Despite Henry Cavill's ouster as Superman, DC Studios boss James Gunn insists that he and the British actor remain on good terms.Facing fan backlash on social media since the news about Cavill hanging up his Superman cape broke on Dec. 14, Gunn issued a rebuttal on Twitter to one user who called him cold in how he handled the situation. The director made it clear he wasn't emotionless about the situation, revealing he met with Cavill in person to discuss the matter. Additionally, he stated they have since followed up on that meeting and that all is well between the two.
Gunn's tweet follows a revelation he and Cavill discussed a non-Superman DCU role. Gunn said he's open to working on other projects with The Witcher star following his announcement DC is working on a new Superman movie, focusing on an earlier point in the superhero's life and confirming Cavill wouldn't star in the role. No casting choices or directing details were revealed during the announcement.
A Goodbye to Cavill's Superman
Cavill subsequently issued a statement on his Instagram confirming he won't reprise Superman, concluding a decade-long run donning the blue and red suit. He first played Superman in the 2013 film Man of Steel, immediately making him a household name. Cavill's Superman later appeared opposite Ben Affleck's Batman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice in 2016, as well as Justice League the following year. Following an extended hiatus, Cavill made his Superman return in Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam, starring in a cameo that was kept top secret until the movie's premiere.
However, soon after Black Adam's release, reports suggested Warner Bros. executives weren't happy with Johnson's hyping up of the Cavill cameo or his future as Superman. Furthermore, weeks after Gunn and Peter Safran were announced as co-heads of DC Studios, news spread that the Man of Steel sequel would be shelved, as well as Wonder Woman 3, starring Gal Gadot.
While DC fans have engaged in widespread speculation about the future of the DCU, Gunn has repeatedly insisted that Superman remains a priority for DC Studios. In addition to the Superman film he announced, a separate Black Superman movie penned by Ta-Nehisi Coates remains unaffected as he continues to fine-tune its script. No production or casting details about Coates' movie have surfaced.
Cavill fans can check out his final Superman appearance in Black Adam, which will be available via HBO Max on Dec. 16.
Source: Twitter