Overview

• James Gunn told the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast that studio leadership publicly announced Henry Cavill’s return as Superman on the day his DC Studios deal closed, despite plans to cast David Corenswet.
• He described the conflicting announcements as “really unfair” to Cavill and called the situation “a total bummer.”
• Gunn and co-CEO Peter Safran met with Cavill in person to explain the decision, honoring the actor’s request to share the news himself.
• David Corenswet debuted as the new Superman in the DCU reboot on July 11, 2025, replacing Cavill after his three-film tenure.
• Gunn said he remains open to casting Cavill in future DC Studios projects and praised his professionalism throughout the process.