Henry Cavill has dropped a super-sized bombshell on social media, saying he’ll not be returning to don the blue tights and crimson cape.
The Hollywood heartthrob had confirmed in October — after months of hypothesis — that he would reprise his position as Superman, however on Thursday morning revealed the unhappy news that he had not, actually, been employed for the following outing of the movie franchise.
Cavill, who seems as Superman in an un-credited cameo in Black Adam, wrote in an Instagram submit that after having a gathering with DC studio bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran he wouldn’t be returning.
“After being told to announce my return back in October, prior to their hire, this news is not the easiest but that’s life. The changing of the guard is something that happens. I respect that. James and Peter have a universe to build I wish them and all involved with the new universe the best of luck, and the happiest of fortunes.
“For those that have been by my side through the years …we can mourn for a bit, but then we must remember…Superman is still around. Everything he stands for still exists, and the examples he sets for us are still there! My turn to wear the cape has passed, but what Superman stands for never will. It’s been a fun ride with you all, onwards and upwards.”
Gunn has since confirmed on Twitter that the following Superman instalment would focus, not less than within the preliminary levels, on an earlier a part of the Superman story.
“Our story will be focusing on an earlier part of Superman’s life, so the character will not be played by Henry Cavill,” he wrote on Twitter.
He mentioned he’s nonetheless a giant Cavill fan and talks have been underway about different initiatives down the observe.
In his now outdated announcement contained in a video posted to Instagram in October on the again of his Black Adam cameo, Cavill thanked followers for his or her persistence, promising them they are going to be “rewarded” when he returns as Superman.
He mentioned within the video: “I wanted to thank you guys for your support and for your patience. I promise it will be rewarded.”
Cavill captioned the Instagram submit: “A really small style of what’s to return, my mates. The daybreak of hope renewed. Thank you to your persistence, will probably be rewarded. #Superman (sic)“.
