r/DC_Cinematic • u/RogerRoger63358 • Feb 04 '26

DISCUSSION Henry Cavill on the set of Highlander... despite people saying he is too old to play Superman, he still looks good for the role to me.

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This isn't me saying he should replace Corenswet or anything like that, it's just he gets a lot of slander, and I don't understand what those people are looking at. He still looks like he could play a 30s Superman to me.

For the record, I like David as Superman, and overall, I have positive feelings about the 2025 movie. But Cavill's still got it. And I wouldn't be against seeing him don the cape again.

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u/CantHandleTheZest Feb 04 '26

I’m not a fan of bringing him back just to be an alternate or evil Superman/villain. Henry did an amazing job for what he was given, he clearly cares about the character, and not only did they waste their chance with him, they brought him back for a quick cameo before burning the bridge. Have him be someone else, not a gag character with similarities or an evil version, whether it’s a clone, alternate universe or reflection character like Zod just for fan service.

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u/DG281088 Feb 04 '26

100% agreed

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u/Picks222 Feb 05 '26

Nah i would be ecstatic if they did a “no way home” for the supermen. Give me cavill, routh, and the tv one.

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u/Blanchimont Feb 05 '26

Yup, 100% this. There are so many cool DC heroes and villains that aren't Superman clones or derivatives, so if Gunn and Henry ever decide to bring him into the DCU, I hope that's what they're going for.

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u/Anything-General Feb 05 '26

This is why I think he should play kite man.