The next Superman? Yahoo readers have some interesting ideas
Despite being revived in last year’s Justice League movie, Superman, it appears, is dead. Not really (he is the Man of Steel, after all), but multiple reports are indicating that Henry Cavill’s tenure as the last son of Krypton is over.
Fans of Cavill are not happy that the Mission: Impossible — Fallout star might not get another chance to be Clark Kent. “I thought Cavill was an awesome choice and really did make a good Kal El,” lamented one admirer. “Sad to see.” Another fan didn’t think he was the problem, “He’s actually a superb Superman.” One other supporter went as far as to call him the best ever: “It was hard to beat Christopher Reeve as Superman, but Henry Cavill did.”
The latest report on Kal-El comes after talks broke down between Cavill and Warner Bros. over a cameo in Shazam, due out in 2019. According to the Hollywood Reporter, WB is focusing on a Supergirl movie and shifting away from the older DC Extended Universe elements that haven’t worked (looking at you, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice).
*Sees DCEU & Superman trending*
*Thinks a sequel finally got announced*
*Clicks on trending topic*
*Knows he should have known better*
— Tunde St. Matthew-Daniel (@ProducerTD) September 12, 2018
So who should be the next Superman? Fans are feeling nostalgic, with many asking for a previous Smallville star to reprise the role. “Paging Tom Welling,” wrote one fan.
Others want to see someone new don the red cape. Both Armie Hammer and Michael B. Jordan were popular choices in the original Yahoo Entertainment article.
Someone on Facebook just asked "if Michael B Jordan becomes Superman does that mean they have to recast Jonathan & Martha Kent?" Uh no they can still be white parents who adopt a black baby which in this day and age is TOTALLY POSSIBLE.
— Jay Washington (@MrJayWashington) September 12, 2018
Some suggestions were a little more on the unconventional side. “Jamiroquai would make a splendid Superman,” said one commenter. “What about Steve Carell,” asked another. “Nicolas Cage has his opportunity,” one reader suggested.
Good Luck WB trying to find a better Superman than Henry Cavill.
It’s Nicolas Cage’s turn pic.twitter.com/mw17GGWKTz
— David Leavitt (@David_Leavitt) September 12, 2018
Nothing is official, with both Warner Bros and Cavill’s agent, Dany Garcia, reiterating that Cavill remains Superman … for now.
Be peaceful, the cape is still in his closet. @wbpictures has been and continues to be our partners as they evolve the DC Universe. Anticipate a WB statement later today.
— Dany Garcia (@DanyGarciaCo) September 12, 2018
Statement from Warner Bros.: "While no decisions have been made regarding any upcoming Superman films, we’ve always had great respect for and a great relationship with Henry Cavill, and that remains unchanged" https://t.co/oy9WHJ2nGE
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 12, 2018
Henry Cavill responded to the rumors later with a cryptic Instagram post.
A post shared by Henry Cavill (@henrycavill) on Sep 12, 2018 at 4:23pm PDT
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