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James Gunn Calls Studio’s Premature Cavill Superman Return Unfair

Gunn said a premature studio announcement created confusion over Cavill’s status.

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Director James Gunn opened up on confusion around actor Henry Cavill's 'Superman' return.

Overview

  • Gunn revealed that on the day his DC Studios deal closed the studio announced Cavill’s return as Superman, conflicting with plans to recast the role with David Corenswet.
  • He described the resulting miscommunication as unfair to Cavill and driven by a faction of the studio pushing its own vision of the DC Universe.
  • Gunn and co-head Peter Safran met privately with Cavill to explain the situation and honored his request to announce his departure on his own terms.
  • On the same day they clarified his exit, Gunn offered Cavill a different part within the rebooted DC Universe and expressed readiness to involve him in future projects.
  • The new Superman film starring David Corenswet premiered July 11 to positive reviews and strong box office, anchoring Gunn and Safran’s decade-long DCU slate.