In an exciting twist of fan art, Henry Cavill stunned his fans with a jaw-dropping new image as MCU’s Captain Britain, after saddening audiences with his cinematic fate of leaving DC. While Marvel Studios is reportedly preparing for its new phases and movies to come, Cavill’s fan rumor of suiting up for Kevin Feige seems to break the internet.
Previously Henry Cavill’s end of contract with DCEU, as the beloved action hero Superman, seemingly broke his fans’ hearts. However, following the new speculation of the British actor joining the MCU as the UK equivalent of Steve Rogers’ Captain America, brings new hope for fans.
Fan Art Promotes Henry Cavill As Captain Britain
As Henry Cavill previously played the beloved DC character Superman, for years, his face got etched in the hearts of his audience as the ultimate superhero. Thus, following the end of his contract with DCEU, fans were devastated to learn that James Gunn’s upcoming Superman: Legacy won’t be featuring the British hunk as Clark Kent.
Perhaps realizing the situation, fans expressed their desire for Henry Cavill to join MCU. As the Studio previously teased bringing Brian Braddock aka Captain Britain to the silver screen, fans found it the perfect opportunity for the British actor. Therefore, in a jaw-dropping new fan art, netizens featured Cavill as the UK equivalent of Captain America.
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With the freedom vested in them, netizens unanimously assigned the role of Captain Britain to Henry Cavill. Making the actor suit up for the potential role, posed and ready for action against a London backdrop, digital artist Rahalarts sparked hope amongst fans regarding Cavill’s return as an MCU superhero. The fan art evidently reminded the internet of how excellent the actor was as a superhero.
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Henry Cavill’s Expressed His Desire To Join MCU
Although fan art and theories rarely make it to the silver screen, this time the fan art from the digital artist Rahalarts, certainly reached Henry Cavill. And while fans expressed their desire to witness Cavill back as a superhero on the big screen, the actor addressed the fan art and theories regarding his joining MCU.
Although Marvel Studios has yet to introduce the character of Captain Britain, the 40-year-old actor sounded eager to grab the opportunity if it ever comes his way. Ditching the DCEU for good, the British actor appeared to be welcoming the door of opportunity from Marvel Studios, when he discussed the fan art with The Hollywood Reporter.
“I have the internet and I have seen the various rumors about Captain Britain and that would be loads of fun to do a cool, modernized version of that — like the way they modernized Captain America. There’s something fun about that, and I do love being British” Henry Cavill shared.
Sparking hope among netizens about potentially switching teams and joining Marvel Studios instead, Henry Cavill left his fans high and dry. And while there’s no denying that Cavill would be a great addition to MCU, the studio has yet to even introduce the character for anyone to play.
Source: Instagram, The Hollywood Reporter
