Henry Cavill was snubbed by James Gunn as Superman in his reboot of DC. However

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

Henry Cavill [https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/henry-cavill/] has been the face of
Superman for more than a decade. The caped Kryptonian from Zack Snyder’s DCEU
received mixed reviews from critics. However, a huge section of fans loved the
new grim take on the character. It was good until the DCEU parted ways with
Snyder and decided to go for a reboot. The new DC Studios led by James Gunn and
Peter Safran took the decision to recast Cavill, which expectedly did not go
well with fans.

James Gunn’s decision to replace Henry Cavill as Superman sparked controversy
and division within the DC film community. Since the December 2022 announcement,
fans have expressed their emotions of anger, disappointment, and sadness at the
loss of their beloved Man of Steel. Despite facing backlash, Gunn has remained
firm in his vision for the future of DC, showing no signs of changing his
stance.

> Cast him as Jor-El in Superman Legacy and watch the box office explode
> pic.twitter.com/zlbImNQ0Si [https://t.co/zlbImNQ0Si]
> 
> — Discussing Superman (@SupermanEnjoyer) August 4, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/SupermanEnjoyer/status/1687483889948704768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



The Guardians of the Galaxy director, however, has moved ahead with his new
movie Superman: Legacy kicking off his new universe. He has already found a
replacement for Henry Cavill
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-twitter-erupts-in-james-gunn-appreciation-as-dc-boss-finds-the-perfect-henry-cavill-replacement-for-superman/],
too. However, fans are not stopping at anything. From comeback theories to a
multiverse arc, everything is being proposed to Gunn. However, now a fan has
suggested an interesting approach. What if Cavill returns to the film but not as
the titular Superman himself?

A fan wonders if Gunn will give Cavill a chance, at least as Jor-El, father to
Kal-El, aka Superman. Fans believe that it will be a good way to showcase the
passing of the torch as well as preserve Cavill’s legacy. It could also be a
symbolic manner of “closure” for the fans. Precisely in the same way that Henry
Cavill handed over his Netflix’s The Witcher
[https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-witcher/] role to Liam Hemsworth.

ALSO READ: ‘Superman: Legacy’- James Gunn to Bring Out the Brighter Side Against
the Dark Incarnations of Henry Cavill’s Clark Kent
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-superman-legacy-james-gunn-to-bring-out-the-brighter-side-against-the-dark-incarnations-of-henry-cavill-clark-kent/]

However, although a few fans agreed to the proposal, a large section disagreed.
A variety of reasons explained why they never want Cavill to return to the DCU.


HENRY CAVILL IS PERFECT AS SUPERMAN, SO WHY CAST HIM AS ANYBODY ELSE?

Although the proposal expects to hand a meaningful end to Henry Cavill’s run as
the titular character, fans will see him only as Superman and nothing else! They
echoed their sentiments that Gunn and co. had snubbed the 40-year-old actor
roughly, but the ship has sailed. If the actor were to return to the new DC,
then why not return as Superman himself questioned fans? Moreover, many believe
that DC has already taken the turn and thus bringing back the original actor
only as a side character will be disrespectful.

> Before I speak, let me just make it clear that I am someone who would
> preferred if WB continued the Snyderverse but I am still looking forward to
> Gunn’s Superman. If they bring back Cavil for something like this then I can’t
> help but feel disrespected
> 
> — Alchemist (@Alchemist8565) August 5, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/Alchemist8565/status/1687818031131680768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> Hellllllll noooooooooooo, that's Kal-El right there
> 
> — 𝕂ℝ𝕐ℙ𝕋𝕆ℕ𝕀𝔸ℕ 🇺🇸🇲🇦 (@moff_elalam) August 5, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/moff_elalam/status/1687633986007535616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



James Gunn announced that he is moving ahead with a new actor and storyline for
his Superman: Legacy. He also added that his new film has a script ready and
shall release as expected despite ongoing SAG-AFTRA strikes. Furthermore, his
new movie will serve as a tribute to all previous iterations of the character
with a balanced story.

ALSO READ: James Gunn’s ‘Superman: Legacy’ Set to Hit Theaters in 2 Years Even
Amidst Ongoing Writer’s Strike
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-james-gunn-supermanlegacy-set-to-hit-theaters-in-two-years-even-amidst-ongoing-writers-strike/]

What do you think of Henry Cavill returning as Jor-El? Did you like Henry Cavill
as Superman? Let us know in the comments below.

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<a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/henry-cavill/">Henry Cavill</a> has been the face of Superman for more than a decade. The caped Kryptonian from Zack Snyder&#8217;s DCEU received mixed reviews from critics. However, a huge section of fans loved the new grim take on the character. It was good until the DCEU parted ways with Snyder and decided to go for a reboot. The new DC Studios led by James Gunn and Peter Safran took the decision to recast Cavill, which expectedly did not go well with fans.
James Gunn’s decision to replace Henry Cavill as Superman sparked controversy and division within the DC film community. Since the December 2022 announcement, fans have expressed their emotions of anger, disappointment, and sadness at the loss of their beloved Man of Steel. Despite facing backlash, Gunn has remained firm in his vision for the future of DC, showing no signs of changing his stance.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Cast him as Jor-El in Superman Legacy and watch the box office explode <a href="https://t.co/zlbImNQ0Si">pic.twitter.com/zlbImNQ0Si</a>
&mdash; Discussing Superman (@SupermanEnjoyer) <a href="https://twitter.com/SupermanEnjoyer/status/1687483889948704768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
The Guardians of the Galaxy director, however, has moved ahead with his new movie Superman: Legacy kicking off his new universe. He has already <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">found a replacement for Henry Cavill</a>, too. However, fans are not stopping at anything. From comeback theories to a multiverse arc, everything is being proposed to Gunn. However, now a fan has suggested an interesting approach. What if Cavill returns to the film but not as the titular Superman himself?
A fan wonders if Gunn will give Cavill a chance, at least as Jor-El, father to Kal-El, aka Superman. Fans believe that it will be a good way to showcase the passing of the torch as well as preserve Cavill’s legacy. It could also be a symbolic manner of “closure” for the fans. Precisely in the same way that Henry Cavill handed over his Netflix’s <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-witcher/">The Witcher</a> role to Liam Hemsworth.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-superman-legacy-james-gunn-to-bring-out-the-brighter-side-against-the-dark-incarnations-of-henry-cavill-clark-kent/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">&#8216;Superman: Legacy&#8217;- James Gunn to Bring Out the Brighter Side Against the Dark Incarnations of Henry Cavill’s Clark Kent</a>
However, although a few fans agreed to the proposal, a large section disagreed. A variety of reasons explained why they never want Cavill to return to the DCU.
<h2>Henry Cavill is perfect as Superman, so why cast him as anybody else?</h2>
Although the proposal expects to hand a meaningful end to Henry Cavill’s run as the titular character, fans will see him only as Superman and nothing else! They echoed their sentiments that Gunn and co. had snubbed the 40-year-old actor roughly, but the ship has sailed. If the actor were to return to the new DC, then why not return as Superman himself questioned fans? Moreover, many believe that DC has already taken the turn and thus bringing back the original actor only as a side character will be disrespectful.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Before I speak, let me just make it clear that I am someone who would preferred if WB continued the Snyderverse but I am still looking forward to Gunn’s Superman. If they bring back Cavil for something like this then I can’t help but feel disrespected
&mdash; Alchemist (@Alchemist8565) <a href="https://twitter.com/Alchemist8565/status/1687818031131680768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 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">
Hellllllll noooooooooooo, that&#39;s Kal-El right there
&mdash; 𝕂ℝ𝕐ℙ𝕋𝕆ℕ𝕀𝔸ℕ 🇺🇸🇲🇦 (@moff_elalam) <a href="https://twitter.com/moff_elalam/status/1687633986007535616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
James Gunn announced that he is moving ahead with a new actor and storyline for his Superman: Legacy. He also added that his new film has a script ready and shall release as expected despite ongoing SAG-AFTRA strikes. Furthermore, his new movie will serve as a tribute to all previous iterations of the character with a balanced story.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-james-gunn-supermanlegacy-set-to-hit-theaters-in-two-years-even-amidst-ongoing-writers-strike/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Gunn’s &#8216;Superman: Legacy&#8217; Set to Hit Theaters in 2 Years Even Amidst Ongoing Writer’s Strike</a>
What do you think of Henry Cavill returning as Jor-El? Did you like Henry Cavill as Superman? Let us know in the comments below.

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