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Despite only having one solo film and a handful of appearances, Henry Cavill has become the definitive Superman for a generation of fans. Many fans were heartbroken when he had to depart from the role after James Gunn decided to reboot the DCEU and introduce David Corenswet as the superhero.
While fans have noted the similarity in looks between the two actors, prompting them to question the need to recast, Cavill also shares his Greek-God looks with another prominent actor who almost became Superman. Many have been quick to note the striking similarities between Cavill andWhite Collarstar Matt Bomer.
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ActorHenry Cavill’s departure from the role of Superman in 2022 only a few weeks after confirming to return was met with disappointment from fans who were awaiting his arrival. The actor made his debut as the superhero in Zack Snyder’s 2011 filmMan of Steel. He would then go on to reprise the role in subsequent films of the DCEU.
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Cavill was replaced by David Corenswet in James Gunn’s upcoming filmSuperman. TheArgyllestar had to depart from the role as Gunn reportedly wanted to explore a younger Superman in his new and improved DCU. Corenswet’s casting wasmet with considerable backlash, with many noticing similarities between the two.
While Corenswet was compared to Henry Cavill even before the former buffed up for the role, another actor has often been considered to be a ‘long-lost twin’ ofThe Witcherstar. Actor Matt Bomer has been noted by many fans for his striking similarities with Cavill, right down to their jawlines.
While Henry Cavill still remains one of the most good-looking actors working in the industry at the moment, it seems like there is more than one of him with doppelgangers like Matt Bomer and David Corenswet.
Matt Bomer Was Almost Cast As Superman In The 2000s
While fans may notice striking similarities between Henry Cavill,David Corenswet, and Matt Bomer, the three actors also reportedly share one more thing in common. All three actors have been at least considered for Superman at different points in time. While Cavill and Corenswet have received the honor of playing the role, Bomer reportedly missed out.
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Earlier this year, theDoom Patrolstar revealed that he was the director’s choice for the unmade JJ Abrams filmSuperman: Flybyin the 2000s before he was, according to him, ousted from the role due to his sexuality. The actor has been publicly gay since 2012 but was reportedly ‘outed’ and was passed over for the project. He toldTHR,
It looked like I was the director’s choice for the role. I signed a three-picture deal at Warner Bros…That was a time in the industry when something like that could still really be weaponized against you. How, and why, and who, I don’t know, but yeah, that’s my understanding.
The actor had also mentioned that his sexuality had significantly affected his career as he had come out at a risky time.
Nishanth A
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Nishanth A is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 2,000 articles published. He has been an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a scriptwriter at various corporations before that, working on educational content. With a Communications, English Literature, and Psychology triple major, Nishanth usually covers news and analyses on Star Trek, particularly Strange New Worlds and The Next Generation; Doctor Who, the DCU, and more.A Nolan fan, Nishanth spends his time exploring the filmographies of various directors with an auteurial style or can be found making short movies of his own. He has also contributed as a feature writer for Film Companion, focusing on the South division.
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