Henry Cavill

Just weeks after announcing his return as Superman to the DC films, Henry Cavill has been kicked out of the Justice League once again.

. . A part of me wishes that this means he’ll be returning to The Witcher, but I fear that ship has sailed—and most likely because of creative differences between Cavill and the show’s producers. I wish them and all involved with the new universe the best of luck, and the happiest of fortunes. Now, Cavill will be neither Superman or the Witcher, which is a real shame given how good he was in both roles. The changing of the guard is something that happens. This makes his last appearance as the Man of Steel .

May flights of Superdogs sing thee to thy rest. Henry Cavill announced on social media that he is officially no longer a part of James Gunn and Peter Safran's ...

[already greenlit](https://www.vulture.com/2022/04/the-batman-sequel-robert-pattinson-movie-updates.html) Sad Batman 2 will still be on the slate, if out of the continuity. [Patty Jenkins isn’t](https://www.vulture.com/2022/12/wonder-woman-3-patty-jenkins-statement-what-happened.html), nor is [Matt Reeves and RPattz’s Sad Batman](https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1603073641045848072?s=20&t=CZHrSfUsNi1jVAuG1CQacQ). “[W]e’re big fans,” [Gunn wrote](https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1603205522139717632?s=20&t=SpWm6AC9E25nvAie4b_agA), “and we talked about a number of exciting possibilities to work together in the future.” [ 10-year plan for the DCU.](https://www.vulture.com/2022/11/james-gunn-wants-all-dc-movies-tv-and-games-connected.html) “I have just had a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran and it’s sad news, everyone,” the former Man of Steel wrote. I wish them and all involved with the new universe the best of luck, and the happiest of fortunes.” This week has been all about who is and isn’t involved with the new universe. Henry Cavill announced on social media that he is officially no longer a part of James Gunn and Peter Safran’s

James Gunn confirms that Henry Cavill is done as Superman, as the new films will recast a younger actor as Clark Kent and reboot his storyline.

[The Batman](https://collider.com/the-batman-dcu-james-gunn-comment/), which focused on Bruce Wayne's earlier days as the Caped Crusader, the film could possibly focus on Kal El's earlier days as the symbol of justice and hope. [With all the shakeups and uncertainty going on in the DCU](https://collider.com/james-gunn-superman-priority-comments/), among them being the uncertainty of the characters of Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and the whole of the Justice League, fans can surely appreciate the certainty of the news that the Man of Steel, who is faster than a speeding bullet, can leap tall buildings in a single bound, and is the symbol of hope, will be a part of the future of the DC Universe. [DC Extended Universe](https://collider.com/tag/dc-extended-universe/) waiting on news about Superman and how he will figure into the new DCU, they now have some rock-solid and official news.

Actor says it is 'not the easiest news' after having recently been given the go-ahead by Warner Bros to announce his return to the role.

But we just had a great meeting with Henry and we’re big fans and we talked about a number of exciting possibilities to work together in the future.” Gunn wrote and directed The Suicide Squad instead. Cavill has played Superman since the 2013 film Man of Steel and last appeared in the role in a cameo in Black Adam earlier this year. I wish them and all involved with the new universe the best of luck, and the happiest of fortunes.” I was open to considering anything asked of me. The announcement comes amid momentous change at DC Studios and parent company Warner Brothers, which has been slashing scores of projects to cut costs after merging with Discovery, Inc.

The actor announced his retirement from the character less than two months after he officially revealed his return.

But we just had a great meeting with Henry and we’re big fans and we talked about a number of exciting possibilities to work together in the future.” Among those on the slate is Superman.” * I wish them and all involved with the new universe the best of luck, and the happiest of fortunes.” The changing of the guard is something that happens. James and Peter have a universe to build.

Cavill revealed today he had a meeting with DC Studios' new bosses, James Gunn and Peter Safran, and that it was “sad news”. Gunn is writing a Superman movie ...

Affleck joined the DC Extended Universe as Batman under director Zack Snyder and was to write, direct and star in his own stand-alone Caped Crusader movie. “The changing of the guard is something that happens. “Among those on the slate is Superman. It was my understanding there was nothing I could do to move anything forward at this time. Johnson said he lobbied hard for Cavill’s return as Superman, and studio bosses eventually capitulated. “For those who have been by my side through the years… Cavill revealed today he had a meeting with DC Studios’ new bosses, James Gunn and Peter Safran, and that it was “sad news”. “We know we are not going to make every single person happy every step of the way, but we can promise everything we do is done in the service of the story and in the service of the DC characters we know you cherish and we have cherished our whole lives.” The British actor wrote on social media: “I will, after all, not be returning as Superman. Last week, it was confirmed Wonder Woman 3 would no longer go ahead. As for the story yesterday in The Hollywood Reporter, some of it is true, some of it is half-true, some of it is not true and some of it we haven’t decided yet whether it’s true or not. we can mourn for a bit, but then we must remember…

After appearing in Black Adam just two months ago, Henry Cavill has now confirmed he will not be returning as Superman for DC Studios.

I wish them and all involved with the new universe the best of luck, and the happiest of fortunes.” “I will, after all, not be returning as Superman,” Cavill wrote on Instagram. Cavill is also leaving The Witcher in which he has played Geralt of Rivia for three seasons.

Man of Steel 2 will no longer be happening, as new DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn announced that he is writing a movie about a younger version of the ...

[Gunn also said](https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1603211850681704448?s=20&t=ucDNq8ZLDph1LIJoA4-QFA) that he and Safran had met with Affleck with a view to the former Bruce Wayne taking the directing reins on a DC project. But he gave no indication of the status of the other Superman project that has been in development at Warner Bros.: a film about a Black Superman written by Ta-Nehisi Coates and produced by J. [Gunn indicated](https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1603205522139717632?s=20&t=ucDNq8ZLDph1LIJoA4-QFA) that there may yet be room for Cavill in future DC Studios projects, although he did not specify whether this would be as a different character, or as an alternative version of Superman (similar to Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck’s joint return as Batman in The Flash). Discovery CEO David Zaslav has culled projects and installed Gunn and Safran with a mandate to consolidate and reboot DC movies and TV. I will, after all, not be returning as Superman,” he said, before making a mild dig at the [chaotic decision-making](https://www.polygon.com/23508767/wonder-woman-3-patty-jenkins-cancellation-rogue-squadron-dc-studios) at Warner Bros. Cavill has reportedly also shot a cameo for next year’s The Flash, but it’s not certain this will be used in the film now. [Cavill will no longer be starring in Netflix’s hit TV adaptation of The Witcher](https://www.polygon.com/23430157/the-witcher-season-4-henry-cavill-liam-hemsworth-geralt-netflix); he will be replaced by Liam Hemsworth. [on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/CmK7eLWJ0as/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y). In the initial stages, our story will be focusing on an earlier part of Superman’s life, so the character will not be played by Henry Cavill,” Gunn said. “The changing of the guard is something that happens. Among those on the slate is Superman. [Gunn announced on Twitter](https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1603205518113140737?s=20&t=xpVSm5oZIhm9XcRtdqmwqg) that he and his producing partner Peter Safran will be announcing the first projects in their new slate of DC productions at the beginning of 2023.

Henry Cavill has been dropped as Superman by new DC executives James Gunn and Peter Safran. Anthony Harvey/Getty Images.

[fired from the “Guardians of the Galaxy” franchise in 2018](https://deadline.com/2018/07/james-gunn-fired-guardians-of-the-galaxy-disney-offensive-tweets-1202430392/) over a series of old tweets in which he touched on topics including rape and pedophilia. Everything he stands for still exists, and the examples he sets for us are still there. [Safran](https://fortune.com/company/safran) and it’s sad news, everyone,” he said. Cavill told fans in October that he would return to the role of Clark Kent, also known as Superman, in DC Comics’ extended cinematic universe. My turn to wear the cape has passed, but what Superman stands for never will.” “The changing of the guard is something that happens,” he said.

The news isn't the easiest,” Cavill said, after announcing that he will not return as Superman in the new film by DC Studios' James Gunn and Peter Safran.

It's been a big week of DC superhero movie news and rumors, and now comes the first officially announced project from DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter ...

And let’s be honest, there was little chance that any attempt to reconfigure the existing DCEU with yet another course-correction would appease the fractured corners of fandom or convince global mainstream audiences to give this DCEU another chance after several years of low-end box office performances. It’s unfortunate that a combination of Covid, streaming day-and-date (resulting in part from Covid), and other external factors weighed heavily on some of these negative outcomes. Look closely at those figures, and understand the studio only keeps about half or less of the box office gross. I am a fan of this DCEU, I am sad it didn’t work out as planned, and I’m sad to see so many great people departing after giving us so much we loved in these films. It’s also possible that no full reboot is planned, that instead a multiverse scenario will be used to keep certain aspects of the existing DCEU alive and set up a “Crisis” scenario like the ones from the comic book source material and live-action CW Arrowverse crossover event Crisis on Infinite Earths. However, that hasn’t been confirmed by anyone at the studio, although the loss of Cavill and the recent announcement that Patty Jenkins’ planned Wonder Woman 3 is cancelled seems to suggest we’re headed for a full reboot of DC on film, so the wording about Affleck as director might be another telling hint.

After Man of Steel star Henry Cavill confirmed late Wednesday he had been dropped from the next Superman film, speculation grew about whether his ...

Gunn revealed few details about the new Superman project, only clarifying it will be [a movie](https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1603206775963910144?s=20&t=Nt4gPyHdGZii_AeKzBQ4Jg), will not focus on [Superman’s origins](https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1603209616719892480?s=20&t=Nt4gPyHdGZii_AeKzBQ4Jg) and that he has been [writing the film](https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1603207449061662720?s=20&t=Nt4gPyHdGZii_AeKzBQ4Jg) “for a while.” He also said he and actor Ben Affleck have been in talks about Affleck directing a DC Studios film. With new leadership at DC, other projects may also be up in the air. Cavill first took on the role as Superman in 2013 in the film Man of Steel, going on to reprise his role in multiple DC projects like Zack Snyder’s Justice League and most recently an uncredited cameo in Black Adam. [too young](https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1603205520252289024?s=20&t=Nt4gPyHdGZii_AeKzBQ4Jg) to be played by Cavill again, but said the three discussed opportunities to [work together](https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1603205522139717632?s=20&t=Nt4gPyHdGZii_AeKzBQ4Jg) in the future. [the next James Bond](https://www.newsweek.com/henry-cavill-superman-announcement-sparks-bond-rumors-1767347) after Cavill said earlier this year that he auditioned for the role in 2005 and was [runner-up](https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=1261&v=V9tW-DgUkao&feature=youtu.be) to Daniel Craig, who went on to star in four installments of the franchise. [not return](https://www.instagram.com/p/CkTv9FyPnNz/?hl=en) for the fourth season of Netflix’s The Witcher and would be replaced by Liam Hemsworth, news that was widely understood to mean he [opted to leave](https://deadline.com/2022/10/liam-hemsworth-to-replace-henry-cavill-in-the-witcher-season-4-1235158299/) to focus on other projects, including the next Superman movie.

David Corenswet · Glen Powell · Miles Teller · Jacob Elordi · Yahya Abdul-Mateen II · Nicholas Hoult · Diego Calva · Tom Holland.

[The Politician](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/the-politician-netflix-review) and [Hollywood](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/hollywood-review). [studio overhaul](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/wonder-woman-3). [Cavill](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fashion/article/henry-cavill-superman-enola-holmes-2-suit-2022) said “my turn to wear the cape has passed”, which lends the big question: who will be our next Superman? [DC Universe](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/best-dc-movies-2022) that you'd be forgiven for believing Superman has turned the world on its axis. While many fans mourn Cavill's departure, some are already working in overdrive to fancast the next iteration of the most iconic superhero of all time. Despite what seemed like confirmation from Johnson and buy-in from Cavill in the form of him leaving The Witcher to, we had assumed, take over the mantel of the Man of Steel once again, it's been confirmed he is [no longer playing the character](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/henry-cavill-not-returning-as-superman).

This news isn't the easiest, but that's life,” wrote Cavill. “The changing of the guard is something that happens. I respect that.”

Earlier this week, Gunn posted about the original Superman movie’s 44-year anniversary, [stating](https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1601751642407579648) the film rivaled Star Wars in his admiration. [In a series of tweets](https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1603205518113140737), Gunn revealed that he and Safran have a slate of DC projects “ready to go” and that one of the planned films is a Superman reboot. It’s particularly brutal for Cavill, who just stepped away from a [rumored $1 million per episode payday](https://www.looper.com/712807/henry-cavill-got-a-head-turning-pay-raise-for-the-witcher-season-2/) on Netflix’s The Witcher series in favor of more Superman projects. The post-credits scene was shot in September, a few weeks before the announcement of Gunn and Safran. After the poor reception to the last movie and Snyder’s overall vision, Cavill was ostensibly grounded—until Dwayne Johnson very publicly pulled him off the sidelines to appear in a post-credits scene for Black Adam. [incoming DC creative gurus James Gunn and Peter Safran](https://www.gq.com/story/james-gunn-dc-studios-plans) have a new road map for their superhero collective, yesterday Gunn and Cavill made it official that the actor would not return as Superman, making him just one of a few stars that won’t be back as their signature characters.

The ongoing creative overhaul at Warner Bros. Discovery and DC Studios has claimed another victim: Henry Cavill as Superman.

... But we just had a great meeting with Henry and we’re big fans and we talked about a number of exciting possibilities to work together in the future.” [“Wonder Woman 3”](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-12-13/patty-jenkins-wonder-woman-3-react-warner-bros) and [“Batgirl,”](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-08-03/batgirl-canceled-warner-bros-dc-directors-statement) among other casualties. “In my stead, the fantastic Mr Liam Hemsworth will be taking up the mantle of the White Wolf.” Discovery merger, which has also resulted in the unexpected deaths of I wish them and all involved with the new universe the best of luck, and the happiest of fortunes.” My turn to wear the cape has passed, but what Superman stands for never will. “Among those on the slate is Superman. He made it clear that new DC bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran made the decision to end his tenure as Superman. The changing of the guard is something that happens. But the actor made it official with two words: ‘I’m back.’ “Everything he stands for still exists, and the examples he sets for us are still there! “After being told by the studio to announce my return back in October, prior to their hire, this news isn’t the easiest, but that’s life.

"The changing of the guard is something that happens. I respect that," Cavill said.

[be back](https://www.instagram.com/p/CkGjGIZL4rk/) as Superman after he appeared in "Black Adam" as the superhero. Days later, Cavill announced he gave up his role as [Geralt of Rivia](https://www.instagram.com/p/CkTv9FyPnNz/), his character on the popular Netflix show "The Witcher." After a meeting with DC Studios co-presidents James Gunn and Peter Safran, Cavill said in a social media post that he would not be back as the "Man of Steel." My turn to wear the cape has passed, but what Superman stands for never will. "For those who have been by my side through the years.....we can mourn a bit, but then we must remember.... "James and Peter have a universe to build.

While Warner Bros. was courting writers for a new Cavill-led Superman movie to be produced by Charles Roven, the plan got upended when James Gunn and Peter ...

I wish them and all involved with the new universe the best of luck, and the happiest of fortunes.” We will continue to honor the IP, the fans, the storytelling, all the way through.” But we just had a great meeting with Henry and we’re big fans and we talked about a number of exciting possibilities to work together in the future.” Because Gunn’s Superman is younger, there was never a chance of Cavill playing the role. The duo are overhauling the DC Universe, starting with a new Gunn-scripted Superman movie that will not star Cavill. Cavill played the part for three seasons, but he confirmed his exit from the series in October shortly after announcing his return as Superman in Warner Bros.’ DC Universe.