James Gunn recently found himself in the middle of a fan conspiracy theory regarding Henry Cavill’s future in the DCEU. The director took to social media to set the record straight and clarify some misconceptions that had been circulating among DC fans.
A fan shared a quote from Nathan Fillion about his casting as Green Lantern in the new DC film set to be released in 2025. Fillion shared an anecdote about how he found out about his role at the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 premiere party, not at The Suicide Squad premiere as previously speculated. This incident led to some fans believing that James Gunn had been planning to replace Henry Cavill as Superman since his involvement in The Suicide Squad project.
James Gunn quickly addressed the fan conspiracy theory, stating that he had no intention of replacing Henry Cavill as Superman when he first joined the DC universe. Gunn emphasized that his vision for Superman was always meant to be a new and unique story, debunking any rumors about him planning Cavill’s exit from the DCEU.
Despite Henry Cavill reprising his role as Superman in an end credits scene from Black Adam, the announcement of a DC Studios reboot led to the decision to recast the iconic superhero. David Corenswet was chosen to portray the new Superman, with filming already in progress. The ensemble cast also includes Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer.
As the DCEU undergoes changes and new projects are announced, fans have expressed both excitement and trepidation about the future of Superman in this cinematic universe. With David Corenswet taking on the role of the iconic superhero, it remains to be seen how this new direction will be received by audiences.
James Gunn’s response to the fan conspiracy theory regarding Henry Cavill’s future in the DCEU sheds light on the behind-the-scenes decisions that shape these blockbuster films. As the cinematic universe continues to evolve, it is clear that there are always surprises in store for both fans and critics alike.