Is Henry Cavill Leaving DCEU A Good Sign For Him Personally?
DC executives said that they had formally severed their relationship with the Superman actor less than two months after the actor made his departure from The Witcher public. Cavill posted on Instagram earlier this week, "I will, after all, not be returning as Superman". The news was actually unexpected. Because of his appearance in Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam, Cavill has just recently announced to fans that he will be playing the Man of Steel once more in October. But should he be happy? He’s finally free.
Is Henry Cavill leaving DCEU a good sign for him?
Cavill was a good choice for the valiant and noble, though perhaps one-note, role. Despite the dubious quality of the movies, he always gave a reasonable seriousness to the character. If Hollywood had mistreated him at the beginning of his career, he would have wasted his abilities on a string of productions that one might fairly describe as "average" in his thirties.
There have been some notable outliers, such as his villainous performance in the explosive Mission: Impossible movie Fallout (2018), Guy Ritchie's The Man from UNCLE (2015), and Netflix's Enola Holmes (2020), all of which benefited from his vivacious personality. But the stuff he was given to work with as Superman always fell short.
With decreasing success, DC has been attempting for years to create its own sizable film universe, similar to Marvel. Not that Cavill has ever expressed this; in interviews, the actor expressed enthusiasm for his role despite the uncertainty surrounding his Superman destiny. While it hasn't been confirmed, he appeared to leave The Witcher in favor of his Superman comeback. However, rather than rewarding his loyalty, the company he stayed with has turned its back on him.
He was clearly excited about the opportunity to play the role in DC's new era, which is being mapped out by James Gunn and Peter Safran. Its decision to do so supports a new Superman movie that will focus on a younger version of the character. However, Cavill has effectively been given a key that will set him free from the bonds of a decade that is chock-full of credits he could definitely do without.
It is now time for him to say yes to the films and TV series that would best utilize, as opposed to waste, his acting abilities that these upcoming blockbusters would have prevented him from pursuing. Perhaps a supporting role in an indie drama with Oscar implications or in a Christopher Nolan film (the director would surely tap the debonair Brit up for that). Additionally, it would be fantastic to see Cavill portray a contemporary role. Perhaps he could be one of the upcoming hotel guests in season three of The White Lotus?
If he plays his cards properly, in ten years he won't just be remembered as Superman but with a massive legacy that many other actors would dream of. He'll be thankful for his encounter with Gunn.
Is Henry Cavill leaving DCEU a good sign for him?
Cavill was a good choice for the valiant and noble, though perhaps one-note, role. Despite the dubious quality of the movies, he always gave a reasonable seriousness to the character. If Hollywood had mistreated him at the beginning of his career, he would have wasted his abilities on a string of productions that one might fairly describe as "average" in his thirties.
There have been some notable outliers, such as his villainous performance in the explosive Mission: Impossible movie Fallout (2018), Guy Ritchie's The Man from UNCLE (2015), and Netflix's Enola Holmes (2020), all of which benefited from his vivacious personality. But the stuff he was given to work with as Superman always fell short.
With decreasing success, DC has been attempting for years to create its own sizable film universe, similar to Marvel. Not that Cavill has ever expressed this; in interviews, the actor expressed enthusiasm for his role despite the uncertainty surrounding his Superman destiny. While it hasn't been confirmed, he appeared to leave The Witcher in favor of his Superman comeback. However, rather than rewarding his loyalty, the company he stayed with has turned its back on him.
He was clearly excited about the opportunity to play the role in DC's new era, which is being mapped out by James Gunn and Peter Safran. Its decision to do so supports a new Superman movie that will focus on a younger version of the character. However, Cavill has effectively been given a key that will set him free from the bonds of a decade that is chock-full of credits he could definitely do without.
It is now time for him to say yes to the films and TV series that would best utilize, as opposed to waste, his acting abilities that these upcoming blockbusters would have prevented him from pursuing. Perhaps a supporting role in an indie drama with Oscar implications or in a Christopher Nolan film (the director would surely tap the debonair Brit up for that). Additionally, it would be fantastic to see Cavill portray a contemporary role. Perhaps he could be one of the upcoming hotel guests in season three of The White Lotus?
If he plays his cards properly, in ten years he won't just be remembered as Superman but with a massive legacy that many other actors would dream of. He'll be thankful for his encounter with Gunn.
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