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Home > Movies > Man of Steel II: Give Us Henry Cavill As Superman

Man of Steel II: Give Us Henry Cavill As Superman

Neilan AdamsbyNeilan Adams
August 6, 2019
in Movies
Tags: DCDCEUFeaturedHenry CavillMan of SteelSuperman

Despite reports that Henry Cavill will not be playing Superman in a Man of Steel II movie, there have been no official statements from either Cavill or Warner Bros’ affirming these rumours. Fans have been in limbo wondering whether Cavill will continue as the character.

Henry Cavill Superman Man of Steel II

Recently a Youtuber, Robert Roecken, bumped into Cavill at Comic-Con. Allegedly speaking to him at the event, the fan tweeted afterwards that Cavill “still wants to play Superman. Wants a sequel to Man of Steel. Wants to explore how it affects someone with absolute power. So many stories to tell, what makes him tick?”

The tweet has not been corroborated but Cavill in a 2018 CinemaCon interview was asked what the status on Man of Steel II was. He answered that he still has a “desire” to make Man of Steel II and that he is in talks behind the scenes. He stated further that, “…there is a whole bunch of Superman stories I want to tell. There’s a whole style of Superman’s character that I am very keen to tell and I’m looking forward to the opportunity.”

Cavill is obviously eager to resume the role but under the right creative conditions. The disarray at Warner Bros’ seems to be stalling any further Man of Steel films. Cavill must be frustrated at the delay but hasn’t divulged anything official recently.



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We can speculate that Warner’s new $500 million deal with J.J. Abrams and his Bad Robot production company has something to do with the hold up. Is the studio hoping Abrams will take the helm and lead the DCEU?

The upcoming Flash film, also beset with production problems, is rumoured to be using the Flashpoint Paradox storyline. Could this be the solution to the problems in the DCEU? The alternate realities in that storyline could accommodate different versions of the same characters, thus accommodating Cavill’s Superman alongside other versions of DC characters.



Adding credence to this theory is Robert Pattinson’s casting as a younger Batman in Matt Reeves’ 2021 The Batman film. It’s hard to picture Pattinson’s Batman alongside Cavill’s Superman. Similarly, Pattinson next to Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman seems implausible.

Knightmare Superman Man of Steel II

It goes without saying that Cavill is a good Superman, but the character needs a film that will better bridge the gulf between Donner’s 1970s Superman II and the new version of Superman. The disaster that was Justice League (2017) incorporated a lighter version of the caped crusader, harkening back to the old days.



It was enjoyable and satisfying seeing Cavill play the other side of Superman, aspects of him that were not focused on in Man of Steel and Batman v Superman. The rotten character development and cheap storyline in Justice League overshadowed the few positives of the film. Justice League also never answers the question of Clark Kent’s resurrection from the dead. Cavill has said that a future film would address the topic, adding greater expectation for a future Superman film.

The first Man of Steel explored Superman’s origins. It would therefore be inexplicable for Warner Bros to scrap all ties with Cavill and reset the franchise. It makes more sense for Warner Bros to keep Cavill than to upturn everything and gamble on someone else. Perhaps Warner is simply waiting for a better script and the right director.

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For the DCEU to move forward there must be a Man of Steel II. Superman is still a cultural icon despite cynicism toward the character. Whoever directs the next film must take the foundations laid by Zack Snyder and build on it. Incorporating a more self-assured Superman, less brooding and unsure of himself. The future director would have to show audiences that Superman still matters more than ever. Reminding us why his good nature, his virtue, can inspire as it did in the past.

For now, fans will have to wait patiently, hoping that the next slate of releases are a success. Hopefully giving the studio enough confidence to move forward with Man of Steel II. Let’s hope Cavill perseveres and the studio does the right thing and keeps him as Superman.

Do you want a Man of Steel II? Let us know in the comments.

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Comments 22

  1. Avatar EazxMan says:
    2 years ago

    Yes, the world needs more standalone MOS movies. WB just do it! Henry Cavill the is the best Superman. Get JJ Abrams.

    Reply
  2. Avatar Sergio Pereira says:
    2 years ago

    I’m down for Man of Steel 2!

    Reply
  3. Avatar Corwin Simon says:
    2 years ago

    Let stop playing around let cavil do the superman movie. As for the justice league 2 you got to have a better story line up messing it up look at the marvels movies great story line the film made made money the avengers. DC comics must come out with better stories lines and better film performances and directors.

    Reply
  4. Avatar Tan says:
    2 years ago

    WB stop being an asshole, let Henry Cavill do his job

    Reply
    • Avatar Nwaele MarkDon says:
      2 years ago

      Henry Cavill is the best superman actor.
      Please let him.keep on been our man of steel. I enjoy every part of he’s Superman play role. He should continue acting man of steel and also Superman.

      Reply
      • Avatar Michael McDonnell says:
        2 years ago

        See different actors can work like with Bond or Jack Ryan.

        Reply
  5. Avatar Joe Smart says:
    2 years ago

    It’s kind of hilarious that comic nerds have decided to rewrite history and pretend that Justice League was the movie that crashed the DCU. The finished product of Justice League was an attempt to avert another Batman Vs Superman disaster–reports about Zak Snyder’s early cut of Justice League were that it was completely unwatchable and actually worse than Batman Vs Superman had been.

    Reply
  6. Avatar Lenard luper says:
    2 years ago

    Indeed

    Reply
  7. Avatar Pete says:
    2 years ago

    Henry Cavill is by far the best Superman full stop. If they replace him I will completely write off any new Superman movies/series.

    Reply
    • Avatar Michael McDonnell says:
      2 years ago

      Different actors can work like with Bond or Jack Ryan.

      Reply
  8. Avatar Richard E Campbell says:
    2 years ago

    I would think most of us would rather see a MOS 2 with Cavill before half the other movies already in the lineup.
    I’m not sold on the Joker stand alone and I’d rather have a Cavill MOS2 before Suicide Squad or Birds of Pray. They could do a MOS2 that introduces Super Girl in the last quarter + a Darkside and the Green Lantern Corp cliff hanger.
    Now that could be awesome!

    Reply
  9. Avatar Michael McDonnell says:
    2 years ago

    For Cavill to continue playing Superman organically you need a new film made right now otherwise a new movie wouldn’t be a straight sequel. In a few years it would be time for a new Superman actor, Amy Adams would be too old to carry on playing Lois Lane.

    I think Cavill needed more than one solo film in the first place to create a lasting impression.

    Reply
    • Avatar Cuz says:
      2 years ago

      I just hope that the studio that makes the movie knows what direction to go in with the movie and doesn’t rush like they have done in the past. Then the fans are the ones that suffer witch makes poor box office sales.

      Reply
      • Avatar Michael McDonnell says:
        2 years ago

        It’s too late to do MOS 2 it need to be made in 2015 or 16 instead of BVS. In the a few in the 2020’s Cavill and Adams would be too old to carry on, it’s not like they’re irreplaceable Superman is bigger than the actor.

        Reply
  10. Avatar Nwaele MarkDon says:
    2 years ago

    Henry Cavill is the best superman actor.
    Please let him keep on been our man of steel. I enjoy every part of he’s Superman play role. He should continue acting man of steel and also Superman.

    Reply
  11. Avatar Nancy says:
    2 years ago

    The world needs Superman!!!! Let’s just do it!!!!!

    Reply
  12. Avatar Michael McDonnell says:
    2 years ago

    Thing is a movie can’t be made around an actor, and no actor is bigger than the character.

    Reply
  13. Avatar deevo says:
    2 years ago

    It’s been nearly a year since WB claimed they haven’t made any decisions on Cavill as Superman. Remarkable. What you knobs need ANOTHER year to figure out that DC Films should do the obvious and get Cavill back as Superman, preferably by a DIRECTOR WHO GETS THE CHARACTER AND ACTUALLY KNOWS WHAT THEY’RE DOING?

    Reply
  14. Avatar Mike the Kiwi says:
    2 years ago

    Henry Cavill is by far the best and most convincing actor ever to play the Superman character. Christopher Reeve was amazing for the times (70’s & 80’s) but we are in a whole different league now (technology wise). Marvel Comics has taken over the superhero franchise and been extremely successful, but DC can come back if they do it right. Warner needs to keep their audience and whereby redoing yet another Batman or introducing yet another superhero may interest a few – keeping the originals and building on what stories they have started will captivate a bigger audience.
    Ben Affleck did ok as a role in Batman, but no one can beat Christian Bale’s performance. The right directors hold a key element. But Henry Cavill is the best Superman. Hurry up Warner. Please.

    Reply
  15. Avatar LP says:
    1 year ago

    I agree! Henry Cavill is the best superman. I need man of steel 2. Come on!!

    Reply
  16. Avatar Chris says:
    1 year ago

    Pitch / Idea for MOS 2 –[Enter Apokolips]
    Opening: Voice of Darkside: “Surrender superman, or to face annihilation!” Entering the apokoliptians and the alien machine through multiple boom tubes in the sky of Metropolis.
    Cut to: the horrible battle between the human armies and the alien armies. A tank explodes right before our eyes and Cyborg plummets down from the sky after being hit by an omega ray. Flash sprints and catches him safely. Wonderwoman joins in, shielding them from the laser beams and retreats to a shelter.
    Flash asks anxiously “where is superman?”
    Cut to: 2 months ago
    The story begins with Clark Kent returning to Smallville, happily arranging his wedding and meeting with his old friends. A new threat is rising, feeding on the people ignorant and fear, terrorising the world; at the same time, his relationship with Lois is in jeopardy due to his best friend, Lana lane. The threat has gone beyond enormous and putting the world as well as Lois’s life in great danger. Superman has to travel to the end of universe; Apokolips, breaking the rules of the interstellar police force and defeating the whole troops of Apokoliptian in order to save the world and his love one. It will show why superman is the greatest superhero of all.

    Reply
  17. Avatar andries lonnie price says:
    4 months ago

    hi henry cavill my name is andries price im your biggest fan i love you as superman are you playing superman on superman man of steel movies and justice league movies you are going to love guess what henry cavill im having a justice league birthday party you are in and henry cavill are you going to try vibrating machine it will shake you very fast and your voice will start to shaking you you are going to love it and henry cavill can you were dark blue jeans for me on my birthday that will be cool and henry cavill are you ready for superman man of steel movies and justice league movies that will be awesome so are you vurses brainic on your superman movies please come back for superman movies and justice league movies henry cavill you are my favorite superman so please write me back or call me here’s my phone number 484 288 0218 please call me or write me back i love you henry cavill aka superman bye

    Reply

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