Henry Cavill shares note as DC cancels Superman’s return after Wonder Woman 3
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Henry Cavill has announced that he will not be returning as Superman in the Man of Steel sequel. He had a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran.
Henry Cavill has shared a note after his return as Superman has been cancelled by the new regime at DC. In it, he said that during a meeting with filmmakers James Gunn and Peter Safran, he was told that he will not be wearing the red cape again. (Also read: Patty Jenkins says ‘I never walked away’ from Wonder Woman 3, posts long statement)
Sharing the note he wrote, “I have just had a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran and it’s sad news, everyone. I will, after all, not be returning as Superman. 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. James and Peter have a universe to build. I wish them and all involved with the new universe the best of luck, and the happiest of fortunes.”
He added, “For those who have been by my side through the years we can mourn for a bit, but then we must remember…. Superman is still around. Everything he stands for still exists, and the examples he sets for us are still there! My turn to wear the cape has passed, but what Superman stands for never will. It’s been a fun ride with you all, onwards and upwards.”
Henry was last seen as Superman in DC’s latest release, Dwayne Johnson-starrer Black Adam. He was featured in a post-credit scene for the movie, leaving fans excited for more Superman appearances in the future. Dwayne had also said in a tweet recently that the studio “inexplicably and inexcusably” did not want to bring back Henry but he was not going to take no for an answer and his team got to work.
“This has been years in the making regarding bringing Henry Cavill back and years of strategic conversations and we were not going to take no for an answer. There was no way, there’s no viable logical way that you can attempt to build out the DC Universe with the most powerful force and the greatest superhero of all time sitting on the sidelines. It’s impossible to do,” Dwayne wrote. He continued, “So that’s why we fought hard to bring Superman back, Henry Cavill, and there was no other Superman, by the way, to bring back Henry Cavill is our generation Superman and in my opinion, the greatest Superman. And I mean that respectfully to the other actors, especially Christopher Reeve,” as per Deadline
Recently, DC also cancelled the third instalment of the Wonder Woman movie by Patty Jenkins, starring Gal Gadot
Henry Cavill DROPPED as Superman as James Gunn-Peter Safran continue to make changes
James Gunn revealed that Henry Cavill will not take up the cape as the film will focus on an earlier part of Superman’s life.
Henry Cavill dropped as Superman! The Hollywood will not be returning as Superman, the actor announced via social media. DC CEO and filmmaker James Gunn also addressed reports about Henry Cavill playing Superman once more in DC Universe. In a series of tweets, Gunn addressed the future of DCU and cleared the air about Cavill not playing the lead anymore. Gunn also clarified that he has been writing the project for a while but isn’t sure who will direct the movie yet.
Taking to Twitter, James Gunn addressed the future of DCU, stating that they have a slate, ‘ready to go.’ He tweeted, “Peter & I have a DC slate ready to go, which we couldn’t be more over-the-moon about; we’ll be able to share some exciting information about our first projects at the beginning of the new year.”
Gunn revealed that Henry Cavill will not take up the cape as the film will focus on an earlier part of Superman’s life. “Among those on the slate is Superman. 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 added. “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.”
Henry Cavill confirms being dropped as Superman
After Gunn’s tweet, Henry confirmed that he has been dropped as Superman. He announced, “I have just had a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran and it’s sad news, everyone. I will, after all, not be returning as Superman. 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. James and Peter have a universe to build. I wish them and all involved with the new universe the best of luck, and the happiest of fortunes.”
“For those who have been by my side through the years we can mourn for a bit, but then we must remember…. Superman is still around. Everything he stands for still exists, and the examples he sets for us are still there! My turn to wear the cape has passed, but what Superman stands for never will. It’s been a fun ride with you all, onwards and upwards,” he added
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