EXCLUSIVE: While there is not a Man of Steel sequel in the works, we’re hearing that Henry Cavill is in talks to reprise his role as Superman in the Warner Bros. DC Universe.
We hear Cavill could come back in a couple of different ways, not a standalone film, but there are plans to put him back in the big red cape again sources with knowledge tell us.
Warner Bros. is not developing a Man of Steel sequel, and Wonder Woman 1984, Suicide Squad are in the can, and Superman isn’t expected to make a cameo in Matt Reeves’ The Batman. Other projects where Cavill could make a cameo are Shazam 2, Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam or Aquaman 2, which are the next productions to be prepped once COVID-19 safety restrictions lift.
When reached, Warner Bros. provided no comment.
Cavill made a surprise appearance on Zack Snyder’s Vero Watch Party for Man of Steel last week. At the end of that session, Snyder announced that his director’s cut of Justice League is heading to HBO Max in 2021. Cavill played Superman in Man of Steel, Batman v. Superman and Justice League.
Cavill is repped by WME, the Garcia Companies, and Gang, Tyre, Ramer, Brown & Passman.
BatmanNewsChris on May 28th, 2020 at 01:00 UTC »
Black Adam with The Rock! https://i.imgur.com/j74Qhc7.jpg
The beauty of them having the same manager, and The Rock having so much creative control over his projects.
TheBatSkeptic on May 28th, 2020 at 00:57 UTC »
The Snyder Cut was announced last Wednesday and Henry's return is announced today(which is also a Wednesday). These are the kinds of parallels I'm here for.
chanma50 on May 28th, 2020 at 00:51 UTC »
Variety confirms the news, but they add "Snyder recently announced a recut of the “Justice League” for HBO Max, though insiders tell Variety Cavill wouldn’t be suiting up for reshoots, but rather a cameo in one of DC’s upcoming films.”
The Wrap has a similar take.
Comicbook.com (so a less reliable source) compares Superman’s future in the DCEU to that of The Hulk in the MCU, playing supporting roles and making cameo appearances in films headlined by other heroes.