Could it be possible that, even though Henry Cavill is no longer Superman, there’s a scenario where he could reappear in DC films by taking on a new character instead? And as a matter of fact, James Gunn seems open to the idea.
A fresh chapter has begun, and David Corenswet steps into the role of Superman exceptionally well. However, his adoption of the iconic red cape wasn’t without its share of debate.
In October 2022, Henry Cavill, who previously played Superman, posted on social media about some news. After a period of uncertainty, the British actor clarified that he would once again portray the legendary character, Superman. However, in February 2023, DC Studios appointed James Gunn and Peter Safran, who mentioned they were planning a new direction for the franchise.
Cavill shared the disappointing news earlier: “It’s unfortunate, but I won’t reprise my role as Superman. Change is inevitable, and I extend my best wishes to those taking on this new venture and the entire new universe.
Despite his sudden exit, could Cavill still have a role in Gunn’s emerging DC Universe? Let me break down the latest updates.
In this rephrased version, I tried to maintain the original structure and intent while making it more conversational and easy-to-understand for the average reader.
Gunn was just as confused by Henry Cavill’s messy exit as Superman
On the exact same day that Gunn finalized his agreement with DC, Cavill revealed his intention to reprise his role as Superman. This news was a significant surprise for the newly appointed boss, who spoke about it on the Happy Sad Confused podcast with Josh Horowitz.
He mentioned that his team was discussing the potential job offer from DC Studios, having conversations with David Zaslav and their legal teams to understand the terms. Once their agreement was finalized, unexpectedly, they announced that Henry had returned.
It seems strange to me, isn’t it clear that our original intention was to start anew with a fresh take on Superman?
In the end, it turned out to be an “unfortunate” predicament, according to Gunn’s words, and he empathized with Cavill amidst the confusion.
Peter Safran and I decided that it was best to have a conversation with Cavill, which is exactly what we did. He was nothing but gracious and wonderful during our discussion.
It’s been revealed that they have maintained a steady exchange of messages from then on, with Gunn expressing his intention for Cavill to collaborate with him in a potential upcoming venture.
Is Henry Cavill joining the DCU as a different character?
It’s undecided at the moment whether this will go ahead or not, but DCU’s head Gunn is definitely keen on making it work. In his own words, he admires Cavill greatly and frequently communicates with the former Man of Steel.
When queried about the potential complexity of Cavill joining the DCU, Gunn disclosed that they’ve actually discussed this scenario before. “Adding him as another character? Definitely not. I’ve chatted with [Cavill] about it. I’d be thrilled to include Henry in something.
James Gunn expressed his desire for Henry Cavill to become part of the DC Universe. Originally, plans didn’t involve bringing Cavill back as Superman, but it was Warner Bros who announced it independently. Cavill himself wanted to announce his departure on his own terms. (via: @joshuahorowitz)
— ScreenTime (@screentime) July 18, 2025
As a dedicated gamer, I can’t help but draw parallels between the transformative journey of Jason Momoa from Aquaman to Lobo, and the potential future role of Henry Cavill. Just like Momoa, I dream that Cavill could swap his Superman cape for a different DCU character in an upcoming project. Gunn seems eager to make this a reality, much like a game developer introducing a fresh, exciting new character into my favorite gaming universe.
For the time being, it’s hard to say which character he could portray. Bizarro could be an exciting choice, but it might be a bit too obvious.
Absolutely excited, I’m keeping my fingers crossed and staying tuned for any new developments regarding Henry Cavill’s potential role in the DC Universe. I can’t wait to find out more!
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