Man of Steel 2: Henry Cavill’s Scrapped Superman Sequel by Cillian Murphy’s Peaky Blinders Writer Featured DC’s Most Terrifying Villain
After the responsibility of the billion-dollar superhero franchise has been entrusted into the hands of the Guardians Of The Galaxy director James Gunn and Peter Safran, the co-CEOs are headed for a full 360-degree revamp for the franchise. The first major change came with the departure of one of the most loved actors Henry Cavill.
Superman actor’s fans were devastated and the internet was divided on the announcement of one of the major changes in the House of DC. Henry Cavil was the face of the Kryptonian superhero for almost a decade. He was associated with five projects. His 2013 released Man Of Steel sequel was scrapped and never saw the light of day.
Henry Cavill’s Scrapped Man Of Steel 2 Featured The Robotic Supervillain Brainiac
After Henry Cavill was replaced by David Corenswet, the focus was diverted to James Gunn’s first superhero venture under the superhero franchise Superman: Legacy. The Henry Cavill starrer Man Of Steel’s sequel was scrapped. According to the little detail available on the scrapped sequel, one of the most iconic enemies of Superman was supposed to be a part of the Man Of Steel 2. According to the reputed media outlet The Hollywood Reporter, the robotic antagonist Brainiac was supposed to be one of the significant parts of the movie. During an interview, the Justice League director Zack Snyder mentioned-
“Yeah, well, I had just assumed that the final movie was going to be very much a Superman movie. Like the final chapter was going to be a large percentage of Superman to just bookend the whole thing.”
After the co-CEO James Gunn and Peter opted for fresh and young faces for the upcoming superhero project, it is almost next to impossible to expect a comeback of Henry Cavill in DC. However, there is a strong possibility that maybe the Mission Impossible star might turn down the offer by Warner Bros to have him back on board.
Will Henry Cavill Ever Return As The Kryptonian Superhero?
The current reboot of the billion-dollar superhero franchise has almost changed everything. From the storytelling method to the addition and subtraction of new faces- James Gunn and Peter Safran are working hard to change the face of DC. Henry Cavill’s Man Of Steel 2 was on the list of upcoming projects, but the revamp plan led to the cancellation of the sequel.
However the sequel of the Man Of Steel was supposed to be written by the Peaky Blinders writer Travis Knight, but no director was assigned to the project, which indirectly indicated that Warner Bros was not interested in the making of the sequel. After Henry Cavill was officially replaced by David Corenswet, the actor issued a public statement stating his discontinuation with the franchise. His statement mentioned-
“I have just had a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran and it’s sad news, everyone. 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 statement further stated-
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.”
Currently, James Gunn is quite busy announcing the new actors on board for his first project from the House of DC.
Superman: Legacy is supposed to hit the theatres on July 11, 2025.
Source: The Direct
