After Snubbing Henry Cavill, James Gunn Is Lining Up Stars for His DCU Reboot Movie ‘Superman: Legacy’

The comic book movie universe is going through a sea change right now. While
Marvel Studios is busy bringing the mutants along with Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool
3, DC is shaking its very core. As soon as James Gunn and Peter Safran took over
as DC bosses, they are rigorously implementing Gunn’s vision. Notably, the
change started rather unceremoniously with the snubbing of fan-favorite
Superman, Henry Cavill [https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/henry-cavill/]. Not long
after, the new DC boss announced the replacement for Henry Cavill too, who shall
lead his Superman: Legacy movie.

Moreover, after settling on his lead, Gunn is not ready to slow down his ‘Flash’
speed as he is zooming past casting choices. It has now come to notice that
along with the lead and several other choices, Gunn has probably finalized
another actor to play the character of Jimmy Olsen.


SKYLER GISONDO TO STAR IN JAMES GUNN’S DC REBOOT AS SUPERMAN’S PAL, JIMMY OLSEN

The young and talented Skyler Gisondo was previously rumored to have landed the
role of Jimmy Olsen in James Gunn’s highly anticipated DC reboot movie,
Superman; Legacy. Now cementing the rumors, James Gunn has started following the
actor on Instagram. It all seems to suggest that the 27-year-old will indeed
play Jimmy Olsen, Superman’s friend and a photographer for the Daily Planet in
the comics. The character is famous for his loyalty to Superman and his tendency
to find himself in challenging situations. He also possesses a watch that emits
a signal specifically audible to Superman, enabling him to seek assistance when
needed.

> 🚨On Instagram James Gunn started to follow Skyler Gisondo who is rumored to
> play Jimmy Olsen ! 👀#SupermanLegacy
> [https://twitter.com/hashtag/SupermanLegacy?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
> pic.twitter.com/HVGrpfEuv0 [https://t.co/HVGrpfEuv0]
> 
> — DCU News (@DCU__News) August 5, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/DCU__News/status/1687713097174118400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Gisondo is no stranger to working with Gunn. The pair have worked before in
Gunn’s DC directorial debut, The Suicide Squad. Additionally, Gisondo’s acting
credits extend beyond that role with appearances in Licorice Pizza, Booksmart,
and Vacation on the big screen. On television, he has starred in The Righteous
Gemstones and Santa Clarita Diet. As such, the pair are expected to get along
well with the onboarding in the new cast.

ALSO READ: Spider-Man Meets Superman: Legacy Curtsy of a Jimmy Olsen Casting
Rumor
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-spider-man-meets-superan-legacy-curtsy-of-a-jimmy-olsen-casting-rumor/]

However, fans are still miffed with Gunn for not giving a proper exit to Henry
Cavill, who started the DCEU in the first place with his 2013 Man Of Steel.
Nevertheless, Gunn had his reasons, which he has explained.


JAMES GUNN HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO BID FAREWELL TO HENRY CAVILL FROM SUPERMAN:
LEGACY

Adamant to enforce his vision for the next ten years of the DC Universe, James
Gunn has said that he was bound to part ways with Henry Cavill. The Peacemaker
director wanted to reboot his slate with a young actor for Superman. Considering
that Cavill is now 40 years old, the actor did not meet his eye for the
long-term stake in his universe. Thus, Gunn finally settled on David Corenswet
as the new Superman replacing Cavill.
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-twitter-erupts-in-james-gunn-appreciation-as-dc-boss-finds-the-perfect-henry-cavill-replacement-for-superman/]

Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill in a still from Batman vs Superman
[data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==]Credits:
imago

However, all hope is not lost. The recently concluded The Flash did not have
Cavill, but the movie introduced the concept of the multiverse. Therefore, it is
plausible that Cavill may return as an older Superman or any other character in
the near future of the new DC Studios’ universe.

ALSO READ: What if James Gunn Cast Henry Cavill in ‘Superman: Legacy’ Even if
Not as Superman, Wonder Fans
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-what-if-james-gunn-cast-henry-cavill-in-superman-legacy-even-if-not-as-superman-wonder-fans/]

What are your thoughts on Skyler Gisondo playing Jimmy Olsen? Would you like to
see Henry Cavill return to DC? Let us know in the comments below.

Imteshal Karim

Comment

After Snubbing Henry Cavill, James Gunn Is Lining Up Stars for His DCU Reboot Movie ‘Superman: Legacy’ - Netflix Junkie

Home

Hollywood News

Netflix Junkie

https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/nj_bg_transparent-1.png

Imteshal Karim is a Hollywood News reporter at NetflixJunkie. With a penchant for writing in multiple forms, he is a published writer with his works published in anthologies. A star at his college’s writing competitions, he loves telling a good story and hopes to tell impactful ones about the unexplored side of the Entertainment industry. Imteshal found the movie of his life in 2014’s Interstellar, which fascinated him with the perfect blend of science and cinema, leaving him curious about Hollywood. In his leisure time, you will find him indulging in photography, gardening, and cycling.

https://netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-after-snubbing-henry-cavill-james-gunn-is-lining-up-stars-for-his-dcu-reboot-movie-superman-legacy

After Snubbing Henry Cavill, James Gunn Is Lining Up Stars for His DCU Reboot Movie ‘Superman: Legacy’ - netflix-junkie

Mark Ruffalo Praises 'Being Heumann' for Its Unfiltered Portrayal of the
Disability Rights Movement

Is Jack Sparrow Really Trading the Black Pearl for a Roadster? The Truth Behind
Johnny Depp’s ‘Fast Forever’ Rumor?

“Platonic Soulmates” - Hudson Williams Clearly Defines His Close Bond With
'Heated Rivalry' Co-Star Connor Storrie

Paul Bettany Admits His ‘Wild Overacting’ Forced Marvel to Use CGI to Hide His
Eye Injury

Elon Musk Crowns Kanye West a “World Champion” Hall of Fame Troll With a Good
Heart

Jennifer Lawrence Delivers an Immediate, Hard ‘No’ on Ever Playing X-Men’s
Mystique Again

“Sad Lost Souls”— Taika Waititi Hits Back at Critics After ‘Klara and the Sun’
Becomes His Lowest-Rated Film

Inde Navarrette Gives Shane Gillis a Fitting Comeback Over His Infamous Gym Joke

Macaulay Culkin Nails the Ultimate Thousand-Yard Stare Halloween Costume

The comic book movie universe is going through a sea change right now. While Marvel Studios is busy bringing the mutants along with Ryan Reynolds&#8217; Deadpool 3, DC is shaking its very core. As soon as James Gunn and Peter Safran took over as DC bosses, they are rigorously implementing Gunn’s vision. Notably, the change started rather unceremoniously with the snubbing of fan-favorite Superman,<a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/henry-cavill/"> Henry Cavill</a>. Not long after, the new DC boss announced the replacement for Henry Cavill too, who shall lead his Superman: Legacy movie.
Moreover, after settling on his lead, Gunn is not ready to slow down his &#8216;Flash&#8217; speed as he is zooming past casting choices. It has now come to notice that along with the lead and several other choices, Gunn has probably finalized another actor to play the character of Jimmy Olsen.
<h2>Skyler Gisondo to star in James Gunn’s DC reboot as Superman’s pal, Jimmy Olsen</h2>
The young and talented Skyler Gisondo was previously rumored to have landed the role of Jimmy Olsen in James Gunn&#8217;s highly anticipated DC reboot movie, Superman; Legacy. Now cementing the rumors, James Gunn has started following the actor on Instagram. It all seems to suggest that the 27-year-old will indeed play Jimmy Olsen, Superman&#8217;s friend and a photographer for the Daily Planet in the comics. The character is famous for his loyalty to Superman and his tendency to find himself in challenging situations. He also possesses a watch that emits a signal specifically audible to Superman, enabling him to seek assistance when needed.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
🚨On Instagram James Gunn started to follow Skyler Gisondo who is rumored to play Jimmy Olsen ! 👀<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SupermanLegacy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SupermanLegacy</a> <a href="https://t.co/HVGrpfEuv0">pic.twitter.com/HVGrpfEuv0</a>
&mdash; DCU News (@DCU__News) <a href="https://twitter.com/DCU__News/status/1687713097174118400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Gisondo is no stranger to working with Gunn. The pair have worked before in Gunn’s DC directorial debut, The Suicide Squad. Additionally, Gisondo&#8217;s acting credits extend beyond that role with appearances in Licorice Pizza, Booksmart, and Vacation on the big screen. On television, he has starred in The Righteous Gemstones and Santa Clarita Diet. As such, the pair are expected to get along well with the onboarding in the new cast.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-spider-man-meets-superan-legacy-curtsy-of-a-jimmy-olsen-casting-rumor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spider-Man Meets Superman: Legacy Curtsy of a Jimmy Olsen Casting Rumor</a>
However, fans are still miffed with Gunn for not giving a proper exit to Henry Cavill, who started the DCEU in the first place with his 2013 Man Of Steel. Nevertheless, Gunn had his reasons, which he has explained.
<h2>James Gunn had no choice but to bid farewell to Henry Cavill from Superman: Legacy</h2>
Adamant to enforce his vision for the next ten years of the DC Universe, James Gunn has said that he was bound to part ways with Henry Cavill. The Peacemaker director wanted to reboot his slate with a young actor for Superman. Considering that Cavill is now 40 years old, the actor did not meet his eye for the long-term stake in his universe. Thus, <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-twitter-erupts-in-james-gunn-appreciation-as-dc-boss-finds-the-perfect-henry-cavill-replacement-for-superman/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gunn finally settled on David Corenswet as the new Superman replacing Cavill.</a>
<figure id="attachment_91523" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-91523" style="width: 1024px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-large wp-image-91523 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/imago0079218398h-1024x514.jpg" alt="Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill in a still from Batman vs Superman" width="1024" height="514" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/imago0079218398h-1024x514.jpg 1024w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/imago0079218398h-300x151.jpg 300w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/imago0079218398h-768x385.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-91523" class="wp-caption-text">Credits: imago</figcaption></figure>
However, all hope is not lost. The recently concluded The Flash did not have Cavill, but the movie introduced the concept of the multiverse. Therefore, it is plausible that Cavill may return as an older Superman or any other character in the near future of the new DC Studios’ universe.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-what-if-james-gunn-cast-henry-cavill-in-superman-legacy-even-if-not-as-superman-wonder-fans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">What if James Gunn Cast Henry Cavill in ‘Superman: Legacy’ Even if Not as Superman, Wonder Fans</a>
What are your thoughts on Skyler Gisondo playing Jimmy Olsen? Would you like to see Henry Cavill return to DC? Let us know in the comments below.

Spider-Man Meets Superman: Legacy Curtsy of a Jimmy Olsen Casting Rumor

What if James Gunn Cast Henry Cavill in ‘Superman: Legacy’ Even if Not as
Superman, Wonder Fans

NEW YORK, NY &#8211; MARCH 20: Actor Henry Cavill attends the &#8220;Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice&#8221; New York Premiere at Radio City Music Hall on March 20, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by J. Countess/Getty Images)

&#8220;Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice&#8221; New York Premiere

https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/netflixjunkie-logo-2.jpg

https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GettyImages-516741806-scaled.jpg

After snubbing Henry Cavill, and hiring his replacement, James Gunn is now adding more stars to the cast of 'Superman: Legacy'

Imteshal Karim is a Hollywood News writer at Netflix Junkie with over 700+ articles under his belt. His love for MCU and DCU superheroes see him decode the many Easter eggs and potential storylines within his articles. Imteshal’s penchant for research and latest updates is present in his extensive coverage of entities like Ryan Reynolds and his Deadpool franchise. Having contributed to The Quill House’s Silhouettes Volume 3, he aims to tell impactful and good stories about the behinds-the-scenes of the entertainment industry. When he is away from stories and Hollywood, he indulges in cycling and gardening.

https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/imteshal-karim-nj.png

After snubbing Henry Cavill, and hiring his replacement, James Gunn is now adding more stars to the cast of &#039;Superman: Legacy&#039;

description

https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-after-snubbing-henry-cavill-james-gunn-is-lining-up-stars-for-his-dcu-reboot-movie-superman-legacy/

After Snubbing Henry Cavill, James Gunn Is Lining Up Stars for His DCU Reboot Movie ‘Superman: Legacy’

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

EDITORS' PICK

The World of NJ

Connect With Us

General

Legal