhappy information that he is not going to be reprising his function because the image of hope. Whereas this is not a simple break following his resurgence within the latest Black Adam, Cavill’s phrases are extraordinarily skilled and optimistic for the followers, encouraging Superman followers in all places to proceed their love for the character.
Here is what the star wrote concerning the information:
“I’ve simply had a gathering with James Gunn and Peter Safran and it’s unhappy information, everybody. I’ll, in spite of everything, not be returning as Superman. After being advised by the studio to announce my return again in October, previous to their rent, this information isn’t the simplest, however that’s life. The altering of the guard is one thing that occurs. I respect that. James and Peter have a universe to construct. I want them and all concerned with the brand new universe one of the best of luck, and the happiest of fortunes.
For many who have been by my facet by the years… we are able to mourn for a bit, however then we should keep in mind… Superman remains to be round. Every part he stands for nonetheless exists, and the examples he units for us are nonetheless there! My flip to put on the cape has handed, however what Superman stands for by no means will. It’s been a enjoyable trip with you all, onwards and upwards.”
Even if this information flies within the face of Cavill’s latest return to the go well with, kudos to Gunn, Safran, and Cavill for not letting this potential return linger. Whereas it is undeniably bittersweet for the numerous Man of Metal followers on the market, clearly Cavill’s model of the character would not align with the brand new initiatives Safran and Gunn are creating. That is possible simply the most recent in an extended line of casting switches and updates for DC Studios (following the latest cancellation of Surprise Girl 3).
Cavill portrayed Clark Kent/Superman in 4/5 movies for DC, beginning with Zack Snyder‘s Man of Metal in 2013. Batman v. Superman: Daybreak of Justice noticed the hero face off with Ben Affleck‘s Batman, with the 2 returning for the team-up movie Justice League in 2017. Cavill reprised his function within the HBO Max launch of Zack Snyder’s Justice League, which included further scenes. The latest look by Cavill got here reverse Dwayne Johnson in the long run credit scene of Black Adam, which led to the actor asserting that he can be returning to the function, again in October. Sadly, that did not come to fruition.
Based mostly on Gunn’s feedback about potential future collaborations with Cavill, here is hoping he might return to the world of DC someday quickly, albeit with out the long-lasting image of hope. Learn his full assertion beneath:
