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Henry Cavill is arguably best known for his role as Clark Kent / Superman in the DCEU. However, after moving on from the role, Cavill has mostly remained away from major franchises, except for a brief cameo in last year’s MCU blockbusterDeadpool & Wolverine. However, if reports are to be believed Cavill could soon be headed for the galaxy far, far away.
A new report from an insider suggested that Cavill is in talks with Lucasfilm to join theStar Warsfranchise. Moreover, this isn’t the first time Cavill has been linked with the epic space opera saga. At the same time, the actor has professed his love for the franchise, which only adds fuel to the rumors of his impending arrival in theStar Warsuniverse, and here is everything you need to know about it.
Henry Cavill is rumored to be in talks to join theStar Warsuniverse
TheStar Warsfranchise has yet to launch a new theatrical film since the Skywalker Saga’s conclusion in 2019 with the final installment of the sequel trilogy. As Lucasfilm weighs its options carefully, several projects are rumored to be in development for the galaxy far, far away.
According to a report from insider@MyTimeToShineH, the space opera franchise is rumored to have set its eyes upon none other thanHenry Cavillfor a pivotal role in an upcoming installment. If the rumors are true, the former Superman actor could be headed for theStar Warsuniverse.
Furthermore, this isn’t the first time, rumors of Cavill’s potential involvement with future installments of the blockbuster franchise have surfaced online. Late last year, it was announced thatThe Force Awakensproducer Simon Kinberg would be returning to write and produce a new trilogy of movies.
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Following the news of Kinberg’s new trilogy, the same insider also reported (viaComicBookMovie.com) that Cavill was being considered for a crucial role in the new entries, which are in the earliest stages of development. Along withRyan Gosling’s recent rumored talks to joinStar Wars, Cavill could be the next major star to land in the galaxy far, far away.
Henry Cavill shared his love for theStar Warsfranchise on social media
The rumors of Cavill joining theStar Warsfranchise do not appear unsubstantiated. Firstly, the actor appeared in a cameo in last year’s Disney-producedDeadpool & Wolverine. Secondly, Cavill has professed his love for theStar Warsfranchise in anInstagrampost from 2016.
When you love being Superman but you secretly want to be a bad guy in Star Wars too!
Cavill stated the above in the post’s caption, sharing a photograph of himself in a scuba diving mask that resembles a Sith Lord. However, if and when Cavill does end up in the space opera saga it will be interesting to see whether he is on the light side or dark side of the Force.
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Following his exit from the DCEU andstepping down from Netflix’sThe Witcher, Cavill hasn’t had a box office home run withArgylleandThe Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfareperforming poorly. As a result, Cavill’s career could greatly benefit from a stint in theStar Warsuniverse. The actor is slated to next appear in Guy Ritchie’s next action-thrillerIn the Grey.
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Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
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