Henry Cavill’s stint with bad news from DC seems far from over, as the actor’s Superman character faced another setback last year. As per The Hollywood Reporter, the 39-year-old actor filmed a segment for the upcoming movie The Flash, which features Ezra Miller; however, his brief appearance in the film was removed.
Despite his success in the popular Netflix fantasy series The Witcher, Henry Cavill’s character has been replaced by Liam Hemsworth. Despite announcing his return on October 24, Cavill’s reprisal of the role of Superman was short-lived. On December 14, Cavill revealed on Instagram that he had been let go by the new DC management.
Is Dwayne Johnson Behind Superman’s Exclusion
Reports suggest that Gal Gadot’s portrayal of Wonder Woman, much like Henry Cavill’s Superman, has been left in limbo by the new management at DC. As a result, it is now rumored that Gadot’s appearance in the upcoming The Flash movie will also be removed.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Dwayne Johnson has been implicated in the convoluted situation surrounding Henry Cavill’s return and subsequent departure from the DC Universe. It is due to his initial public announcement of Cavill’s comeback, followed by his retraction of that statement a mere two months later. “In the end, he was a pawn in Dwayne’s failed attempt to control a piece of DC,” a source told THR. In a Twitter video, Johnson said,
“This has been years in the making, regarding bringing Henry Cavill back, and years of strategic conversations … There was no other Superman, by the way. Henry Cavill is our generation’s Superman. And in my opinion, the greatest Superman of all time. So bringing Henry back … now we build out the DC universe properly, strategically, smartly.”
James Gunn Doesn’t Want Henry Cavill In DCEU
Despite Dwayne Johnson’s stance on the matter, it seems that James Gunn isn’t on the same page. The new head of DC has devised a plan to expand their universe, sidelining Henry Cavill and removing him from future projects, including his intended appearance in The Flash cameo.
James Gunn has faced heavy criticism for his decision to remove Henry Cavill’s Superman from future DC projects. Many fans of the character have expressed their disappointment and frustration, claiming that Cavill has done an excellent job portraying the iconic superhero and that he deserves to continue in the role. However, others have defended Gunn’s decision, stating that the DC universe needs to evolve and fresh faces need to be introduced.
DCU’s next film, The Flash, is set to premiere soon and is highly anticipated by fans of the character. The film stars Ezra Miller as the lead character and is expected to feature appearances from several other superheroes. Details surrounding the plot are scarce, but it is rumored to involve time travel and alternate dimensions.
The Flash will be released in theaters on April 25 and will be available for streaming on HBO Max later.
Source: NY Post
