The DC cinematic universe appears to be losing its Man of Steel. Henry Cavill, who has played #Superman in three films, is parting ways with Warner Bros, according to sources https://t.co/QUVYzUjjca
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 12, 2018
- Warner Bros. wanted Henry Cavill to have a cameo on Shazam!, but after contract talks between his team and Warners broke down, it appears that he won't be playing Superman in the future.
- The studio is focusing on making a Supergirl movie, but they want it to be an origin story with a teenager Kara, which means that Clark would be a kid and they wouldn't need Cavill anymore.
- The article also confirms once again that Ben Affleck won't be playing Batman anymore.
- According to a studio insider, Warner Bros. is planning on hitting the reset bottom on the DC cinematic universe because they're finally recognizing that their movies aren't working.
Warner Bros. Not Developing ‘Superman’ Movies With Henry Cavill As Priority Shifts To ‘Supergirl’ https://t.co/DjOxl8ZX1Lpic.twitter.com/zoyQZj7Tys
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) September 12, 2018
- According to Deadline's report, Warner Bros. has considered casting Michael B. Jordan as Superman down the road, but the studio's top priority at the moment is Supergirl.
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