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Hollywood star Henry Cavill is known for his performances inThe Witcherand as Superman in the DC Extended Universe. While he has received praise for his exceptional performance, he has also become a fan favorite, considering his commitment to his on-screen roles. The actor has opened up about how he pulled off the role of Geralt of Rivia inThe Witcher, a gaming and book series he is a big fan of.
And he did the same when it came to his DC role as well. After making his debut as Superman in the 2013 filmMan of Steel, he reprised his role inBatman v Superman. And he has shared that he took a deep dive into the comic books to reprise his role in the 2016 movie.
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Henry Cavill on Bringing the Iconic Superhero to Life On-Screen
Following his 2013 film,Henry Cavilreprised his role in the 2016 filmBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.Starring Cavill alongsideBen Affleck, the film follows the clash between Batman and Superman. In an interview withEntertainment Weekly, he opened up about reprising his role three years after his DC debut.
Cavill shared that the process involved diving back into comic books to explore the psychology of the character. He also added that he wanted to apply these insights to his character’s depiction in the movie. TheJustice Leaguestar shared,
“My lasting memory was going back to the comic books and really exploring the psychology of the man with the hope that I could apply it to the script.”
However, despite his dedication to the character, his future in the franchise fell short following his appearance in Zack Snyder’sJustice League.While his cameo inBlack Adamhinted at his return, any speculation was put to rest as James Gunn revealed his plans to reboot the franchise.
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Who Replaced Henry Cavill as Superman in DCU?
James Gunnhas been working on his DCU since taking over DC Studios in 2022. The filmmaker announced a line-up of TV shows, animated series, and movies in early 2023 and has been working on the first DCU film,Superman: Legacy.
Gunn has shared that he wanted to cast a younger actor for the film. And following Henry Cavill’s abrupt departure, the 30-year-old actorDavid Corenswethas joined the franchise as Superman. He has been in a range of stage and TV shows, includingHouse of CardsandElementary.
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Corenswet is also known for his work in Netflix’sThe Politicianand the 2022 filmPearl. The DC superhero is the biggest role of his career, and the actor has been working to bulk up for his big break as the Kryptonian superhero. And despite a certain amount of backlash, there is anticipation over what Corenswet would do with the character.
Superman: Legacyis set to release on 17 July 2025.
Laxmi Rajput
Senior Writer
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
