Henry Cavill as Superman in ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.’
The ripples of author/director James Gunn and producer Peter Safran taking on because the heads of the renamed DC Studios at Warner Bros. Discovery proceed to unfold.
Taking to twitter, the place he has been countering what he views as misinformation in regards to the new regime, Gunn dropped some contemporary data, a piece of which is able to come as disappointing to followers of Henry Cavill as Superman.
“Peter and I have a DC slate ready to go, which we couldn’t be more over-the-moon about; we’ll be able to share some exciting information about our first projects at the beginning of the new year,” Gunn says. “Among those on the slate is Superman. In the initial stages, our story will be focusing on an earlier part of Superman’s life, so the character will not be played by Henry Cavill.” It gained’t in keeping with Gunn, be an origin story, although.
This regardless of Cavill getting the greenlight from the earlier bosses again in October to announce that he’s formally again, and showing because the character––spoiler alert––in a ‘Black Adam’ post-credit scene.
Looking to assuage over the matter, Gunn continues, “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.” You can learn the complete thread right here, the place Gunn goes on to say that he’s been writing a brand new Superman film as a part of his and Safran’s future slate, however that he gained’t be directing it.
(L to R) Director James Gunn and actress Jennifer Holland on the World Premiere of ‘Thor: Ragnarok.’
For his half, Cavill wrote his personal response to the news on Instagram, expressing sorrow however acceptance on the news. “I just had a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran, and it’s sad news, everyone,” the actor posted. “I will, after all, not be returning as Superman. 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. The changing of the guard is something that happens. I respect that. James and Peter have a universe to build. I wish them and all involved with the new universe the best of luck, and the happiest of fortunes.”
And he struck a optimistic last be aware: “Superman is still around. My turn to wear the cape has passed, but what Superman stands for never will. It’s been a fun ride with you all, onwards and upwards.”
In associated DC news, Gunn, in replying to a query on the twitter thread, commenting that he has met with Ben Affleck, who needs to direct a future DC film.
It’s simply the most recent growth, approaching the heels of Patty Jenkins’ departure from a 3rd ‘Wonder Woman’ film. The director, who had made the primary two movies starring Gal Gadot because the character, clarified that she hadn’t walked away from the brand new undertaking when Warner Bros. studio bosses (together with enter from Gunn and Safran) determined to cross on her newest therapy. You can learn extra about that right here.
What this implies for Gadot, Jason Momoa’s Aquaman and different legacy DC Extended Universe actors is anybody’s guess, however it’s really feeling like a brand new broom method for the brand new bosses.