Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel 2 Story Was Reportedly So Bad WB Made James Gunn Reboot it With Superman: Legacy

Henry Cavill's Man of Steel 2 Story Was Reportedly So Bad WB Made James Gunn Reboot it With Superman: Legacy
Henry Cavill's Man of Steel 2 Story Was Reportedly So Bad WB Made James Gunn Reboot it With Superman: Legacy
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Henry Cavill’s exit from the DC shook fans to the core. Many fans still want the actor to come back as Superman in the upcoming DC movie. As Man of Steel became one of the most successful films there were reports that the makers wanted the bring part 2 of the movie. 

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Henry Cavill in Man of Steel
Henry Cavill in Man of Steel

In Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam, it was very clear that the Enola Holmes actor would be returning in his red and blue suit. But the script for Man Of Steel was reportedly not what the makers expected it to look like. 

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Warner Bros was also disappointed with the script of Man Of Steel 2

Henry Cavill in Man of Steel
Henry Cavill in Man of Steel

According to reports, when the script for Man of Steel 2 arrived at Warner Bros the entertainment was extremely displeased with the film’s plot. People have always had high expectations for any DC story, so the studio didn’t want to risk a failure with a Superman film. Soon the makers sat together with James Gunn and decided to reboot it with Superman: Legacy. It is still unclear what exactly will be the story of the upcoming Superhero movie. Fans want to see how DC will create new magic with a new spin on their movies. 

During an interview, Gunn talked about what he would be looking for in the next Clark Kent. While talking about the Superhero the filmmaker said,

“The next Superman has to be someone who has all the humanity that Superman has but he’s also an alien. It’s gotta be somebody who has the kindness and the compassion that Superman has and be somebody who you want to give a hug.” 

After Henry Cavill’s exit, reportedly David Corenswet will be playing the character of the son of Kryptonian. When the news broke that the Corenswet was being cast for the upcoming movies, the internet was stormed with mixed reactions to this news. 

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Superman: Legacy will be reportedly released in the year 2025

James Gunn at an event
James Gunn at an event

Many DC fans are coming up with fan theories online regarding the upcoming Superman movie. Superman: Legacy is already buzzing on the internet and it reportedly going to release on 11 July 2025. Rachel Brosnahan is the new Lois Lane in the movie opposite Corenswet. While talking about his upcoming Superman movie, the director stated,

I completely relate to Superman because he’s everything I am. He’s somebody who is an outsider who feels like an alien, but also the ultimate insider, because he’s f—ing Superman. And that’s kind of like what I feel like.”

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Many fans are curious to see how the 56-year-old filmmaker will be able to impress and entertain the audience after all of the changes to the star cast. Since Cavill departed from the DC, the pressure on the makers has exceeded. 

Source: The Direct; The Digital Fix; Movie Web

 

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Umeza Peera is a pop culture junkie and works as Content writer for Fandom Wire. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and Philosophy. Umeza has been writing for three years. She enjoys writing relatable stories that would connect with people