Following the news that Henry Cavill will be retiring from the role of Superman, fans have flooded Twitter with suggestions for David Corenswet to take on the iconic DC superhero next. After the British actor reprised the role for the first time since 2017 with a surprise cameo in the post-credits scene of Black Adam, viewers were left hoping that he was back as Clark Kent indefinitely. However, it was soon announced by James Gunn that, with the launch of DC studios, a new Superman installment featuring a younger Clark Kent is in the works, marking the end of Cavill's tenure. The news was later confirmed by Cavill himself who took to Instagram to share a heartfelt reminder to his followers that passing the character off will only benefit the DC universe Gunn and Peter Safran have set out to build, leaving fans wondering who will take over the reins of Superman next.Superman fans have taken the search for Henry Cavill's replacement as the legendary character into their own hands, voicing their enthusiastic hope for David Corenswet to tackle the role next on Twitter. Corenswet is a rising actor best known for his roles in The Politician, We Own This City, and most recently, Pearl. He also looks strikingly like a younger version of Cavill, making him a compelling choice to lead a portrayal of Clark Kent's early years. Check out some of the best tweets advocating for him to play Superman next below:
Why Cavill's Exit Came As Such A Shock
Alongside the speculation regarding who could play Superman next is profound disappointment and shock that Henry Cavill is hanging up his cape and saying goodbye to the character. After playing the part since 2013, when he debuted as Clark Kent in Man of Steel, he has become synonymous with the Last Son of Krypton. It seems as though Cavill himself was shocked by the decision as he expressed in his Instagram post that it was "not the easiest news" to hear, indicating that this decision was out of his hands.
As the DCU has experienced robust changes in recent years, Cavill's future has seemed nebulous for some time now. The studio and Cavill both surprised audiences by confirming he would return as Superman, which seemingly contributed to his decision to give up his lead role in Netflix's The Witcher. However, shortly thereafter fans' hopes for a Man of Steel 2 and more were dashed when Gunn announced that he would be writing a new version of Superman.
Who Could Play Superman In James Gunn's DCU Movie
While many are adamant that Corenswet is the obvious choice to play Superman next, there are plenty of young actors who could be great for the role. Fan suggestions have included everyone from Euphoria's Jacob Elordi, whose emotional range and physical build make him a natural fit, to Will Poulter, to Michael B. Jordan, to more unexpected proposals like Succession's Nicholas Braun, whose height and charm could generate the most nuanced and exciting version of the character yet. Whether David Corenset or someone completely unexpected, whoever plays Superman after Henry Cavill won't be known for some time.
Source: Twitter/Various See Above