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November 20, 2017: Henry Cavill on What's Next For Superman

In a new interview with the LA Times, Henry Cavill has spoken about the return of Superman in "Justice League", the tone of the character, and plans for a future Superman movie.

WARNING: There are spoilers ahead if you haven't seen the film yet...

"He's definitely different from previous incarnations," Cavill says, speaking a few weeks ago during the "Justice League" press junket here. "I feel like this is the natural progression from the end of 'Man of Steel' into what he is now. This is a rebirth of the character, to coin the DC Comics franchise right now: It's a refresh." He adds, "This movie highlights the qualities of Superman that exist in the comic books. That's something I've always been very keen to highlight in the character. This rebirth provided the opportunity for me to play those characteristics."

As for the sequence in which Superman first awakens, Cavill speaks to Superman's mental state...

"I think it's very confusing for him in that scenario, as it would be for any of us," Cavill says. "He's trying to work out what the hell happened. I'm sure there's a sense of failure there, akin to that sense of 'I wish I hadn't died so I could still be here and the world wouldn't be in the state it's in now and I could have protected my mother and Lois from the pain they've been experiencing.' There's that sense of guilt, but it comes with unconditional love. It's not rational. One of the great things about us is that we still care even though we may not have a reason to feel guilty."

There's no doubt that "Justice League" is lighter and less serious than either "Man of Steel" or "Batman v Superman", and Cavill thinks this is a good thing.

"I think there's an opportunity for these heroes to be represented in a way in which everyone can access. It should be funny. You should be able to take your kids to it," Cavill says.

Whedon, who worked on the script and took over as director on the re-shoots, connected with the actor on that tone.

"I've always enjoyed the traditional, very classic view on Superman in the comic books," Cavill says. "I think there's an enormous complexity to that character. I know when I was working with Joss he and I saw eye-to-eye on some of the aspects of Superman. That paragon of hope. That ideal. That wonderful feeling of, 'Oh, good, Superman's here!' I have also developed a very personal and protective relationship over this character, and it was just lovely to have the opportunity to smile and feel good."

While Superman is back from the dead, his own future film franchise is still in limbo, however Henry Cavill is hopeful...

"There's a wonderful opportunity to tell the Superman story," he says. "Now there is a fantastic chance to show Superman in his full colors and tell a very complex, character-driven movie that is based on story and have that wonderful sensation of hope and happiness. A feel-good movie with lessons laced in there as well."

Source: LA Times


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