Before James Gunn officially took the helm at DC Studios, Henry Cavill announced he would be returning as Superman, setting the stage for a conflict regarding the iconic role. Gunn, who had a different direction in mind for Clark Kent, later explained how he had to inform Cavill that his Superman journey was coming to an end under the new DC leadership.
Gunn revealed that Cavill’s announcement coincided with the day he finalized his deal to lead DC Studios, which made the news particularly surprising for the director. This unexpected revelation complicated Gunn’s plans for launching a new era of Superman movies.
Miscommunication Amid Leadership Changes at DC Studios
At the time Gunn was appointed, the leadership at DC Studios was unstable, leading to confusion and mixed messages about the future of Superman. Cavill was unaware that Gunn intended to take a fresh approach to the character, resulting in a difficult but necessary conversation.
I’m like, ‘What is going on? We know what the plan is,’
Gunn stated during his appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast with Josh Horowitz.
Gunn admitted that the situation was unfair to Cavill and described the experience as “a total bummer,” reflecting on the challenges of navigating the franchise’s reboot.
It was really unfair to him and was a total bummer,
Gunn added.
Henry Cavill’s Professionalism and David Corenswet’s Casting
Despite being let go from the Superman role, Cavill handled the situation with respect and professionalism. Gunn made sure to honor Cavill’s request that he be allowed to share the news of his departure personally, rather than through official DC channels.
Following Cavill’s exit, David Corenswet was cast as the new Superman, prevailing over other contenders such as Jacob Elordi, Tom Brittney, Andrew Richardson, and Nicholas Hoult. Cavill showed support for Corenswet’s casting, which suggests a harmonious transition.
Potential Future Collaborations Between Gunn and Cavill
Even though Cavill will no longer play Superman, Gunn left open the possibility of involving the actor in future projects within the DC Universe. This approach could allow Cavill to contribute to the franchise in a new capacity.
I would love to put Henry in something,
Gunn confirmed.
With Superman films currently screening in theaters, fans may see how these developments shape the future of one of DC’s most beloved characters under Gunn’s leadership.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. How old was Tara King when she dated Henry Cavill? King was 18 years old when she and Cavill first began dating and was 19 by the time they split in May 2016.
A. Yes, Henry Cavill was once in a relationship with an 18-year-old.
Q. What religion is Henry Cavill?
A. Henry Cavill was born on May 5, 1983, as the fourth of five brothers in a Catholic family in Saint Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. His mother, Marianne (Dalgliesh), who hails from Jersey, has Scottish, English, and Irish roots and worked as a bank secretary.
Q. Is Henry Cavill LGBT friendly?
A. Yes, he values and is grateful for the support from the gay community. Most actors feel the same way. That’s great for him!
Q. Who has a crush on Henry Cavill?
A. Tiffany Haddish admitted she had a big crush on Henry Cavill. However, when they met, she thought he seemed a bit awkward. She joked that maybe they should discuss Dungeons & Dragons instead. To her, Henry Cavill didn’t seem as impressive as expected.
