Coverage dated December 14, 2022

Henry Cavill says he will not return as Superman

Headline from KTVZ Bend

By Amir Vera, CNN DC fans across the globe collectively mourned Wednesday as British actor Henry Cavill said he will no longer be donning the red cape as Superman in the DC Comics extended cinematic universe.

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22 articles, oldest first.

  1. Fox News

    Henry Cavill confirms Superman exit: 'It's been a fun ride with you all' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Henry Cavill and DC Studios chief James Gunn announced Wednesday the actor will not reprise his role in the next Superman project, which will focus on the superhero's early life.

  2. The Daily Caller

    Henry Cavill Will Not Reprise Role As Superman After Announcing Return In October (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Henry Cavill announced he will not be returning to play the iconic role of Superman, despite announcing his return just two months ago in October.

  3. KTVZ Bend

    Henry Cavill says he will not return as Superman (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Amir Vera, CNN DC fans across the globe collectively mourned Wednesday as British actor Henry Cavill said he will no longer be donning the red cape as Superman in the DC Comics extended cinematic universe.

  4. Polygon

    Henry Cavill out as Superman, character will be rebooted in new movie (opens Polygon)

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    Polygon's feed description

    James Gunn writing a script about a younger Man of Steel

  5. The Week

  6. Portland Press Herald

    ‘It’s sad news’: Henry Cavill out as Superman due to changes at DC (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    On Wednesday one of DC's new bosses James Gunn confirmed plans to recast Superman and potentially find another way to incorporate Cavill into the DCEU.

  7. NBC Los Angeles

    Director James Gunn Says Henry Cavill Will Not Return as Superman, Ben Affleck May Direct DC Film (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Gunn made the announcement on Twitter, stating that he and film producer Peter Safran

  8. Forbes

    Henry Cavill Loses Superman Role—Immediately Sparking Speculation About ‘The Witcher’ And James Bond (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The British actor has played Clark Kent and Superman since 2013.

  9. Forbes

    Henry Cavill Is Not Returning As Superman (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Just weeks after announcing his return as Superman to the DC films, Henry Cavill has been kicked out of the Justice League once again.

  10. Forbes

    Henry Cavill Officially Out As Superman, James Gunn Pens New Superman Reboot Movie (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    It's been a big week of DC superhero movie news and rumors, and now comes the first officially announced project from DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter Safran.

  11. The Daily Dot

    Henry Cavill confirms he won't return as Superman, sparking complaints from Snyderverse fans (opens The Daily Dot)

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    The Daily Dot's feed description

    This news arrived just two months after Cavill announced, 'I am back as Superman,' quitting Netflix's 'The Witcher.'

  12. CBS News

    Henry Cavill says he won't be returning as Superman (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    "The changing of the guard is something that happens. I respect that," Cavill said.

  13. NBC News

    Henry Cavill won't return as Superman in franchise's next movie (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The news comes after a week of headlines following Warner Bros. decision to not move forward with a new “Wonder Woman” movie with director Patty Jenkins.

  14. Newsweek

    Henry Cavill's 'Superman' announcement sparks Bond rumors (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Henry Cavill confirmed his return as Superman had been scrapped by the new DC bosses.

  15. The Guardian

    Henry Cavill dropped as Superman weeks after announcing return to role (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Actor says ‘this news isn’t the easiest’ as DC Studio’s new co-chairman James Gunn builds new universe

  16. Newsweek

    How new 'Superman' movie will change now Henry Cavill won't return to DC (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Henry Cavill and James Gunn have confirmed that the actor will no longer be returning to the franchise as DC will be taking the character in a new direction.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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