“Never Say Never”: Henry Cavill Opens the Door to Returning as Superman After Gunn and Safran Exit DC Studios

One of the most controversial decisions that James Gunn and Peter Safran made was replacing Henry Cavill as Superman in December 2022. After all, the British actor had just announced that he was set to put on the cape again after his cameo in Black Adam when the rug was pulled out from under him. Yet Gunn and Safran’s departure from DC Studios has now brought with it a series of interesting questions and prospects. Will the DC Universe they built continue as is, or is there the possibility of reversing a few decisions and bringing back some old faces? In November 2026, Inverse spoke to Cavill and asked him whether he would be keen on a return as the Man of Steel in some form. Now, the publication didn’t mention Gunn nor Safran’s departure in the question, so it’s likely that the interview took place before the news of DC Studios’ shake-up. Regardless, Cavill answered in the affirmative. “Look, there’s lots of fantastic storylines,” he said. “There’s always a lot of opportunity.

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