DC Studios head James Gunn addressed fan confusion about Man of Steel 2.

DC StudiosJames Gunnaddressed fan speculation if DCU’sSuperman: Legacywas originallyMan of Steel 2.

Instead, thenew Kryptonian hero will be played by a younger actor.

Henry Cavill Man of Steel 2 Superman

In addition, it also led to confusion, mainly because ofpast reports thatMan of Steel 2is being developed.

So wasMan of Steel 2a separate project fromGunn’s ownSuperman: Legacy?

This confirms that Gunn was developing his Superman moviebefore Henry Cavill reportedly filmed his cameo forBlack Adamin September.

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Did DC Studios Blindside Henry Cavill?

The DCU needs a fresh start, and it relies on the success ofSuperman: Legacy.

Whether Warner Bros. and DC executives blindsided him by not making him aware of the reboot is unknown.

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Superman: Legacyis set to premiere on July 11, 2025.

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