James Gunn recently shared insights into the discussion where he informed Henry Cavill that he would no longer portray Superman, signifying the departure of the Man of Steel from the DC universe. In a recent conversation, he described the sequence of events leading to this decision and discussed Cavill’s response to the news. Furthermore, Gunn clarified that this choice was made before him and Peter Safran assumed control over DC Studios.
James Gunn on meeting Henry Cavill about Superman exit and how he reacted
More recently, Gunns pondered the temporary mix-up regarding Cavill’s reappearance as Superman in Black Adam, along with the hint towards a future film that ultimately led to his departure from subsequent projects.
On the Happy Sad Confused podcast, he expressed that it was unfortunate. Interestingly, the day we were deciding if we would accept the job at DC Studios, our deal was finalized, and immediately after, they announced Henry [Cavill] had returned. He continued by saying, “I was taken aback. We knew what the plan was – to enter and play Superman. It seemed unfair to him and quite disappointing.
As a movie enthusiast, let me clarify that Henry Cavill’s return, though exciting, hasn’t been officially greenlit by David Zaslav, CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery. Gunn hinted at this, suggesting there was no formal approval and it didn’t align with the current direction of DC Studios. He explained, “At that time, there was a void and many were eager to shape their vision for DC. They were pushing hard, but this never fit into David Zaslav’s plans.” This could imply future strategies for DC movies, possibly centering around Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam.
Instead of reaching out indirectly, Peter Safran and co-chair James Gunn decided to communicate directly with Henry Cavill. “Peter and I felt it was best to have a face-to-face conversation with him,” Gunn explained. “We had that discussion, he was a polite and wonderful individual about the matter,” he added further.
In response, Gunn acknowledged that Cavill had requested to be the one to announce his departure, instead of it originating from DC Studios. Impressed by this, Gunn commented, “That’s quite noble.
On that particular day, there was a conversation about potential collaborations in the future involving Henry Cavill and the DC Universe, even though he might not reprise his role as Superman. As Gunn shared, “I chatted with him about it. I’d be thrilled to have Henry feature in something.
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2025-07-21 09:26