Overview
- Snyder marked the moment with the caption, “15 years ago, on this day, I pressed the shutter and met Superman,” calling it the first photo he ever took of Cavill.
- GeekTyrant reports that Cavill wore Reeve’s suit for Man of Steel screen tests, a look said to have helped convince Snyder and executives he was right for the role.
- Since joining Instagram last year, Snyder has steadily posted rare DCEU images from behind-the-scenes moments to alternate looks.
- In his new post, Snyder praised Cavill’s portrayal, describing the actor’s Superman as “literally hope personified.”
- Cavill’s run included Man of Steel, Batman v Superman, and Justice League, plus a Black Adam stinger, while a filmed Flash cameo was scrapped as DC reset continuity and cast Corenswet.