Henry Cavill

Just weeks after announcing his return as Superman to the DC films, Henry Cavill has been kicked out of the Justice League once again.

. . A part of me wishes that this means he’ll be returning to The Witcher, but I fear that ship has sailed—and most likely because of creative differences between Cavill and the show’s producers. I wish them and all involved with the new universe the best of luck, and the happiest of fortunes. Now, Cavill will be neither Superman or the Witcher, which is a real shame given how good he was in both roles. The changing of the guard is something that happens. This makes his last appearance as the Man of Steel .

Actor says it is 'not the easiest news' after having recently been given the go-ahead by Warner Bros to announce his return to the role.

But we just had a great meeting with Henry and we’re big fans and we talked about a number of exciting possibilities to work together in the future.” Gunn wrote and directed The Suicide Squad instead. Cavill has played Superman since the 2013 film Man of Steel and last appeared in the role in a cameo in Black Adam earlier this year. I wish them and all involved with the new universe the best of luck, and the happiest of fortunes.” I was open to considering anything asked of me. The announcement comes amid momentous change at DC Studios and parent company Warner Brothers, which has been slashing scores of projects to cut costs after merging with Discovery, Inc.

Henry Cavill has revealed that he will not be returning as the DCEU's Superman following a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran.

“When there started being backlash about [Wonder Woman 3] not happening, the attractive clickbait false story that it was me that killed it or walked away started to spread,” Jenkins wrote in her lengthy statement on social media in the wake of reports that Gunn and Safran had told her that her treatment did not fit current plans for the DCEU. Gunn has since revealed that the DCEU will be moving forward with a younger Superman, though he left the door open for Cavill’s return in a future instalment of the 10-year DCEU plan. Cavill, who initially confirmed his return to the superhero universe franchise in October, wrote: “I have just had a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran and it’s sad news, everyone.”

The massive shake-up at Warner Bros.' DC Films has continued, with Henry Cavill revealing that he will not be returning as Superman.

though that was just days before James Gunn and Peter Safran were brought on as the new heads of DC Films. The DC world is in the midst of a massive shake-up with Wonder Woman 3 reportedly not moving forward and now Henry Cavill revealing he was fired as Superman. though that was just days before James Gunn and Peter Safran were brought on as the new heads of DC Films and DC to #RestoreTheSnyderVerse. I was open to considering anything asked of me. Writing: 'I am writing (and have been for a while). 'I am writing (and have been for a while). years before Crowe would play his father Jor-El in Man of Steel. Everything he stands for still exists, and the examples he sets for us are still there!' Cavill said. Initial: 'Among those on the slate is Superman. 'Among those on the slate is Superman. My turn to wear the cape has passed, but what Superman stands for never will.

The British actor has played the role for almost a decade, first appearing in Man of Steel in 2013.

"Among those on the slate is Superman. "After Being told by the studio to announced my return back in October, prior to their hire, this news isn't the easiest, but that's life. I will, after all, not be returning as Superman.

The actor, who said it was “not the easiest news” to share, is at the centre of DC controversy following the news that he will no longer play the Man of Steel ...

But we just had a great meeting with Henry and we’re big fans and we talked about a number of exciting possibilities to work together in the future.” The actor also recently revealed “The changing of the guard is something that happens. “Among those on the slate is Superman. James and Peter have a universe to build. The actor, who said it was “not the easiest news” to share, is at the centre of DC controversy following the news that he will no longer play the Man of Steel in the DC universe.

The Man of Steel actor acknowledged that while he will now "mourn for a bit", he wants fans to remember that "Superman is still around". Advertisement - ...

He's been [replaced by Hunger Games star Liam Hemsworth](https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a41809788/the-witcher-season-4-liam-hemsworth/) for the upcoming fourth series. "Among those on the slate is Superman. [Shazam: Fury of the Gods](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a41004149/shazam-2-star-sad-release-date-delay/), [The Flash](https://www.digitalspy.com/the-flash-movie/), [Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a869727/aquaman-2-release-date-cast-trailer-spoilers-villain/), which were all slated for 2023 release dates. [HBO Max](https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=127X991730&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hbomax.com%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.digitalspy.com%2Fmovies%2Fa42248746%2Fhenry-cavill-confirms-no-return-superman%2F) in the US, and [Sky Cinema](https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=127X991730&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sky.com%2Fshop%2Ftv%2Fcinema%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.digitalspy.com%2Fmovies%2Fa42248746%2Fhenry-cavill-confirms-no-return-superman%2F) and NOW in the UK. "James and Peter have a universe to build. I respect that," Cavill wrote on Instagram. [opted to turn down Wonder Woman 3](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a42186310/wonder-woman-3-cancelled/), with director Patty Jenkins’ current plans not aligning with the new direction the studio is set to take. [leaving The Witcher at the same time as his Superman return](https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a41818071/witcher-henry-cavill-quit-explained/). [World of DC](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a25604201/dceu-timeline-worlds-of-dc-movies-in-order/)'s [Superman](https://www.digitalspy.com/superman/), after all. [changing of the guard](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a42192691/james-gunn-response-dc-changes/) is something that happens. [ecently returned to the role for a cameo](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a41785976/henry-cavill-superman-return-future/) in [Black Adam](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a28004502/black-adam-release-date-cast-plot-trailer/) after years of uncertainty over his DC future. [wrote](https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1603205518113140737) on Twitter.

After appearing in Black Adam just two months ago, Henry Cavill has now confirmed he will not be returning as Superman for DC Studios.

I wish them and all involved with the new universe the best of luck, and the happiest of fortunes.” “I will, after all, not be returning as Superman,” Cavill wrote on Instagram. Cavill is also leaving The Witcher in which he has played Geralt of Rivia for three seasons.

The new decision came in the wake of a meeting between Cavill and new DC co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran, according to the 39-year-old's Instagram.

His performances were consistently a highlight across DC's film slate, even as he was let down by shodding storytelling and visual work well-below the par of My turn to wear the cape has passed, but what Superman stands for never will. The confirmation of Cavill's sacking, nevertheless, has got to be the most notable bellweather yet of just how much the Gunn-Safran duumvirate is looking to shake things up at the floundering superhero studio. [Henry Cavill](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/henry-cavill-superman-finished-2022) will no longer, for real this time, portray Superman in the DC Extended Universe, after having just confirmed that he would continue playing the role in October. From the halls of parliament right through to the hoity-toity offices of DC Studios, the winds of change are brisk. “I have just had a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran and it's sad news, everyone,” he wrote in a recent post, liked by a over 2.2 million people at this point of writing.

The British actor claimed in October that he would be returning to the Man Of Steel role after a recent cameo in the DC Comics film Black Adam, and around the ...

My turn to wear the cape has passed, but what Superman stands for never will. “James and Peter have a universe to build. [repeatedly been mentioned](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/james-bond-replacement-james-bond-idris-elba-rumours_uk_6151a154e4b01dff4b701624) as a potential successor to [Daniel Craig](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/daniel-craig/) in the role of [James Bond](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/james-bond/). I will, after all, not be returning as Superman,” he wrote. [Henry Cavill](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/henry-cavill/) has announced he will not be returning to the role of [Superman](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/superman/) as was [previously announced](https://gizmodo.com/dc-superman-henry-cavill-return-black-adam-cameo-1849693912). [Netflix](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/netflix/)’s [The Witcher](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/the-witcher/).

Dwayne Johnson might have been talking about the hierarchy of power changing in the DC Universe with Black Adam, but he wouldn't have meant it quite so ...

Fury of the Gods](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a26892253/shazam-2-release-date-cast-trailer-plot-villain/) to enjoy next year, yet the first movie was already so standalone that you could see a way that fits into a different take on the universe. [MCU](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a825774/marvel-cinematic-universe-in-chronological-order/) is. [Wonder Woman 3](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a42186310/wonder-woman-3-cancelled/) already looks [unlikely to happen](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a42235120/wonder-woman-3-patty-jenkins-denies-exit/), while there have been reports that [Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a869727/aquaman-2-release-date-cast-trailer-spoilers-villain/) might mark the final Aquaman outing for Jason Momoa – who may end up playing a different DC character. Cavill's Superman is just an unfortunate casualty of that, and you'd assume Dwayne Johnson's [The Flash](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a38601406/the-flash-movie-man-of-steel-michael-shannon-antje-traue/) is still apparently coming out, but it wouldn't be a surprise if we didn't see Ezra Miller's Flash after that. Following the movie's release, he had been talking about ["such a bright future ahead"](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a41785976/henry-cavill-superman-return-future/) for his Superman. That might well have been the case, but isn't any longer. I respect that James and Peter have a universe to build. As a result, the new duo have understandably been But following Gunn's tweets, Cavill confirmed in his own statement that he won't be returning as Superman at all. Well, in keeping with the most common criticism of the DC era Cavill debuted in, that brightness turned to darkness barely two months later. I will, after all, not be returning as Superman," he wrote.

However, many are now highlighting the fact that Cavill quit Netflix series The Witcher just a few months ago, seemingly because he had been asked to return as ...

“The dude leaves The Witcher after they butcher the source material, DC tells him he’s finally back as Superman after YEARS of wanting to come back. “Henry Cavill left The Witcher for nothing,” one of the show’s fan summarised. [Ella Kipling](/author/ella-kipling) Comments [Henry Cavill](/topic/henry-cavill)’s fans are urging the actor to return to [The Witcher](/topic/the-witcher-0) after being dropped as [Superman](/topic/superman).

It comes as DC Studios' Co-Chairman and writer of the next instalment James Gunn announced that a new Superman film was in the works, more details of which are ...

My turn to wear the cape has passed, but what Superman stands for never will. "James and Peter have a universe to build. I will, after all, not be returning as Superman.

After Man of Steel star Henry Cavill confirmed late Wednesday he had been dropped from the next Superman film, speculation grew about whether his ...

Gunn revealed few details about the new Superman project, only clarifying it will be [a movie](https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1603206775963910144?s=20&t=Nt4gPyHdGZii_AeKzBQ4Jg), will not focus on [Superman’s origins](https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1603209616719892480?s=20&t=Nt4gPyHdGZii_AeKzBQ4Jg) and that he has been [writing the film](https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1603207449061662720?s=20&t=Nt4gPyHdGZii_AeKzBQ4Jg) “for a while.” He also said he and actor Ben Affleck have been in talks about Affleck directing a DC Studios film. With new leadership at DC, other projects may also be up in the air. Cavill first took on the role as Superman in 2013 in the film Man of Steel, going on to reprise his role in multiple DC projects like Zack Snyder’s Justice League and most recently an uncredited cameo in Black Adam. [too young](https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1603205520252289024?s=20&t=Nt4gPyHdGZii_AeKzBQ4Jg) to be played by Cavill again, but said the three discussed opportunities to [work together](https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1603205522139717632?s=20&t=Nt4gPyHdGZii_AeKzBQ4Jg) in the future. [the next James Bond](https://www.newsweek.com/henry-cavill-superman-announcement-sparks-bond-rumors-1767347) after Cavill said earlier this year that he auditioned for the role in 2005 and was [runner-up](https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=1261&v=V9tW-DgUkao&feature=youtu.be) to Daniel Craig, who went on to star in four installments of the franchise. [not return](https://www.instagram.com/p/CkTv9FyPnNz/?hl=en) for the fourth season of Netflix’s The Witcher and would be replaced by Liam Hemsworth, news that was widely understood to mean he [opted to leave](https://deadline.com/2022/10/liam-hemsworth-to-replace-henry-cavill-in-the-witcher-season-4-1235158299/) to focus on other projects, including the next Superman movie.

David Corenswet · Glen Powell · Miles Teller · Jacob Elordi · Yahya Abdul-Mateen II · Nicholas Hoult · Diego Calva · Tom Holland.

[The Politician](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/the-politician-netflix-review) and [Hollywood](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/hollywood-review). [studio overhaul](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/wonder-woman-3). [Cavill](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fashion/article/henry-cavill-superman-enola-holmes-2-suit-2022) said “my turn to wear the cape has passed”, which lends the big question: who will be our next Superman? [DC Universe](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/best-dc-movies-2022) that you'd be forgiven for believing Superman has turned the world on its axis. While many fans mourn Cavill's departure, some are already working in overdrive to fancast the next iteration of the most iconic superhero of all time. Despite what seemed like confirmation from Johnson and buy-in from Cavill in the form of him leaving The Witcher to, we had assumed, take over the mantel of the Man of Steel once again, it's been confirmed he is [no longer playing the character](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/henry-cavill-not-returning-as-superman).

Henry Cavill's odds have been slashed to be the next James Bond following his Superman axe despite Aaron Taylor-Johnson rumours.

My turn to wear the cape has passed, but what Superman stands for never will.’ So sorry, man.’ You seem so plugged in! [deny that he wasn’t a fan of the actor](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/12/james-gunn-denies-henry-cavill-superman-claims-false-17921025/) as a fan asked him to ‘debunk’ the rumours. [not be returning to the franchise](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/15/henry-cavill-axed-as-superman-two-months-after-confirming-news-17940631/) after a meeting with DC bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran. [Henry Cavill](https://metro.co.uk/tag/henry-cavill/) has seen his odds to become the next [James Bond](https://metro.co.uk/tag/james-bond/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK1) slashed after he confirmed he was axed from his role as Superman.

While Warner Bros. was courting writers for a new Cavill-led Superman movie to be produced by Charles Roven, the plan got upended when James Gunn and Peter ...

I wish them and all involved with the new universe the best of luck, and the happiest of fortunes.” We will continue to honor the IP, the fans, the storytelling, all the way through.” But we just had a great meeting with Henry and we’re big fans and we talked about a number of exciting possibilities to work together in the future.” Because Gunn’s Superman is younger, there was never a chance of Cavill playing the role. The duo are overhauling the DC Universe, starting with a new Gunn-scripted Superman movie that will not star Cavill. Cavill played the part for three seasons, but he confirmed his exit from the series in October shortly after announcing his return as Superman in Warner Bros.’ DC Universe.

Fans of Henry Cavill and DC have thanked the actor for his portrayal of Superman after he was dropped from the role.

Following Cavill’s exit, Gunn detailed his plans for a new Superman film featuring a younger version of the character. [December 15, 2022] No one will ever fill your shoes Henry, you will always be our Man of Steel.” “James and Peter have a universe to build. “The trilogy you both gave us will live on forever. I respect that. [December 8, 2022] I will, after all, not be returning as Superman,” Cavill wrote on Instagram. “I have just had a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran and it’s sad news, everyone. “After being told by the studio to announce my return back in October, prior to their hire, this news isn’t the easiest, but that’s life.

In the wake of his unexpected departure as Superman, Marvel fans are now calling for Henry Cavill to leave the DC Extended Universe to pursue a new role ...

But we just had a great meeting with Henry and we’re big fans and we talked about a number of exciting possibilities to work together in the future.” But in a new development, Marvel fans now want to ensure the DCEU’s loss is Marvel’s gain. Confirming his departure last night, Cavill said: ““I will, after all, not be returning as Superman,” Cavill wrote in a statement.

Netflix confirms role of Geralt of Rivia will still be recast and played by Australian actor Liam Hemsworth, after Cavill was dropped by DC Studios.

On Thursday, Netflix confirmed that season four of The Witcher is continuing with Hemsworth as Geralt. I will, after all, not be returning as Superman,” Cavill wrote on Instagram after the announcement. [But on Wednesday](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/dec/15/henry-cavill-dropped-as-superman-after-james-gunn-announces-new-movie), just weeks after announcing his return, it was revealed that Cavill had been dropped from the role.

Netflix boss Peter Friedlander has addressed the decision to continue The Witcher without Henry Cavill.

And the man is the hardest-working man in all of Hollywood." The Witcher seasons 1-2 are now streaming on Netflix. However, it was rumoured that he had to step back from the show in order to clear up his schedule to film as Superman, only for the [DC shake-up to remove Cavill from future Superman films](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a42248746/henry-cavill-confirms-no-return-superman/). We just wrapped [filming] on season three a couple of months ago. Henry and I are quite close. He continued: “There has been a legacy of amazing, iconic characters where the actors have changed and we’re hugely optimistic about this.

Cavill recently announced the unexpected news that he will no longer reprise his role as the Man of Steel.

Although the 32-year-old Canadian actor is only seven years younger than Cavill, he’s got a face that would still work as Cavill’s youthful counterpart. “The changing of the guard is something that happens. [On Instagram Wednesday (14 December)](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/henry-cavill-superman-dc-james-gunn-b2245684.html), Cavill said the news came “after being told by the studio to announce my return back in October, prior to their hire, this news isn’t the easiest, but that’s life”.

"This news isn't the easiest" - Back in October, The Witcher Netflix series - loosely inspired by CD Projekt Red's video g...

According to [The Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/henry-cavill-warhammer-40000-amazon-1235283251/), Cavill is now reportedly in talks with Amazon to star in and executive produce a series based on the tabletop miniatures game Warhammer 40,000. How are you feeling about Henry Cavill moving on from The Witcher Netflix show? As with the greatest of literary characters, I pass the torch with reverence for the time spent embodying Geralt and enthusiasm to see Liam's take on this most fascinating and nuanced of men. Liam Hemsworth will be taking up the mantle of the White Wolf. [via Netflix]) “My journey as Geralt of Rivia has been filled with both monsters and adventures, and alas, I will be laying down my medallion and my swords for Season 4. “Henry is an extraordinary Geralt and I think Liam will continue and also be an extraordinary Geralt.

A day after bidding farewell to 'Superman,' Henry Cavill has found his next role big role. He'll star in a TV series based on the '80s game 'Warhammer.'

I wish them and all involved with the new universe the best of luck, and the happiest of fortunes.” “There are a lot of characters from the ‘Warhammer’ universe that I want to be. “After being told by the studio to announce my return back in October, prior to their hire, this news isn’t the easiest, but that’s life. James and Peter have a universe to build. [the Hollywood Reporter,](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/henry-cavill-warhammer-40000-amazon-1235283251/#recipient_hashed=be67f2eafcc5e59e7dee949a79597f75c827c38c258b71e24f899dba54f15463&recipient_salt=54c51cc6861c3d53ef9b02e9a8cc856e5014ade8e0683adc379114f43b32433f) the former “Witcher” lead will star in the upcoming “Warhammer 40,000” TV series for Prime Video. [ Clark Kent and the “Superman” movies](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-12-15/henry-cavill-superman-dc-james-gunn-peter-safran), actor Henry Cavill has found his next gig.

The actor announced this week that he would no longer play the Man of Steel in the DC universe.

I have a lot to improve upon. “The changing of the guard is something that happens. James and Peter have a universe to build.

Some had speculated (hoped?) Cavill would reprise his much-loved role as Geralt after Warner Bros. ditched him as Superman. In October, Netflix announced The ...

Among those on the slate is Superman. [he's sad to see Henry Cavill leave The Witcher Netflix show](https://www.eurogamer.net/geralt-voice-actor-sad-about-henry-cavill-leaving-the-witcher-netflix-show). [his lovely dog's now in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt](https://www.eurogamer.net/henry-cavills-dog-is-in-the-witcher-3-wild-hunts-new-gen-update), courtesy of its new-gen update. [The Witcher showrunner Lauren Hissrich disputed claims the show's writers "mocked the books"](https://www.eurogamer.net/netflixs-the-witcher-showrunner-disputes-claims-the-shows-writers-mocked-the-books), supposedly upsetting Cavill in the process. [Netflix announced The Witcher Season 4 and Cavill's exit from the show](https://www.eurogamer.net/netflix-confirms-the-witcher-season-4-henry-cavill-replaced-as-geralt). [Variety](https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/henry-cavill-the-witcher-return-not-happening-superman-exit-1235462635/) has confirmed.

Henry Cavill will not return as Geralt of Rivia in Netflix hit "The Witcher," despite losing his Superman role following a shake-up of the DC Extended ...

The changing of the guard is something that happens. “After being told by the studio to announce my return back in October, prior to their hire, this news isn’t the easiest, but that’s life. Director and writer James Gunn, who joined DC Studios as co-chair with Peter Safran in October, confirmed plans to write a new Superman movie that would focus on a younger version of the superhero. (Like CNN, DC Studios is a subsidiary of Warner Bros. He added that he was confident the casting switch wouldn’t change the show’s popularity, because “there has been a legacy of amazing, iconic characters where the actors have changed and we’re hugely optimistic about this. [Henry Cavill](https://cnn.com/2022/12/14/entertainment/henry-cavill-superman-no-more/index.html) will not return as Geralt of Rivia in Netflix hit “ [The Witcher](https://cnn.com/2022/10/30/entertainment/henry-cavill-liam-hemsworth-the-witcher/index.html),” despite losing his [Superman](https://cnn.com/2022/12/15/entertainment/james-gunn-dc-films/index.html) role following a shake-up of the DC Extended Universe.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Amazon is in final talks with Games Workshop to secure the rights to Warhammer 40K, so it's not quite a done deal yet, but ...

[the Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/henry-cavill-warhammer-40000-amazon-1235283251/) that Amazon was in the final stages of securing the rights, [Games Workshop announced](https://www.warhammer-community.com/2022/12/16/warhammer-starring-henry-cavill/) it had reached an agreement with the tech and entertainment giant to create Warhammer a 40K cinematic universe. Now, after 22 years of experience in this industry, I finally feel that I have the skill set and experience to guide a Warhammer Cinematic Universe into life.” With the Warhammer 40K project still in the early stages of development, it won’t be Cavill’s next role, but the actor still has a few other irons in the fire, including a Highlander reboot and two spy films: Argylle, with Kingsman director Matthew Vaughn, and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, directed by Guy Ritchie. “I don’t often feel at home, but I did that day,” Cavill said, enthusing about the discussions he’d had on Warhammer lore and miniature design with the Games Workshop team. It seems the actor will have some say in the direction of the whole franchise, with Games Workshop saying he is “bringing his lore expertise to the mantle of executive producer, and his sword arm to the starring role.” But the world’s favorite nerdy beefcake does have a new project lined up: a [Warhammer 40,000](https://www.polygon.com/warhammer-40k) adaptation with Amazon.

Henry Cavill might have left Superman and The Witcher – but he's reportedly lined up his dream TV role in a Warhammer adaptation.

Genuinely can’t get enough of the lore they have built over the decades. ‘If you were in denial about me being a geek before, you can’t hide from it now. One of my almost life long hobbies, that I’ve been following but not actively doing, is this. The changing of the guard is something that happens. They have been some of my most enthused reads! ‘After being told by the studio to announce my return back in October, prior to their hire, this news isn’t the easiest, but that’s life. [The Witcher star Joey Batey found it ‘gutting’ when Henry Cavill quit series as Geralt of Rivia](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/13/the-witcher-joey-batey-found-it-gutting-when-henry-cavill-quit-show-17930559/?ico=more_text_links) [wrongly mixed up Warcraft with Warhammer](https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/06/graham-norton-criticised-for-mocking-henry-cavills-warhammer-hobby-15725950/). [Henry Cavill](https://metro.co.uk/tag/henry-cavill/) fans might be distraught that he’ll no longer be playing [Superman](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/15/henry-cavill-axed-as-superman-two-months-after-confirming-news-17940631/) or [The Witcher](https://metro.co.uk/tag/the-witcher-tv-series/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK1), but the actor has another exciting TV project on the horizon. [stepping away from The Witcher](https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/29/the-witcher-liam-hemsworth-to-replace-henry-cavill-as-geralt-of-rivia-17663120/) after playing monster hunter Geralt of Rivia since 2020, with Hunger Games star Liam Hemsworth set to take his place from season four. [fantasy world of Warhammer](https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/30/why-henry-cavill-loves-warhammer-and-how-you-can-get-into-it-too-15811394/), having previously made no secret of how big a fan he is of the game franchise. [hanging up his cape as Clark Kent](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/15/henry-cavill-axed-as-superman-two-months-after-confirming-news-17940631/), despite teasing his return as the Man of Steel just two months ago after a cameo in Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam movie.

It has been a wild couple of weeks for Henry Cavill, who went from playing two heroic roles that everyone thought he was perfect for, Superman and Geralt of ...

This may be a while off still, as it sounds like the earliest stages of this project, but no doubt Cavill will do whatever he has to in order to make it happen. “I couldn’t be more grateful for all the hard work put in by Vertigo, Amazon and Games Workshop to make this happen. That may sound random to you, or like some sort of downgrade, but if you know Henry Cavill, you also know that he is a giant nerd, which I mean as a compliment. It has been a wild couple of weeks for Henry Cavill, who went from playing two heroic roles that everyone thought he was perfect for, Superman and Geralt of Rivia, to neither of those. Now, there’s no Superman, so he’s free for Warhammer in full, and I guess maybe another Enola Holmes sequel or two. But as it turns out, The Rock, despite his best efforts, does not control the DC Universe.

The 'Man of Steel' actor has been ditched by DC months after announcing his return. But this is no bad thing for the star – he was wasted in the role, ...

It would also be terrific to see Cavill take on a modern-day character – maybe he could be one of the next round of hotel guests in season three of The White Lotus? If he had been messed about by Hollywood in the early stages of his career, he spent his thirties wasting his talents on a series of projects it would be fair to label “average”. He always brought a respectable gravitas to the role despite the questionable quality of the films. This was especially frustrating considering that, also in 2005, he was one of the main contenders to play James Bond, until producers decided he was “too young” and opted for Daniel Craig instead. After all, Cavill had only told fans he would be returning as the Man of Steel in October, and the reprisal seemed to be set in stone following a cameo in Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam. [announced his departure](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/henry-cavill-the-witcher-netflix-liam-hemsworth-b2213559.html) from [The Witcher](/topic/the-witcher), [DC](/topic/dc) bosses revealed that they had officially cut ties with the [Superman](/topic/superman) actor.

The agreement includes the “Warhammer 40,000” rights across film, TV and more, making it the first major acquisition of its kind for Amazon Studios. Games ...

“We are excited to work with Henry, Vertigo Entertainment, and Games Workshop across our Amazon entertainment businesses on this brilliant, immersive franchise for our global customers to experience for years to come.” Vertigo Entertainment’s Roy Lee and Natalie Viscuso worked with Cavill to obtain the “Warhammer 40,000” IP before taking it to Amazon Studios. “‘Warhammer 40,000’ is set in the far future, where humanity stands at the edge of what might be its brightest future, or its darkest age.