Now let's talk about how to replace Superman?

[Slowpokeking]

I fully understand why Henry wants to quit. There was no future plan in short time for the character and Superman kinda limited his career choice.

It's not the first time that Superman being replaced by another actor, it happened in Superboy and Superman Returns. But I have another idea, maybe let Supergirl replace him? So we won't have to deal with the audience get confused or dislike the new Superman. There is a Kara El in DCEU prequel comic as the ancestor.


My choice of cast is Elizabeth Debicki. She's a tall, pretty figure and could act well.

[kingaliencracker]

I don't think it's a matter of Cavill wanting to quit. From his social media accounts, he seems very enthusiastic about the role and he actively sought it out, going as far back as Superman Returns.

WB, on the other hand, doesn't seem in a rush to do a Superman movie anytime soon, as they appear to have a negative viewpoint regarding the character. They wanted to sign Cavill to an ambassador-type role where he would do cameo appearances in other DC movies, but Cavill doesn't want to do that (understandably so). But it does appear that a recasting will inevitably take place, which is a shame because Cavill was an amazing Superman.

[Jim Kelly]

If they go with younger versions of the character set in past decades. And it seems like a Supergirl movie could be set in the past. Then get a young actor to play Clark as he comes into his own as Superman--and meets the Legion of Super-Heroes for the first time. Kara Zor-El comes to Earth as a teen and meets her young cousin--and educates him on his heritage. Of course, all of this was done on SMALLVILLE.

[AJBopp]

I will always want a version of Superman set in 1937 with the power set he had at the time.

Not much interest in a Supergirl movie though. She's not a viable replacement for the Man of Steel.

[Madam-Shogun-Assassin]

Henry likes his role, WB just don't care about the character

[DrNewGod]

I will always want a version of Superman set in 1937 with the power set he had at the time.

Not much interest in a Supergirl movie though. She's not a viable replacement for the Man of Steel.

I would like to see this myself.

[Midvillian1322]

Yea everything Canvill says is basically how much he loves playing superman. It's his dream role, and he could probably be good in it far far away from snyder. Maybe in 2021 start filming a new film with Canvill and someone who doesnt think comic superman is corny and needs to be darker

[Slowpokeking]

I don't think it's a matter of Cavill wanting to quit. From his social media accounts, he seems very enthusiastic about the role and he actively sought it out, going as far back as Superman Returns.

WB, on the other hand, doesn't seem in a rush to do a Superman movie anytime soon, as they appear to have a negative viewpoint regarding the character. They wanted to sign Cavill to an ambassador-type role where he would do cameo appearances in other DC movies, but Cavill doesn't want to do that (understandably so). But it does appear that a recasting will inevitably take place, which is a shame because Cavill was an amazing Superman.

So let's use Supergirl to do the role and bring Henry back when WB decide to do Superman again.

[Vakanai]

No one will get confused, audiences aren't dumb, just find another actor to replace him and there you go. By all means they should still do a Supergirl movie, but in no way should it be to replace Superman.

[Slowpokeking]

No one will get confused, audiences aren't dumb, just find another actor to replace him and there you go. By all means they should still do a Supergirl movie, but in no way should it be to replace Superman.

I doubt any good actor would want to do the cameo role as Superman, maybe it's good to use Supergirl for the role then bring Henry back when WB decide to make Superman movie again.

If they have to replace the role, maybe Armie Hammer?

[Vakanai]

I doubt any good actor would want to do the cameo role as Superman, maybe it's good to use Supergirl for the role then bring Henry back when WB decide to make Superman movie again.

If they have to replace the role, maybe Armie Hammer?

Um...why would you think they'll give Supergirl a movie during the stretch of time they won't give Superman a movie? Or are you saying you'd rather Supergirl be relegated to just cameo roles if that's all that's on the table?

[Soubhagya]

I fully understand why Henry wants to quit. There was no future plan in short time for the character and Superman kinda limited his career choice.

It's not the first time that Superman being replaced by another actor, it happened in Superboy and Superman Returns. But I have another idea, maybe let Supergirl replace him? So we won't have to deal with the audience get confused or dislike the new Superman. There is a Kara El in DCEU prequel comic as the ancestor.


My choice of cast is Elizabeth Debicki. She's a tall, pretty figure and could act well.

Its fine that you want a Supergirl film. But this isn't replacing Cavill. Its bringing in a diffferent character. Now if they want a different character. And they want to rest Clark Kent for a while, i would prefer Calvin Ellis played by Michael B Jordan.



Jordan is a wonderful actor. Calvin is a really cool character. And you can have a multiverse of Supermen if you want to do unconventional things with Superman. If Sony had the rights to Superman they would have tried a Superman cinematic universe for sure. Or even an animated Superverse.

It sucks to see that WB apparently has no plans for Superman apart from cameos and/or Supergirl. I would have welcomed Supergirl with open arms if Clark Kent was rocking in his films too. I would be happy if they can do that by having Superman co star in Supergirl. By having Superman play a sort of mentor and family to Supergirl they can 'reintroduce' Superman. They can even have Cavill play his more 'hopeful' version.

And if they want Supergirl, get someone younger. Like Tom Holland in Spider-man films. Its realistic that a high school kid names himself Spider-man. But a 22-25 year old woman calling herself Supergirl isn't realistic enough, even in a world where people can't tell that Clark Kent looks a lot like Superman. Plus, if Supergirl really works you can get her play the role for a long time.

[Totoro Man]

Debicki looks great, is tall, and seems to be a pretty good actor.... but she's closing in on 30 years old. a bit... too old to be a 'Supergirl'. I could see her making a great Amazon, or perhaps Harbinger... but Supergirl? nah.

Cavill had bad luck with Supes. he got some bogus scripts and saddled with a director who was a bad fit for the character. well, if he's not going to be Supes maybe he could play Sterling Archer and Aisha Tyler could play Lana Kane (yeah, I know, it'll never happen. but I can dream, right?)

[Slowpokeking]

Debicki looks great, is tall, and seems to be a pretty good actor.... but she's closing in on 30 years old. a bit... too old to be a 'Supergirl'. I could see her making a great Amazon, or perhaps Harbinger... but Supergirl? nah.

Cavill had bad luck with Supes. he got some bogus scripts and saddled with a director who was a bad fit for the character. well, if he's not going to be Supes maybe he could play Sterling Archer and Aisha Tyler could play Lana Kane (yeah, I know, it'll never happen. but I can dream, right?)

FACT: Debicki is 2 years younger than Melissa Benoist.