Henry Cavill

Henry Cavill has been dropped as Superman by new DC executives James Gunn and Peter Safran. Anthony Harvey/Getty Images.

[fired from the “Guardians of the Galaxy” franchise in 2018](https://deadline.com/2018/07/james-gunn-fired-guardians-of-the-galaxy-disney-offensive-tweets-1202430392/) over a series of old tweets in which he touched on topics including rape and pedophilia. Everything he stands for still exists, and the examples he sets for us are still there. [Safran](https://fortune.com/company/safran) and it’s sad news, everyone,” he said. Cavill told fans in October that he would return to the role of Clark Kent, also known as Superman, in DC Comics’ extended cinematic universe. My turn to wear the cape has passed, but what Superman stands for never will.” “The changing of the guard is something that happens,” he said.

The news isn't the easiest,” Cavill said, after announcing that he will not return as Superman in the new film by DC Studios' James Gunn and Peter Safran.

British actor, Henry Cavill has announced that he will not be reprising his role as DC Studios' hero, Superman.

But 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.” His last reprisal of the role was in the 2017 blockbuster, Justice League. “I have just had a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran and it’s sad news, everyone,” he wrote.

Henry Cavill will no longer portray Superman in the DC film universe, despite having previously said he would. “I have just had a meeting with James Gunn ...

But 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.” “My journey as Geralt of Rivia has been filled with both monsters and adventures, and alas, I will be laying down my medallion and my swords for Season 4,” Cavill explained in a statement at the time. “The changing of the guard is something that happens. My turn to wear the cape has passed but what Superman stands for never will. “The character means so much to me,” he told “Happy Sad Confused” podcast host Josh Horowitz during an October interview. He hinted at his return to the role last month when he made a surprise appearance as Clark Kent in Black Adam.

The actor shared the shocking news to his 23 million Instagram followers after meeting with newly-minted DC Studios cochairmen James Gunn and Peter Safran, both ...

promising that he and Safran would soon be revealing a new and exciting Superman project. "I will, after all, not be returning as Superman. Superman' (2016) and "Justice League" (2017). "Superman is still around. just months after announcing he would be returning as Clark Kent. [Henry Cavill](https://www.tmz.com/people/henry-cavill/) did a 180 on Wednesday night ...

Actor Henry Cavill has been dropped as Superman by new bosses of DC Studios, less than two months after he announced his return to the role.

I will, after all, not be returning as Superman”. The British actor then posted a video telling fans: “I wanted to make it official, that I am back as Superman.” The Black Adam cameo was “just a very small taste of things to come”, he added. Gunn and Safran took over DC Studios in late October, just after Cavill made a surprise appearance as the Man of Steel during the credits of the Dwayne Johnson film Black Adam.

After Man of Steel star Henry Cavill confirmed late Wednesday he had been dropped from the next Superman film, speculation grew about whether his ...

Gunn revealed few details about the new Superman project, only clarifying it will be [a movie](https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1603206775963910144?s=20&t=Nt4gPyHdGZii_AeKzBQ4Jg), will not focus on [Superman’s origins](https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1603209616719892480?s=20&t=Nt4gPyHdGZii_AeKzBQ4Jg) and that he has been [writing the film](https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1603207449061662720?s=20&t=Nt4gPyHdGZii_AeKzBQ4Jg) “for a while.” He also said he and actor Ben Affleck have been in talks about Affleck directing a DC Studios film. With new leadership at DC, other projects may also be up in the air. Cavill first took on the role as Superman in 2013 in the film Man of Steel, going on to reprise his role in multiple DC projects like Zack Snyder’s Justice League and most recently an uncredited cameo in Black Adam. [too young](https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1603205520252289024?s=20&t=Nt4gPyHdGZii_AeKzBQ4Jg) to be played by Cavill again, but said the three discussed opportunities to [work together](https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1603205522139717632?s=20&t=Nt4gPyHdGZii_AeKzBQ4Jg) in the future. [the next James Bond](https://www.newsweek.com/henry-cavill-superman-announcement-sparks-bond-rumors-1767347) after Cavill said earlier this year that he auditioned for the role in 2005 and was [runner-up](https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=1261&v=V9tW-DgUkao&feature=youtu.be) to Daniel Craig, who went on to star in four installments of the franchise. [not return](https://www.instagram.com/p/CkTv9FyPnNz/?hl=en) for the fourth season of Netflix’s The Witcher and would be replaced by Liam Hemsworth, news that was widely understood to mean he [opted to leave](https://deadline.com/2022/10/liam-hemsworth-to-replace-henry-cavill-in-the-witcher-season-4-1235158299/) to focus on other projects, including the next Superman movie.

David Corenswet · Glen Powell · Miles Teller · Jacob Elordi · Yahya Abdul-Mateen II · Nicholas Hoult · Diego Calva · Tom Holland.

[The Politician](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/the-politician-netflix-review) and [Hollywood](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/hollywood-review). [studio overhaul](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/wonder-woman-3). [Cavill](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fashion/article/henry-cavill-superman-enola-holmes-2-suit-2022) said “my turn to wear the cape has passed”, which lends the big question: who will be our next Superman? [DC Universe](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/best-dc-movies-2022) that you'd be forgiven for believing Superman has turned the world on its axis. While many fans mourn Cavill's departure, some are already working in overdrive to fancast the next iteration of the most iconic superhero of all time. Despite what seemed like confirmation from Johnson and buy-in from Cavill in the form of him leaving The Witcher to, we had assumed, take over the mantel of the Man of Steel once again, it's been confirmed he is [no longer playing the character](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/henry-cavill-not-returning-as-superman).

If you're getting your hopes up that Henry Cavill's suddenly-lightened schedule could mean a return to Geralt of Rivia... sorry.

There is no indication that the streamer’s plans for Hemsworth to lead The Witcher season four have been changed by the news of Cavill’s Superman split. There might be a possibility he returns somewhere down the line—stranger things have happened, like announcing your return to, and exit from, an iconic role within a month-and-a-half—but for now, Cavill’s well and truly hanging up his swords. Gunn’s announcement noted that he is currently writing the script for a Superman reboot that will focus on a younger version of Kal-El. The Witcher’s third season wrapped in late September, and no doubt work on navigating the franchise’s post-Cavill future is already underway. A planned fourth season will see Liam Hemsworth take on the mantle instead. So is there a possibility that Netflix could perform a similar about-turn?

While Warner Bros. was courting writers for a new Cavill-led Superman movie to be produced by Charles Roven, the plan got upended when James Gunn and Peter ...

I wish them and all involved with the new universe the best of luck, and the happiest of fortunes.” We will continue to honor the IP, the fans, the storytelling, all the way through.” But 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.” Because Gunn’s Superman is younger, there was never a chance of Cavill playing the role. The duo are overhauling the DC Universe, starting with a new Gunn-scripted Superman movie that will not star Cavill. Cavill played the part for three seasons, but he confirmed his exit from the series in October shortly after announcing his return as Superman in Warner Bros.’ DC Universe.

Shortly after Henry Cavill confirmed Wednesday night that he "will, after all, not be returning as Superman," Liam Hemsworth's name started trending on ...

At the time, he had signaled a potential return as Superman following his Black Adam cameo. [Henry Cavill](https://deadline.com/tag/henry-cavill/) [confirmed Wednesday night](https://deadline.com/2022/12/henry-cavill-confirms-exit-as-superman-1235199784/) that he “will, after all, not be returning as Superman,” [Liam Hemsworth](https://deadline.com/tag/liam-hemsworth/)’s name started trending on Twitter, with [The Witcher](https://deadline.com/tag/the-witcher/) fans calling for Cavill’s return to the Netflix series. [surprise announcement](https://deadline.com/2022/10/liam-hemsworth-to-replace-henry-cavill-in-the-witcher-season-4-1235158299/) that the show has received an early Season 4 renewal with Hemsworth replacing Cavill.

Cavill is officially 'actor for hire' after his departure from both the Netflix series, and his role as Superman. Geralt of Rivera from the Witcher.

His departure from the show was not believed to have anything to do with Superman, but reports stated that he had clashed with the development and writing team of the show regarding creative differences of the direction. Cavill [reacted magnanimously](https://collider.com/henry-cavill-superman-exit-comments/), praising the DC team and revealing his pride at having played the role. Cavill then announced his return to the of Clark Kent officially days later, while simultaneously, Netflix announced that — in a move which was described as unrelated to the DC developments — Cavill would be departing his leading role as Geralt of Rivia on The Witcher, to be replaced by Liam Hemsworth.

Netflix confirms role of Geralt of Rivia will still be recast and played by Australian actor Liam Hemsworth, after Cavill was dropped by DC Studios.

On Thursday, Netflix confirmed that season four of The Witcher is continuing with Hemsworth as Geralt. I will, after all, not be returning as Superman,” Cavill wrote on Instagram after the announcement. [But on Wednesday](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/dec/15/henry-cavill-dropped-as-superman-after-james-gunn-announces-new-movie), just weeks after announcing his return, it was revealed that Cavill had been dropped from the role.

Some had speculated (hoped?) Cavill would reprise his much-loved role as Geralt after Warner Bros. ditched him as Superman. In October, Netflix announced The ...

Among those on the slate is Superman. [he's sad to see Henry Cavill leave The Witcher Netflix show](https://www.eurogamer.net/geralt-voice-actor-sad-about-henry-cavill-leaving-the-witcher-netflix-show). [his lovely dog's now in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt](https://www.eurogamer.net/henry-cavills-dog-is-in-the-witcher-3-wild-hunts-new-gen-update), courtesy of its new-gen update. [The Witcher showrunner Lauren Hissrich disputed claims the show's writers "mocked the books"](https://www.eurogamer.net/netflixs-the-witcher-showrunner-disputes-claims-the-shows-writers-mocked-the-books), supposedly upsetting Cavill in the process. [Netflix announced The Witcher Season 4 and Cavill's exit from the show](https://www.eurogamer.net/netflix-confirms-the-witcher-season-4-henry-cavill-replaced-as-geralt). [Variety](https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/henry-cavill-the-witcher-return-not-happening-superman-exit-1235462635/) has confirmed.

Henry Cavill will not return as Geralt of Rivia in Netflix hit "The Witcher," despite losing his Superman role following a shake-up of the DC Extended ...

The changing of the guard is something that happens. “After being told by the studio to announce my return back in October, prior to their hire, this news isn’t the easiest, but that’s life. Director and writer James Gunn, who joined DC Studios as co-chair with Peter Safran in October, confirmed plans to write a new Superman movie that would focus on a younger version of the superhero. (Like CNN, DC Studios is a subsidiary of Warner Bros. He added that he was confident the casting switch wouldn’t change the show’s popularity, because “there has been a legacy of amazing, iconic characters where the actors have changed and we’re hugely optimistic about this. [Henry Cavill](https://cnn.com/2022/12/14/entertainment/henry-cavill-superman-no-more/index.html) will not return as Geralt of Rivia in Netflix hit “ [The Witcher](https://cnn.com/2022/10/30/entertainment/henry-cavill-liam-hemsworth-the-witcher/index.html),” despite losing his [Superman](https://cnn.com/2022/12/15/entertainment/james-gunn-dc-films/index.html) role following a shake-up of the DC Extended Universe.

And they shall know no fear, except at the prospect of Henry Cavill explaining, in detail, the lore behind every single thing on set.

This is also not the first time we’ve heard of plans for a Warhammer 40,000 TV show, either: Games Workshop itself previously announced it was planning on [developing a series](https://gizmodo.com/the-creator-of-man-in-the-high-castle-is-bring-warhamme-1836457904) around the Imperial Inquisitor Gregor Eisenhorn, a character from the company’s “Black Library” fiction range [who hunts down](https://gizmodo.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-eisenhorn-the-peculi-1837113523) alien and demonic threats against the Imperium, but this is presumably a different idea in the works. [The Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/henry-cavill-warhammer-40000-amazon-1235283251/) has word that Amazon is closing in on a deal to acquire the rights to Games Workshop’s massively popular sci-fi wargame, and while no writers or showrunners are attached, Cavill is purportedly already on board to star and executive produce the series. Warhammer 40,000, which started in 1987, is set in the far future of the 41st millennium, in a galaxy torn apart by perpetual war. [Marvel](https://gizmodo.com/marvel-release-dates-when-to-see-upcoming-mcu-movies-1848196856) and [Star Wars](https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-movies-tv-shows-release-dates-disney-1848494806) releases, what’s next for the [DC Universe on film and TV](https://gizmodo.com/warner-bros-dc-release-dates-hbo-max-cast-details-1848354161), and everything you need to know about [House of the Dragon](https://gizmodo.com/house-of-the-dragon-everything-we-know-1847808778) and [Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power](https://gizmodo.com/lord-of-the-rings-rings-of-power-prime-release-date-det-1848503002). It’s a world that spawned the term “grimdark” for its love of over the top excess in gore, action, and the amount of spikes you can fit onto someone’s shoulders. [down](https://gizmodo.com/liam-hemsworth-will-replace-henry-cavill-on-the-witcher-1849719658)-and-up-and- [oh-my-god](https://gizmodo.com/henry-cavill-superman-witcher-season-4-return-netflix-1849899269) few months, but the [former Superman](https://gizmodo.com/henry-cavill-superman-return-dc-james-gunn-black-adam-1849896018?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=SocialMarketing&utm_campaign=dlvrit&utm_content=io9) and about-to-be-former Witcher star might be about to land another dream role: the lead in a series adaptation of the world of Warhammer 40,000.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Amazon is in final talks with Games Workshop to secure the rights to Warhammer 40K, so it's not quite a done deal yet, but ...

[the Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/henry-cavill-warhammer-40000-amazon-1235283251/) that Amazon was in the final stages of securing the rights, [Games Workshop announced](https://www.warhammer-community.com/2022/12/16/warhammer-starring-henry-cavill/) it had reached an agreement with the tech and entertainment giant to create Warhammer a 40K cinematic universe. Now, after 22 years of experience in this industry, I finally feel that I have the skill set and experience to guide a Warhammer Cinematic Universe into life.” With the Warhammer 40K project still in the early stages of development, it won’t be Cavill’s next role, but the actor still has a few other irons in the fire, including a Highlander reboot and two spy films: Argylle, with Kingsman director Matthew Vaughn, and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, directed by Guy Ritchie. “I don’t often feel at home, but I did that day,” Cavill said, enthusing about the discussions he’d had on Warhammer lore and miniature design with the Games Workshop team. It seems the actor will have some say in the direction of the whole franchise, with Games Workshop saying he is “bringing his lore expertise to the mantle of executive producer, and his sword arm to the starring role.” But the world’s favorite nerdy beefcake does have a new project lined up: a [Warhammer 40,000](https://www.polygon.com/warhammer-40k) adaptation with Amazon.

It has been a wild couple of weeks for Henry Cavill, who went from playing two heroic roles that everyone thought he was perfect for, Superman and Geralt of ...

This may be a while off still, as it sounds like the earliest stages of this project, but no doubt Cavill will do whatever he has to in order to make it happen. “I couldn’t be more grateful for all the hard work put in by Vertigo, Amazon and Games Workshop to make this happen. That may sound random to you, or like some sort of downgrade, but if you know Henry Cavill, you also know that he is a giant nerd, which I mean as a compliment. It has been a wild couple of weeks for Henry Cavill, who went from playing two heroic roles that everyone thought he was perfect for, Superman and Geralt of Rivia, to neither of those. Now, there’s no Superman, so he’s free for Warhammer in full, and I guess maybe another Enola Holmes sequel or two. But as it turns out, The Rock, despite his best efforts, does not control the DC Universe.

Henry Cavill is set to be involved in Prime Video's newly announced Warhammer 40000 series adaptation, but the project still needs a creative team.

The game's setting is 40,000 years in the future where things have gone quite bad for humanity, to be blunt. I couldn’t be more grateful for all the hard work put in by Vertigo, Amazon and Games Workshop to make this happen. Henry Cavill (Man of Steel, Mission: Impossible – Fallout) is set to star in and executive produce the Warhammer 40,000 franchise across all Amazon Studios productions.” It seems the studio intends to create what has been described as a "universe of Warhammer programming"—with Cavill attached both as a star and an executive producer. It seems you can't keep a good man down, and as Cavill seems to be a very good man, this makes the news that Amazon has secured the rights to Warhammer 40,000 most welcome indeed. Cavill is a perfect fit for this role, arguably as much as he ever was for Geralt or Kal-El.

The agreement includes the “Warhammer 40,000” rights across film, TV and more, making it the first major acquisition of its kind for Amazon Studios. Games ...

“We are excited to work with Henry, Vertigo Entertainment, and Games Workshop across our Amazon entertainment businesses on this brilliant, immersive franchise for our global customers to experience for years to come.” Vertigo Entertainment’s Roy Lee and Natalie Viscuso worked with Cavill to obtain the “Warhammer 40,000” IP before taking it to Amazon Studios. “‘Warhammer 40,000’ is set in the far future, where humanity stands at the edge of what might be its brightest future, or its darkest age.

May flights of Superdogs sing thee to thy rest. Henry Cavill announced on social media that he is officially no longer a part of James Gunn and Peter Safran's ...

[already greenlit](https://www.vulture.com/2022/04/the-batman-sequel-robert-pattinson-movie-updates.html) Sad Batman 2 will still be on the slate, if out of the continuity. [Patty Jenkins isn’t](https://www.vulture.com/2022/12/wonder-woman-3-patty-jenkins-statement-what-happened.html), nor is [Matt Reeves and RPattz’s Sad Batman](https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1603073641045848072?s=20&t=CZHrSfUsNi1jVAuG1CQacQ). “[W]e’re big fans,” [Gunn wrote](https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1603205522139717632?s=20&t=SpWm6AC9E25nvAie4b_agA), “and we talked about a number of exciting possibilities to work together in the future.” [ 10-year plan for the DCU.](https://www.vulture.com/2022/11/james-gunn-wants-all-dc-movies-tv-and-games-connected.html) “I have just had a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran and it’s sad news, everyone,” the former Man of Steel wrote. I wish them and all involved with the new universe the best of luck, and the happiest of fortunes.” This week has been all about who is and isn’t involved with the new universe. Henry Cavill announced on social media that he is officially no longer a part of James Gunn and Peter Safran’s

Henry Cavill will star in and executive produce the adaptation, which he called a "nigh-on lifelong dream come true". UK firm Games Workshop, which makes the ...

Perhaps there could be roles for other celebrity 40k fans Ed Sheeran and Vin Diesel? They are used on a table-top where friends can then do battle in fantastical worlds, telling stories based on 40 years' worth of rules and backstory, created especially for the games. Similarly to how comic book houses are no longer just the creators of comics, but have instead taken over Hollywood. However, Games Workshop has been more than just a miniatures company for years. In a statement on Friday, the British actor said: "I have loved Warhammer since I was a boy, making this moment truly special for me. The Warhammer deal is still to be officially confirmed and a further announcement will be made "in due course", the Nottingham-based games company noted.

Henry Cavill has released a statement following the announcement that he will produce and star in a Warhammer project at Amazon Studios.

The prospect of expanding this universe is pretty large and vast, and should Amazon invest heavily as they have in other fantasy series, they could yet add another jewel to the crown. Henry Cavill (Man of Steel, Mission: Impossible – Fallout) is set to star in and executive produce the Warhammer 40,000 franchise across all Amazon Studios productions.” When we put together that Cavill has a strong interest in RPGs, and by his own admission is a fan of the universe, this could turn out pretty well for all involved. Now, after 22 years of experience in this industry, I finally feel that I have the skill set and experience to guide a Warhammer Cinematic Universe into life. [stepped aside](https://collider.com/henry-cavill-not-returning-to-the-witcher/) from his role as Geralt of Rivia in Netflix’s The Witcher. Life can come at you pretty fast and the past month has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride for Henry Cavill.

Fans of Henry Cavill's Superman are facing more grim news ... because a supposed cameo featuring the Man of Steel in DC's upcoming film has reportedly been ...

[Gal Gadot](https://www.tmz.com/people/gal-gadot/) also was supposed to make a secret appearance in the flick according to THR, but her cameo was cut too ... [Ezra Miller](https://www.tmz.com/people/ezra-miller/)'s "The Flash," which is set to debut in June 2023 ... although it's rumored he'll play a bigger part in the storyline. The changing of the guard is something that happens. but according to [The Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/why-henry-cavill-is-no-longer-superman-1235283791/), sources say it's been scrapped. As we reported, Henry broke the shocking news to fans Thursday ...

The thing is, Cavill could probably pull off a decent amount of these.

17 / 17 Cavill loves the Custodes, his army of choice in 40K, so I suppose there simply must be one of the golden-armored bodyguards of the God-Emperor himself. Imagine this: you have cast one of the most gorgeous men on the planet in your new Warhammer 40,000 streaming show. I think it would be funny if Henry Cavill finally got a Warhammer TV show and he played a desiccated corpse locked into a giant golden throne fueled by the psychic energy of daily human sacrifices. it was a 30K show instead? It’s easy to put Cavill in the position of a hero, but what if was an absolute monster instead? The primary stars of Dan Abnett’s novel series Gaunt’s Ghosts, they could serve as intriguing source material for a 40K show to draw on, especially considering the regiment is usually deployed on specialized recon and investigation missions. Obiwan Sherlock Clousseau was the first ever member of the Imperial Inquisition—the heresy-investigation branch of the Imperial forces—introduced in the pages of the very first Warhammer 40,000 sourcebook, Rogue Trader, back in 1987, and seeing the early days of the Inquisition through his eyes could be very interesting. I do think it would be funny to have a massive horrifying alien creature charging about the place, and then occasionally Henry Cavill’s voice ethereally hisses out of it. And had big wiiiiiings? He’s had experience with elves before, but what if he was an elf? [Superman](https://gizmodo.com/henry-cavill-superman-return-dc-james-gunn-black-adam-1849896018?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=SocialMarketing&utm_campaign=dlvrit&utm_content=io9) and [Geralt of Rivia](https://gizmodo.com/henry-cavill-superman-witcher-season-4-return-netflix-1849899269) for the other [love of his life](https://gizmodo.com/henry-cavill-warhammer-sherlock-enola-holmes-netflix-1849740499), the grim dark future of [Warhammer 40,000's 41st millennium](https://gizmodo.com/henry-cavill-warhammer-tv-show-amazon-games-workshop-1849901758).