Audiences just witnessed the emergence of a new big-screen Superman via the release of James Gunn’s movie of the same name. However, a few years ago, there was a point at which it seemed that Henry Cavill would return to play the Man of Steel.

In October 2022, actor Henry Cavill publicly announced his return as Superman, sparking widespread excitement among DC fans worldwide. The news came after a surprise cameo in Black Adam and was widely interpreted as confirmation of his reinstatement in the role.