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James Gunn and Peter Safran’s vision for the DC Universe, sadly, led to the removal of Henry Cavill from the superhero universe. Even though he was super excited to don the red cape once again after his cameo inBlack Adam,his return was quite short-lived. Fans have yet to warm up to the promise of a new, younger superhero, as the wounds of Henry Cavill’s removal are still quite fresh.
The studios and Henry Cavill have made it crystal clear that this version of Superman will no longer be a part of the ensemble. Despite all that, fans have kept a tiny flicker of hope burning that they’ll get to see him again in the DCU, even if it is just through a small cameo. And now, a fresh synopsis ofThe Flashhas made a small, but noticeable reference to Henry Cavill’s Superman.
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The FlashSynopsis Mentions Henry Cavill’s Superman
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It was once revealed by insider KC Walsh thatHenry Cavillwas going to have a cameo inThe Flash,whereEzra Miller’s Barry Allen was going to see Cavill’s Clark Kent in the speed force. Rumors also suggested thatGal Gadottoo would have a cameo inThe Flash,alongside Cavill. Later on, reports stated that both the actors’ cameos have been cut from the film.
Recently, Warner Bros dropped a new synopsis for the upcoming film which mentions Cavill’s Superman. However, the reference is brief and does not promise a cameo from theMan of Steelactor in the flesh.It’s simply an ambiguous mention. The synopsis reads,
“Worlds collide in ‘The Flash”’ when Barry uses his superpowers to travel back in time to change the events of the past. But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation, and there are no Super Heroes to turn to. That is unless Barry can coax a very different Batman out of retirement and rescue an imprisoned Kryptonian… albeit not the one he’s looking for.”
Miller’s Barry Allen and Cavill’s Clark Kent go back to theJustice Leaguedays. Adding to that, Barry is aware of the fact that Clark has previously defeated General Zod, who has returned for the upcoming film. As the synopsis states, Barry will be on the lookout for some teammates and will end up rescuing an“Imprisoned Kryptonian.”However, the Kryptonian is not going to be“The one he’s looking for.”This means that Barry’s first choice has to be Clark, even though he’ll end up teaming up withSasha Calle’s Supergirl, instead.
The synopsis does suggest thatThe Flashwill somehow make a reference to Cavill’s Superman. Unfortunately, though, the reference doesn’t mean that fans will get to see Cavill back in action. But, we’ll take what we can get, right?
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Are the Fans Warming Up to the New Superman?
Peter SafranandJames Gunnare starting off their DCU Chapter 1 –Gods and MonsterswithSuperman: Legacy,which will see a newer, younger Superman in action. They have clarified that the film is not going to be another origin film but will see him balancing his“Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing,”as stated by Safran. Gunn also stated this Superman will have“innate goodness”as his defining characteristic.
Even though the slate was met with positive reviews overall, fans are still hurt and feel betrayed. They want Cavill’s Superman to stay and that’s the end of discussions. It will take fans a lot of time to warm up to the new Superman, whoever it may be. After the cameo inBlack Adam,it was assumed that Cavill will have a bigger role in the upcoming future of the DCU, maybe even a sequel toMan of Steel.However, we all know how that turned out! The ending to his story was undoubtedly abrupt. Maybe a proper send-off could have helped heal the fans’ wounds a little bit and a mere reference to his Superman does not seem like one!
The Flashis set to release in theatres on July 11, 2025.
Source:The Direct
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A connoisseur of all things horror, fantasy, and the occasional chick flick, Mishkaat has been penning pieces for FandomWire since 2022. She started off as an intern and has worked her way up to a Senior Writer with over 2000 articles to her name.Outside of entertainment, she has also written well-researched medical content as a freelance writer and has experience in social media management.When not writing, you can find her relaxing with a romance novel and a tall glass of iced coffee in her hand or watching re-runs of ‘Supernatural’ and ‘The Office.’
