“Never Say Never” – Henry Cavill on Returning as Superman

Published 11/11/2026, 7:35 PM CST
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Henry Cavill has not given up hope of donning the iconic red cape as Superman. The actor portrayed the superhero who arrived on Earth from the distant planet Krypton nearly nine years. However, after a leadership change at DC Studios, with James Gunn and Peter Safran taking over, Cavill was dropped from the role. 

The duo cast David Corenswet as Superman for the rebooted DC Universe. Despite this, Cavill's future in the franchise is still being discussed. Moreover, he recently gave a surprising response when asked whether he would return to DC Studios.

Henry Cavill is interested in returning as Superman

Henry Cavill recently sat down for an interview with Inverse, where he was asked about the shocking leadership shake-up at DC Studios. James Gunn and Peter Safran, who were the creative minds behind the rebooted DC Universe, have exited the studio. So, the actor was asked about the potential for him to reprise his role in the future under new leadership.

"Look, there's lots of fantastic storylines. There's always a lot of opportunity... I would never say never now,” he responded.

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Although nothing has been confirmed so far, with the DCU currently facing major uncertainty, one thing is certain, as per the recent interview,  and that is that Henry Cavill is interested in taking up the role. Although he is no longer playing Superman, the actor has continued to take on the role of a detective, spy, and more in various films. He is now in talks to play a spy in a new comedy movie.

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And the upcoming movie has continued to garner attention for its casting.

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It has already been announced that Henry Cavill will join Kevin Hart for a new Netflix spy comedy. As reported by Variety, Jason Isaacs, who is well known for his roles in the Harry Potter films and The White Lotus, will also join the cast. Justine Lupe and Aja Naomi King are also part of the movie.

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The movie is set to follow two rival spies who meet each other at a Lamaze class, where their wives become friends. This brings the two spies into each other's lives, with circumstances turning them into confidants as they struggle to survive dangerous situations. This is the first collaboration between the two actors on a project. Although the release date has not yet been confirmed, the plot and star-studded cast have intrigued viewers.

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What do you think about Henry Cavill's opinion on Superman? Let us know in the comments.

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Pritha Debroy

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Pritha Debroy is an Entertainment writer at NetflixJunkie who can seamlessly switch between breaking down an NBA play and obsessing over the latest K-drama twist. She has written over 3,400 NBA and NFL articles, but her true joy lies in diving into Netflix’s trendiest shows—unpacking themes, stories, and yes, the occasional celebrity chaos. When she is not writing, you’ll find her devouring thrillers (anything by Freida McFadden is an instant yes), revisiting comfort classics like 10 Things I Hate About You and 27 Dresses, or hunting for her next binge-worthy series.

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