Henry Cavill open to playing Superman again as DC Studios upheaval continues

Henry Cavill is not closing the door on wearing the cape once more. In a chat with Inverse, the actor responded to a question about a potential return to the role by quoting a song from 'An American Tail,' saying, 'never say never.' He added that he had a wonderful time playing Superman previously.

The comments arrive amid major changes at DC Studios, where James Gunn and Peter Safran have departed. Gunn had already launched a new Superman, played by David Corenswet, who debuted in 2025's 'Superman' film. Per /Film, with Gunn now gone, the path forward for Corenswet's version is unclear.

Cavill's last official appearance as the character was in 2022's 'Black Adam,' where a cameo sparked confusion. Gunn, who was then preparing his DC reboot, was reportedly baffled by the move. That cameo did not lead to any further projects.

Now, with Skydance CEO David Ellison leading a merged Warner Bros. and Paramount, another DC reboot is reportedly in the works. According to /Film, the new leadership may dismantle Gunn's established plans. While Cavill remains open, the outlet suggests the ongoing discussion about his return has grown tiresome for some fans.