DC Is Making a Young Superman Movie

The Man of Steel returns … however not the one you realize.

New DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn confirmed on his Twitter account that the rumors are true and Henry Cavill’s return as Superman is over — and consisted completely of his post-credits cameo in Black Adam. That’s as a result of Gunn himself is engaged on the script for a new Superman film that can not star Henry Cavill. (In his personal social media posting, Cavill wrote ““this news isn’t the easiest, but that’s life.”)

The motive the movie received’t star Cavill is as a result of, in Gunn’s phrases, “our story will be focusing on an earlier part of Superman’s life.” Hence, no Cavill, who’s 39 years outdated.

Gunn mentioned he had a “great” assembly with Cavill, they usually “talked about a number of exciting possibilities to work together in the future.” He additionally revealed that he’s scripting this new Superman film “and have been for a while.” But he mentioned it’s not clear but who will direct it ,that means he would possibly hand the script off to a different director.

Ironically, when Cavill first debuted as Superman virtually a decade in the past in Man of Steel, it too was a film that was centered on an earlier a part of Superman’s life, exhibiting how he went from a confused farm child from Kansas to a demigod. But Gunn additionally mentioned in one other tweet that there’s “no way” his film will probably be an origin story for the character. (In one more tweet, Gunn mentioned he not too long ago had a assembly with former Batman Ben Affleck about doubtlessly directing an upcoming DC film, and that they “just have to find the right project” for him.)

It’s been fairly a curler coaster of ups and downs for DC followers recently. Less than two months after Cavill made his shock return to DC he’s out as soon as once more. Affleck, who principally dropped out of creating his personal Batman film, now may be returning for a new venture. And Gunn mentioned DC plans to announce extra of their new tasks early in 2023, so there’s extra information to return.