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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Marie Joy Toledo

The Moment Everyone Thought Henry Cavill's Superman Role Would Stay - And How James Gunn Told Him The Bad News

Superman logo on black wooden door (Credit: Unsplash)

In October 2022, actor Henry Cavill publicly announced his return as Superman, sparking widespread excitement among DC fans worldwide. The news came after a surprise cameo in Black Adam and was widely interpreted as confirmation of his reinstatement in the role.

However, just weeks later, Cavill revealed he would not be returning after all. The decision came from new DC Studios co-chair James Gunn, who has now described the situation as 'unfair' and revealed how he delivered the disappointing news to the British actor.

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