Did James Gunn make the worst decision of his career by replacing Henry Cavill as Superman

Henry Cavill and Dwayne Johnson Get Dragged Into Another Debate Over James Gunn Destroying DC

Through Man of Steel, Henry Cavill
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/henry-cavill/?utm_source=website&utm_medium=internal_links&utm_campaign=hashtags]
became a symbol of hope not only for the fictional world of Metropolis, but also
for a multitude of DC fans. To take on the role of the world’s oldest and most
cherished superhero is no small feat. Yet, with Zack Snyder’s direction, the
British actor achieved and excelled at it with ease. When he reappeared as
Superman in Black Adam almost a decade after Man of Steel, his fans were hopeful
for a sequel of his debut DC flick.

Many begged that Cavill’s stellar portrayal of his breakthrough role be rewarded
with him being recast in Superman: Legacy. But their pleas fell on the dead ears
of DC’s new co-CEO, James Gunn. By replacing The Witcher
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-witcher/] actor with David Corenswet,
Gunn brought on the wrath of many displeased fans. And the saga continues as
another tweet surfaced on X re-iterating the impact of his unforgivable
decision.

> Hot take: DC would have been better with the Rock and Henry Cavill than it is
> now with James Gunn. The hype for DC movies was insane when MoS2 was announced
> but now it is totally dead. Black Adam's box office still dwarfs the previous
> 3 DC movies, despite the fact that BA is a… pic.twitter.com/GmpGbfTVJY
> [https://t.co/GmpGbfTVJY]
> 
> — Geralt of North (@Itssan17) September 7, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/Itssan17/status/1699728346840813986?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Although the Guardians of the Galaxy director has attempted to refute
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-i-was-never-making-james-gunn-defends-henry-cavills-superman-replacement/]
any bias towards Cavill, netizens are clearly still riled up. In his hands, they
questioned the dwindling future of the beloved DC universe. According to the
user who made these observations, the upcoming Superman flick with Corenswet is
bound for failure.

ALSO READ: “Henry Cavill lite” – DC Fans Reminisce ‘Man of Steel’ Actor as David
Coreneswet Bulks up for Superman Role
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-henry-cavill-lite-dc-fans-reminisce-man-of-steel-actor-as-david-coreneswet-bulks-up-for-superman-role/]

Although harsh, many agreed with these opinions. But there were others who
opposed some miscalculations in the post and stood by Gunn. As intended, the
post saw a heated discussion emerge in the comments section. 


HENRY CAVILL FANS VOICE THEIR DISAPPOINTMENT IN JAMES GUNN

Under Zack Snyder, DC saw unparalleled success. But for some, his successor’s
works seemed to have failed at impressing fans. Earlier, Dwayne Johnson revealed
his feelings
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-just-days-after-the-witcher-heartbreak-black-adams-dwayne-johnson-spills-truth-about-what-tanked-henry-cavill-celebrated-return-as-superman/]
about his Black Adam co-star’s DC departure by hinting at this change of
leadership. Apparently, many users who came across the X post hold the same
opinions as The Rock. Yet, some stood strong in support of the studio’s
decision.

> The worst decision ever made in history of Cinema
> 
> — Jaime Lannister (@7CRICKETFOREVER) September 7, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/7CRICKETFOREVER/status/1699728965160886771?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> My man spittin facts here
> 
> — Screen Wizard 🧙‍♂️ (@screenwizardz) September 7, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/screenwizardz/status/1699765701547004044?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



One user agreed with the post that Superman: Legacy will “flop.” Another
disagreed by saying that people want to “see Superman” and not specifically
Henry Cavill.

> That’s not a hot take that’s just a fact.. superman “legacy” is going to flop
> 
> — Kentalk (@Kentalknews) September 7, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/Kentalknews/status/1699729225773695051?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> The hype for Superman was real, not necessarily MOS2, it just so happen that
> the next Superman movie was supposed to be MOS2, everytime Legacy gets more
> info about it announced it gets trending. People just wanna see Superman
> 
> — ♦️ (@Cloudy_Bozo) September 7, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/Cloudy_Bozo/status/1699770731649802542?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Among of sea of disapproving fans, some chose to point out a discrepancy in the
post’s assumptions. According to them, Black Adam was not a “box office hit.”

> Snyder fans failed making BA a box office hit. Can't blame WB for rebooting DC
> 
> — Movie Buff 🎬 (@thismoviebuff) September 7, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/thismoviebuff/status/1699753247114702885?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> Good take until you check the Box Office receipts and realize the hype was hot
> air
> 
> — Sharif (@SharifMoglr) September 7, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/SharifMoglr/status/1699766155378888774?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Whether Superman: Legacy will be as underwhelming as Cavill’s fans predict, only
time will tell. Until then, the online tussles are bound to go on.

ALSO READ: Should Henry Cavill Have Done ‘Man of Steel 2’ Before the
Underwhelming ‘Batman Vs Superman: Dawn of Justice’?
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-should-henry-cavill-have-done-man-of-steel-2-before-the-underwhelming-batman-vs-superman-dawn-of-justice/]

What are your thoughts on this DC debate? Do you agree with the X user’s post?
Share your thoughts in the comments.

Ibadat Kaur

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Through Man of Steel, <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/henry-cavill/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=internal_links&amp;utm_campaign=hashtags">Henry Cavill</a> became a symbol of hope not only for the fictional world of Metropolis, but also for a multitude of DC fans. To take on the role of the world’s oldest and most cherished superhero is no small feat. Yet, with Zack Snyder’s direction, the British actor achieved and excelled at it with ease. When he reappeared as Superman in Black Adam almost a decade after Man of Steel, his fans were hopeful for a sequel of his debut DC flick.
Many begged that Cavill’s stellar portrayal of his breakthrough role be rewarded with him being recast in Superman: Legacy. But their pleas fell on the dead ears of DC’s new co-CEO, James Gunn. By replacing <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-witcher/">The Witcher</a> actor with David Corenswet, Gunn brought on the wrath of many displeased fans. And the saga continues as another tweet surfaced on X re-iterating the impact of his unforgivable decision.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Hot take: DC would have been better with the Rock and Henry Cavill than it is now with James Gunn. The hype for DC movies was insane when MoS2 was announced but now it is totally dead. Black Adam&#39;s box office still dwarfs the previous 3 DC movies, despite the fact that BA is a… <a href="https://t.co/GmpGbfTVJY">pic.twitter.com/GmpGbfTVJY</a>
&mdash; Geralt of North (@Itssan17) <a href="https://twitter.com/Itssan17/status/1699728346840813986?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Although <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-i-was-never-making-james-gunn-defends-henry-cavills-superman-replacement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the Guardians of the Galaxy director has attempted to refute</a> any bias towards Cavill, netizens are clearly still riled up. In his hands, they questioned the dwindling future of the beloved DC universe. According to the user who made these observations, the upcoming Superman flick with Corenswet is bound for failure.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-henry-cavill-lite-dc-fans-reminisce-man-of-steel-actor-as-david-coreneswet-bulks-up-for-superman-role/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“Henry Cavill lite” – DC Fans Reminisce ‘Man of Steel’ Actor as David Coreneswet Bulks up for Superman Role</a>
Although harsh, many agreed with these opinions. But there were others who opposed some miscalculations in the post and stood by Gunn. As intended, the post saw a heated discussion emerge in the comments section. 
<h2>Henry Cavill fans voice their disappointment in James Gunn</h2>
Under Zack Snyder, DC saw unparalleled success. But for some, his successor’s works seemed to have failed at impressing fans. Earlier, <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-just-days-after-the-witcher-heartbreak-black-adams-dwayne-johnson-spills-truth-about-what-tanked-henry-cavill-celebrated-return-as-superman/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dwayne Johnson revealed his feelings</a> about his Black Adam co-star&#8217;s DC departure by hinting at this change of leadership. Apparently, many users who came across the X post hold the same opinions as The Rock. Yet, some stood strong in support of the studio&#8217;s decision.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
The worst decision ever made in history of Cinema
&mdash; Jaime Lannister (@7CRICKETFOREVER) <a href="https://twitter.com/7CRICKETFOREVER/status/1699728965160886771?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
My man spittin facts here
&mdash; Screen Wizard 🧙‍♂️ (@screenwizardz) <a href="https://twitter.com/screenwizardz/status/1699765701547004044?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
One user agreed with the post that Superman: Legacy will &#8220;flop.&#8221; Another disagreed by saying that people want to &#8220;see Superman&#8221; and not specifically Henry Cavill.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
That’s not a hot take that’s just a fact.. superman “legacy” is going to flop
&mdash; Kentalk (@Kentalknews) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kentalknews/status/1699729225773695051?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
The hype for Superman was real, not necessarily MOS2, it just so happen that the next Superman movie was supposed to be MOS2, everytime Legacy gets more info about it announced it gets trending. People just wanna see Superman
&mdash; ♦️ (@Cloudy_Bozo) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cloudy_Bozo/status/1699770731649802542?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Among of sea of disapproving fans, some chose to point out a discrepancy in the post&#8217;s assumptions. According to them, Black Adam was not a &#8220;box office hit.&#8221;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Snyder fans failed making BA a box office hit. Can&#39;t blame WB for rebooting DC
&mdash; Movie Buff 🎬 (@thismoviebuff) <a href="https://twitter.com/thismoviebuff/status/1699753247114702885?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Good take until you check the Box Office receipts and realize the hype was hot air
&mdash; Sharif (@SharifMoglr) <a href="https://twitter.com/SharifMoglr/status/1699766155378888774?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Whether Superman: Legacy will be as underwhelming as Cavill&#8217;s fans predict, only time will tell. Until then, the online tussles are bound to go on.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-should-henry-cavill-have-done-man-of-steel-2-before-the-underwhelming-batman-vs-superman-dawn-of-justice/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Should Henry Cavill Have Done ‘Man of Steel 2’ Before the Underwhelming ‘Batman Vs Superman: Dawn of Justice’?</a>
What are your thoughts on this DC debate? Do you agree with the X user&#8217;s post? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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