In a recent interview, the filmmaker recalled the resignation of the franchise actor, but said the doors are open for his return
In a recent interview, James Gunn (Superman), co-president of the new DC Cinematographic Universe (DCU), remembered the dismissal of Henry Cavill (Rules) Supermanand talked about the possibility of bringing the actor back in the new phase of the franchise.
“On the day we closed the contract [para comandar o novo Universo DC]suddenly announced that the Henry It was back, and I thought, ‘What’s going on? We know what the plan is! The plan was to enter and make the Superman. ‘ It was very unfair to him and a great boring “stated in podcastHappy sad confused.
However, according to Gunnthere is the possibility of a second chance for Cavill in the new DC universe, as happened with Jason Momoathe old Aquamanwhich will return as the villain Lobe in Supergirlscheduled for 2026: “I talked to him about it that day. I would love to put the Henry in something “completed.
Remember Henry Cavill’s departure from the DC universe
Removed from the then extended universe of DC (DCEU) since 2017, when Justice Leaguehit theaters, Henry Cavill returned to the franchise in a post-credit scene Black Adamreleased in 2022. Days after the release of the feature, the actor spoke on social networks:
“I wanted to wait for the weekend to pass to give everyone a chance to watch Black Adam. Now that most of you have seen you, I would like to officialize: I’m back like Superman“he declared. “What you saw in the post-credit scene of Black Adam was just a taste of what’s coming.”
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Two months later, however, Cavill pronounced again saying that it would no longer be the Supermanafter the franchise is assumed by Gunn and Peter Safran: “I just had a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran And the news is sad, guys. In the end, I will not return as Superman “revealed in a new publication on social networks.
“After being ordered by the studio to announce my return in October, before being hired, this news is not the easiest, but it is life.”continued. “The changes happen. I respect that. James and Peter They have a universe to build. I wish them a lot of luck and happiness and everyone involved with the new universe. “
“Everything for what he fights still exists and the examples he creates for us are still out there! My time to use the cover has passed, but what Superman represents will never go. It was a fun trip with all of you.”completed.
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Henry Cavill premiered as the Superman in The Man of Steel, Zack Snyder (Watchmen), released in 2013. Then he shared the big screen with Ben Affleck (Exemplary girl) in Batman vs. Superman: The Origin of Justice2016, and returned in Justice League. Before Black Adamthe actor also participated in Zack Snyder Justice Leagueextended version of the 2017 movie, which arrived at HBO Max in 2021.
SOURCE: Variety
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