The reason, he would tell Stephen Colbert in a 2016 interview, was that he couldn’t see himself wearing the Superman costume for more than two minutes. Ultimately, Law refused to play Superman, much to Singer’s disappointment. Stranger things have happened, however – like that time Nicolas Cage came dangerously close to playing the Last Son of Krypton himself. Law was hesitant, thinking that an Englishman like him wasn’t the perfect fit to play such an eminently American hero. Singer seemed decided to cast Law as his Superman for Superman Returns, going so far as sending the actor the final version of the movie’s suit to try it on. Every actor who has ever played the role has entered a select pantheon – a recognition of sorts, kind of like playing James Bond. Simmons, and Ciarán Hinds.īoth versions of Justice League are available on HBO Max.When it comes to iconic superhero suits, few are as iconic as Superman’s red and blue. The Snyder Cut stars Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, Jason Momoa, Ray Fisher, Jeremy Irons, Diane Lane, Connie Nielsen, J.K. Now united, Batman (Affleck), Wonder Woman (Gadot), Aquaman (Jason Momoa), Cyborg (Ray Fisher) and The Flash (Ezra Miller) may be too late to save the planet from Steppenwolf, DeSaad and Darkseid and their dreadful intentions.” The task proves more difficult than Bruce imagined, as each of the recruits must face the demons of their own pasts to transcend that which has held them back, allowing them to come together, finally forming an unprecedented league of heroes. “In ZACK SNYDER’S JUSTICE LEAGUE, determined to ensure Superman’s (Henry Cavill) ultimate sacrifice was not in vain, Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck) aligns forces with Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) with plans to recruit a team of metahumans to protect the world from an approaching threat of catastrophic proportions. Henry Cavill last played Superman in Zack Snyder’s Justice League. Even if I were to stop acting tomorrow, and go live on a yacht or a steamboat or travel the Med… I can still look back and say I’ve worn a cape and leaped about the place and entertained some people.”ĭwayne Johnson Teases How He Envisions Black Adam and Henry Cavill’s Superman Meeting You look back and you think, ‘What a wonderful opportunity. It was the kind of thing where even I, after it’s been so long since I put the suit on, professionally. Henry Cavill then continued by expressing how thankful he was to have gotten the role of Superman and how it will always be something that he’ll fondly look back on. In a recent chat with Lorraine to discuss his upcoming sophomore return as The Witcher, Cavill confirmed that he still has the Superman suit just in case Warner Bros. It’s a sentiment that Henry Cavill has expressed multiple times, even as his career has catapulted to unfathomable heights. Henry Cavill Wanted To Explore Lighter Superman Before ‘Justice League’ Sequels

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