Following his Black Adam cameo, Henry Cavill opens up about returning to the DCU as Superman while also teasing his future appearances as the Man of Steel. While the DCU (formerly known as the DCEU) has come a long way, Warner Bros. Discovery's interconnected universe has been missing the hero that got the franchise started back in 2013: Superman. As Dwayne Johnson brought Black Adam to life on the big screen, the recent DCU installment also served as the return of Cavill's Superman, who hasn't been seen since 2017's Justice League.
Ever since the controversial Justice League cut from Joss Whedon, Superman's place in the DCU became a massive mystery as it was never clear if the British star was going to return to the franchise as the DC icon. However, with Cavill's cameo in Black Adam, it looks like there is a new beginning for the Superman veteran. Following Black Adam's release, Cavill took to Instagram to officially announce to the whole world that he would be returning as Superman on a more regular basis.
Cavill recently participated in a live taping of Josh Horowitz's Happy, Sad, Confused podcast (via The Hollywood Reporter), where the host asked the DCU star more about what lies ahead for his Superman. Cavill was unable to give major specifics, but his comments bode well for what lies ahead. He said:
“ Right now I can’t share anything…but in time, I’ll be able to share and everyone will hear all the exciting things to come. There is such a bright future ahead for the character, and I’m so excited to tell a story with an enormously joyful Superman.”
What's Next For Henry Cavill's Superman In The DCU
Even though Cavill's Superman only appeared in Black Adam for a couple of seconds, there are several things in the works for the character. While Warner Bros. Discovery nor DC Studios have confirmed it yet, Man of Steel 2 is in development, and they are reportedly meeting with screenwriters for pitches for the film, which would likely star Cavill (though he is not yet confirmed). Johnson and various Black Adam producers have also stressed that there are plans for a long-form storyline in mind for the Kahndaq god and Superman. Whether that will be in Black Adam 2 or in a different DCU picture remains to be seen.
Whatever is being lined up for Cavill's Superman, the world is clearly ready to see more of his take on the DC legend after being absent from the big screen for all these years. Since James Gunn and Peter Safran's gigs as the leaders of DC Studios go into effect starting on November 1, Cavill's Superman projects will hopefully be what is prioritized first, especially after his scene in Black Adam. Superman has always belonged on the big screen, and even though it's exciting to see the DCU expand with new heroes and villains, the franchise needs the hero that made the DC world possible. Hopefully, after the positive reception from his appearance in Black Adam, it won't be too long until the DCU sees Cavill back as Superman.
Source: Happy Sad Confused Podcast (via The Hollywood Reporter)
