The Briton does not reveal the reason for his decision. The actor lets us know he shares this news after a conversation with producers James Gunn and Peter Safran.
In October, Cavill announced his return as a superhero. Now the actor says he had to do it from the film studio. The Briton also says this decision is not easy for him. “But such is life.”
Gunn is working on a new script for Superman, he reports The Hollywood Reporter Wednesday. The story will be about the young years of the superhero. The producer will choose another actor for this.
For some time now, DC Comics has been buzzing around the Warner Bros. superhero brand into which Superman falls. The leadership has recently been taken over by Safran and Gunn, who previously owned the Guardians of the Galaxyseries for Marvel. Recently, the producers presented the original plan Wonder Woman 3 off, after which director Patty Jenkins intensified.
Cavill played the role of Clark Kent and Superman in the film in 2016 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. He first appeared as Superman in the film in 2013 Man of Steel.
It was also announced in late October that Cavill will no longer play the lead role of monster hunter Geralt of Rivia in The sorcerer.
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