Warner Bros makes U-turn: Henry Cavill to not play Superman, confirms British actor. See what happened

The new Superman movie that’s being written by the co-chairman of DC Studios and the director of Guardian of the Galaxy, James Gunn, won’t involve actor Henry Cavill. The actor said that the news wasn't the easiest for him as his return to the Superman role was recently announced.

The new Superman movie will focus on the superhero’s younger years and plans to take the character in a different direction. Only earlier this year, Cavill made his last appearance as Superman in the Black Adam movie in a cameo, and he has been playing the role since the 2013 movie Man of Steel.

Cavill wrote on Instagram on Wednesday that the news of his not “returning as Superman” was delivered to him by Gunn and his co-chair, Peter Safran, who met him. He added that the “news isn’t the easiest,” as the studio previously told him to announce his return to the role in October. However, he said that he respected the decision and wished James, Peter, and all involved “the happiest of fortunes.”



He further wrote that “Superman is still around”. He said that his turn to “wear the cape” has passed, but what Superman represents will never pass.

As per media reports, Gunn will not only write the film but could potentially be directing it as well.

FAQs:

1. Is Man of Steel 2 canceled?
   Yes.
2. What’s the net worth of Henry Cavill?
   $40 million.