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December 14, 2022: James Gunn Announces New Superman Movie Minus Henry Cavill

James Gunn, Co-CEO of DC Studios, took to Twitter tonight to announce that a new Superman movie is in the works, which he himself will be writing... but Henry Cavill will not be involved.

"Peter [Safran] & I have a DC slate ready to go, which we couldn't be more over-the-moon about; we'll be able to share some exciting information about our first projects at the beginning of the new year."

"Among those on the slate is Superman. In the initial stages, our story will be focusing on an earlier part of Superman's life, so the character will not be played by Henry Cavill. But we just had a great meeting with Henry and we're big fans and we talked about a number of exciting possibilities to work together in the future."

While James Gunn says he's been writing the script for the new Superman movie for a while now, they still don't have a director attached to the film.

Gunn did also state that the new film won't be an origin story, just that the film will focus on the early stages of Superman.

Henry Cavill posted the following message on his Instagram account:

"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 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."

"For those who have been by my side through the years... we can mourn for a bit, but then we must remember... Superman is still around. Everything he stands for still exists, and the examples he sets for us are still there! My turn to wear the cape has passed, but what Superman stands for never will. It's been a fun ride with you all, onwards and upwards."

2022 Movie News

Listed below are all the Movie News items archived for 2022 organized into various categories:

'DC League of Super-Pets' Movie News: 'Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons' Movie News: Henry Cavill Movie News: 'Teen Titans Go! & DC Super Hero Girls: Mayhem in the Multiverse' Movie News: 'Wonder Twins' Movie News: 'The Flash' Supergirl Movie News: Christopher Reeve Movie News: 'Legion of Super-Heroes' Animated Movie News: 'Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part One' Movie News: Other Movie News:

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