In an interview with Variety on the 95th Oscar red carpet, The Rock expressed surprise when asked how he felt when he heard the news of Henry Cavill – the actor who promised to confront him in the new DCEU superhero projects. – removed from the role of Superman.
According to The Rock, all he or Cavill can do for Black Adam (2022) is do their best to deliver the best movie. Working with the professional crew of DC Films, the star born in 1972 feels proud.
Alluding to James Gunn – CEO of DC – writing a new script for Superman but without Cavill, The Rock said: “It’s like when you’re active on a professional team, your quarterback wins the title. champion, your head coach is equally champion, then the new owner comes in, fires the old guy and says ‘This isn’t our coach, not our midfielder. We need a new one” .
Blockbuster Black Adam released in October 2022 surprised by the appearance of Superman (played by Henry Cavill) in the post-credits scene. According to Variety , the encounter between the two DC superheroes promises to bring exciting fighting scenes.
Shortly after, Cavill himself also confirmed that he would return to the DCEU with an iconic role. However, when fans did not have time to celebrate, the entire project for Cavill’s Superman version was canceled according to the new strategy of James Gunn and Peter Safran – two new CEOs of DC Studios.
Cavill wrote on his personal page: “This is sad news. After all, I will not be returning as Superman. In October, before they cast a new actor, the studio announced the return of Superman. This news isn’t easy to accept, but that’s life. I respect the new universe James and Peter are building.”
The Superman shirt under Cavill has received much love. Even The Rock himself admits that “Henry Cavill is the greatest Superman”.