Henry Cavill may not be playing Superman anymore, but fans shouldn't count him out of the DC Universe. James Gunn has revealed that the company is still trying to find a new role for him within the new slate of developing films.Cavill returned as Superman for Black Adam's post-credit scene as a cameo. Dwayne Johnson stated that Cavill's return as Superman was non-negotiable, and fans were excited about the possibility of his return. Two months after that return, it was announced that the DCU will introduce a new, younger Superman moving forward. Gunn is set to write the script, and no names are attached to the project.Following Cavill's confirmation that he will no longer return as Superman, Gunn posted a series of tweets about the situation. In the tweets, he confirmed that Cavill is still in the running for a future role. "We just had a great meeting with Henry and we’re big fans and we talked about a number of exciting possibilities to work together in the future," Gunn wrote. Gunn, who is running the DC Film division alongside Peter Safran, also confirmed that Ben Affleck was entertaining discussions about directing a future DC project. "Met with Ben yesterday precisely because he wants to direct & we want him to direct; we just have to find the right project."
Cavill's return as Superman had been uncertain for some time. Speculation about the future of DC Films has run rampant since Gunn and Safran have taken over. Though no official plans have been announced, Gunn, who is active on social media, has been vocal that their plans aren't solid yet. Rumors suggest that a total reboot could be in the cards, and with the cancellation of Wonder Woman 3, alongside the suggestion that Jason Momoa may play Lobo rather than Aquaman moving forward, a full reset is a real possibility.
It's not known how projects like Blue Beetle will be affected. The project was greenlit under Walter Hamada, who had previously run DC Studios. There may or may not be references to the wider DCEU in the film, and if the DCEU is no more, then that raises questions about the canonicity of the project. It would be unfortunate if the project is released as a one-and-done deal. Not only does the project have a lot of promise, but it's also the first Latino-led superhero film.
Gunn's Superman movie is in development.
Source: James Gunn/Twitter