The film’s director and co-CEO of DC Studios, James Gunn, has responded to negative feedback from fans following the announcement that DC intends to remake Superman.
Henry Cavill, who plays Superman, explained in a detailed Instagram post that he would no longer be taking on the role after being informed by Gunn and co-president Peter Safran.
Read on to learn more.
Henry Cavill Reveals He Won’t Play Superman Again
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Cavill, best known for his role as “Man of Steel,” took to social media to reveal the outcome of his meeting with Gunn and Safran, labeling it “sad news.”
In a detailed Instagram post, the actor wrote, “I just had a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran and It’s sad news, everyone. After all, I’m not coming back as Superman.”
He also stated that the news was not “the easiest” for him as he remembered DC telling him to announce his return in September. Cavill later expressed his respect for Gunn and Safran, wishing them and the “new universe” luck and fortune.
He continued, “For those who have been by my side over the years, we can mourn for a moment but then we must remember that Superman is still around.”
The “Enola Holmes” actor ended the post by stating that even though his turn to “put on the cape” has passed, what Superman said would never happen!
Fan Reaction To Henry Cavill’s Departure
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Several fans took to social media to express their thoughts on the star actor coming out as Superman.
On Instagram, one angry fan wrote, “Are you kidding me? First ‘the witch’ and now Superman? WTF is going on with the world?”
Another fan threw some shade at Gunn, writing, “James Gunn is so amazing that he’s ruining the DC universe from the inside. Get rid of their strongest player immediately.”
One particular fan didn’t like how Cavill was treated and wrote, “this is messed up. Why hype and announce returns just to show the murky side of show business? The man deserves a little more respect.”
Not all fans thought the move was wrong, as some expressed praise for the initiative. A fan tweeted, “This is a very positive step. It’s very important I think to get rid of the old skin, as much as possible.”
“Slow down people. There was a lot of backlash when Pattinson replaced Affleck and look how it turned out, BRILLIANT! Give the man and the show a chance to breathe. A clean slate is probably for the best,” another fan opined tweeted.
James Gunn Calls Fan Reaction ‘Angry & Bad’
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Following the revelation of DC Studio’s plans to recast the popular DC Superman character, fans around the world unleashed a flurry of unpleasant reactions and comments on social media.
In a series of tweets, DC co-CEO James Gunn addressed the comments and revealed that the decision was made in the best interest of the story and the characters.
“One of the things that Peter & I realized when we took over as head of DC Studios is that there are a small number of people online who can be, well, rowdy & nasty, to say the least,” Gunn tweeted.
Toy Collector the author then insists that their choice is fortunate with “sincere hearts and integrity,” adding that they may or may not be great.
He said, “No one likes to be harassed or called names – but, frankly, we’ve been through worse. Such disrespectful protests will never affect our actions.”
James Gunn Is Working On Another Superman Story
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According to a report by DiversityDC executives have been writing new “Superman” stories for “some time” now, hence the need to recast the famous role.
“Peter & I have a ready-to-use DC board, which we can’t find out more about; we will be able to share some exciting information about our first project early in the new year,” Gunn tweeted.
According to the label’s president, Cavill could not play Superman because of the new film’s initial focus on the character’s early years.
Sources cited in Variety said the plot will focus on the character’s time spent working as an upcoming journalist in the fictional city of Metropolis. Fans will see him interact with important personalities, such as his colleague and future wife, Lois Lane.
Gunn revealed to fans that he would write but did not yet know who would direct; he hinted that Cavill might reprise other DC characters in the future.
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