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Henry Cavill Says He Is Open to Playing Superman Again
Henry Cavill says he would not rule out playing Superman again after previously starring as the hero.
He made the comment in an interview with Inverse when asked whether he would return to the role.
Cavill last appeared as Superman in a 2022 cameo in Black Adam, after his earlier films and Justice League.
DC later introduced David Corenswet as a new Superman, and he is set to return in a follow-up film.
DC Studios is also facing a leadership change: James Gunn and Peter Safran are leaving their roles, with Jeremy Latcham expected to take over.
The studio's future direction is unsettled, and a reboot or recasting has been discussed but is not confirmed.
Cavill's openness does not mean he has been offered the role, and whether he returns remains unknown.
Henry Cavill said he would not rule out playing Superman again, citing the character’s many possible storylines.
He made the comments in an interview with Inverse, where he was asked about a possible return and the Kingdom Come storyline.
The comments come as DC Studios undergoes leadership changes and its future direction remains uncertain.
Cavill last appeared as Superman in a cameo in 2022’s Black Adam.
James Gunn previously said Cavill would not return for his reboot, which introduced David Corenswet as Superman.
- Who
- Henry Cavill, the actor who previously played Superman.
- What
- He said he would not rule out playing Superman again.
- When
- In an Inverse interview published on November 11 and 12, 2026; the interview date is not stated.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Cavill said there are many possible storylines and that he enjoyed playing Superman.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Cavill made his debut as Superman in Man Of Steel.
Cavill played Superman in Justice League.
Cavill made a cameo as Superman in Black Adam.
Cavill said he would not be returning as Superman after meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran.
In an interview with Inverse, Cavill said he would not rule out playing Superman again.
- Actor
- Henry Cavill
- Role
- Superman
- Interview outlet
- Inverse
- Last Superman appearance
- Cameo in Black Adam (2022)
- Previous reboot Superman
- David Corenswet
- DC Studios co-heads
- James Gunn and Peter Safran
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What people are saying
Look, there’s lots of fantastic storylines. There’s always a lot of opportunity.
As the pigeon sang to Fievel in An American Tail, ‘never say never.’ And I buy into that.
I’ve had such a wonderful time playing Superman in the past. I would never say never now.