Summary
- DC fans express sadness and heartbreak over Henry Cavill's past return as Superman in a now bittersweet video announcement.
- Many fans feel disappointed that Cavill's tenure as Superman was cut short due to James Gunn's DC Universe plans.
- Despite the disappointment, fans are encouraged to embrace new DC projects and show enthusiasm for what's to come.
DC fans share their saddened reactions to the one-year anniversary of Henry Cavill announcing that he was back as Superman. While Cavill did return as Superman after years away from the character for Black Adam's post-credits scene, the actor was revealed to be out of the role a couple of months later due to James Gunn's DC Universe plans. Since then, Gunn has recast Cavill, with the DCU's Clark Kent being played by David Corenswet, who will debut as the hero in 2025's Superman: Legacy.
On Twitter, after Cavill was recast for Gunn's upcoming Superman: Legacy, DC fans have shared heartbreaking comments over the actor's now one-year-old Superman return announcement video. Check out several reactions below:
@FlashFilmNews shared Cavill's past Superman return announcement video.
@MattTheater says, "It all lasted too short," though they are hopeful for DC's new projects.
@sparklycinema simply shared a GIF of Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn looking distraught.
@Boss8527 expressed their sadness over Cavill not joining the new DCU.
@HeroicBanter was not fond of Cavill getting replaced.
@danienv has only one word for the one-year anniversary, "Heartbreaking."
@Neil___Beri notes how DC was finally close to making Man of Steel 2, only for it to fall through.
@The_Negus_ can't believe that Cavill is out.