Henry Cavill’s tenure as Superman in the DCEU has been rocky, even though he was initially a fan favorite for the role. After a series of abrupt changes at DC Studios, it has been confirmed that Henry Cavill will be paid $250,000 for a cameo appearance as Superman.
Cavill’s previous outings as Superman have been well-received by fans and critics alike, particularly his performance in Zack Snyder’s Justice League. However, the actor’s future in the franchise is unknown due to recent changes at DC Studios.
Henry Cavill in Black Adam
Man of Steel, directed by Zack Snyder and starring Cavill, was released in 2013. The film received positive reviews and made over $668 million worldwide. Both Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League featured Cavill’s return to the role of Superman.
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After much anticipation, Justice League was disappointed due to production issues, and fans even organized around the idea of a Snyder Cut of the film. Cavill’s performance was praised by fans and critics alike once again when the Snyder Cut premiered in 2021 after years of lobbying.
After the release of the Snyder Cut, speculation began that Cavill would reprise his role as Superman in subsequent DC movies. Black Adam’s post-credits scene, in which Cavill appeared in the classic Superman suit and confronted Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s titular villain, seemed to confirm these rumors.
According to insiders, Henry Cavill was paid $250,000 for each cameo appearance but did not have a written contract to reprise his role as Superman. Black Adam was primarily about Johnson’s antihero character, so fans were surprised by Cavill’s Superman appearance. However, fans took the appearance as a good omen for Superman’s future in the DC Universe.
Henry Cavill in The Flash
Henry Cavill’s cameo in The Flash was scheduled to appear in the movie, but reports later clarified that he would not be appearing. Fans were dismayed by the news because they wanted to see Henry Cavill’s Superman team up with Ezra Miller’s Flash.
James Gunn and Peter Safran, who became co-CEOs of DC Studios after the release of Black Adam, reportedly decided to remove Cavill’s cameo from The Flash. The decision was interpreted as Gunn and Safran leaving the DC Universe to create their film franchise.
Superman After Henry Cavill’s Exit
Despite the disappointment of Cavill’s departure from the DC Universe, there is still optimism for fans of the actor and the character. It appears that Cavill is still in demand within the DC franchise, as Gunn has revealed that he has spoken to the actor about roles other than Superman.
Gunn has also stated that he has begun writing a new Superman film that will center on the hero’s formative years. Reportedly unrelated to the rest of the DC Cinematic Universe, this movie will stand on its own. Fans of Cavill and the character have taken the announcement as a good sign, though it remains to be seen if the actor will star in the film.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
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