After reports of Henry Cavill’s return as Superman in black adam took the internet by storm, fans were quick to wonder if it would be Zack Snyder’s Superman returning, or the lighter version of the original Justice League, directed by Joss Whedon.
Well, according to some reliable sources, Henry Cavill himself might have all the answers to that particular question that crosses the minds of Superman fans. It might be time to close the book on Zack Snyder’s Superman once and for all.
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Henry Cavill doesn’t want Superman to be sinister anymore
It is claimed that Henry Cavill is done playing Superman from the grim, dark versions seen in Zack Snyder’s films to a lighter version of the character. According to reliable sources, Henry Cavill might be more inclined towards the Steel man sequel if Zack Snyder tones down the “darkness” of the character.
In previous movies where Cavill played Superman, including Steel man and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the actor is seen mostly in a serious, dark role. Now, however, it looks like Henry Cavill is ready for some character changes.
Even in the comics, Superman is seen as the “light” that brings people hope, inspiring them to be better. On the other hand, Batman was a character that portrayed vengeance and darkness. However, in Zack Snyder’s portrayal, the two superheroes, who were meant to be opposite ends of a rainbow, are seen in the same dark way.
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What does this mean for Superman’s future?
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With the witcher the actor would be done playing a dark role, fans might be disappointed. It’s because Superman fans have always envisioned the superhero in a certain way because of movies like Steel man and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. In fact, fans weren’t quite happy with director Joss Whedon’s lighthearted portrayal of Superman, which led to Zack Snyder creating his version of the movie.
Still, if the actor himself wants nothing to do with his past portrayals of the superhero, it might be redundant to even hope for that to happen. With black adam arriving in theaters soon and the alleged Superman cameo, all questions could be answered.
It looks like if Warner Bros. want Henry Cavill to return as Superman for a Steel man sequel, what they do, they may have to say goodbye to the famously serious Superman. And who knows, maybe we’ll see the guy smile for once.
black adam is set to hit theaters on October 21, 2022.
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