It is speculated that Thor would have left the former Superman with no place in the franchise.
2022 was not the best of years for Henry Cavill nor for his fans. His departure from two much-loved roles, Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher and the surprising goodbye of DC’s Superman, was like a knife to the heart of his fan base. As if that were not enough, the actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson would have accepted the expected role of James Bond instead of Henry Cavill.
Anyway, new year, new opportunities, right? We’re not quite sure about that. It seems that luck has not accompanied Henry Cavill in 2023 as he may have reportedly been dropped from another massive project and actor Chris Hemsworth is said to be taking his place. This means that, in just a few months, Henry Cavill has had to say goodbye to not one, not two, but three projects.
The 1986 film ‘Highlander’, starring Christopher Lambert, will have a remake that in Spain will be called ‘Los Inmortales’. Although Henry Cavill, the most handsome man in the world in 2022 just ahead of Chris Hemsworth, was prepared to star in the remake, it seems that luck is not on his side. According to “reliable and verified sources” of Giant Freakin Robot, Cavill has been removed from the remake. Instead, the team is thinking of Chris Hemsworth to play the role in the film.
It seems the Hemsworth brothers have an eye on Cavill’s papersBecause if the reports are true, this will be the second time Cavill has been replaced by a Hemsworth. Iron Man actor Henry Cavill has said goodbye to his role in The Witcher, as Liam Hemsworth is set to take on the role of Geralt of Rivia.
Now, while fans are worried about Hemsworth being a good replacement for Cavill in The Witcher, his brother might be more appreciated by fans. We can’t deny that Cavill’s departure from the role is a disappointment. However, Hemsworth seems like a “worthy” substitute. The Thor actor has a pretty solid fanbase, most of which comes from his time in the MCU. So while replacement sure hurts, it could certainly lead to great things!
The substitution might not hurt Cavill much, since the actor is quite involved in projects at the moment. As reported by Giant Freakin Robot, he is also being considered for a role in The Man from UNCLE 2. He will also be seen in the spy thriller Argylle, based on a novel by Elly Conway. The film, directed by Matthew Vaughn, will be released this year. On top of all this, Cavill will also have his hands full thanks to the Warhammer Cinematic Universe that he’s working on.
Although Cavill has been removed from several projects in a few months – and it has always been said that Robert Pattinson took roles in ‘Twilight’ and ‘Harry Potter’ – it seems that nothing will happen to him. Despite having lost important roles, his fans have not suffered in the slightest and his number has only grown, if that was possible! We have the feeling that he will return through the front door …
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