Summary:
- Matthew Vaughn has expressed interest in reuniting with Henry Cavill to portray Superman in an Elseworlds movie adaptation of the “Superman: Red Son” storyline, separate from the current DC Universe.
- Although Cavill’s return as Superman remains uncertain, Vaughn’s idea has sparked excitement among fans, envisioning new possibilities for Cavill’s iconic role.
Matthew Vaughn is eager to team up with Henry Cavill again, this time casting the actor as Superman in a different kind of superhero film.
Cavill, who first donned the cape in 2013’s Man of Steel, saw his tenure as Superman come to an end with the new direction of DC Studios under James Gunn.
However, Vaughn’s recent comments suggest there could be another opportunity for Cavill to portray the iconic character in a fresh and intriguing way.
Could Henry Cavill Ever Return as Superman?
Although Cavill has no current plans to reprise his role as Superman, an Elseworlds movie could be an ideal platform for his return.
Vaughn, while promoting his new film Argylle, expressed his interest in adapting the Superman: Red Son storyline. In an interview with BroBible’s Post Credit Podcast, Vaughn shared his enthusiasm for the project:
“I thought Red Son was one of the cleverest comics I’d ever read, and in the current world we’re living in, it’s certainly become a lot more relevant because ignorance causes more issues, and I think the more we learn about Russia and the Russian history…Wow, could you imagine remaking Red Son with Henry Cavill? That would be an interesting movie…”
An Elseworlds movie would allow Cavill to explore a new dimension of Superman without conflicting with James Gunn’s vision for David Corenswet‘s Superman in Superman: Legacy.
This approach would also open the door for a long-awaited showdown between Cavill’s Superman and Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam, offering a fitting conclusion to the DCEU timeline.
The Future of Henry Cavill’s Superman
The possibility of Cavill returning as Superman, either through an Elseworlds narrative or a multiverse crossover with Corenswet’s version, remains uncertain.
However, even if Cavill never reprises the role, his portrayal has left an indelible mark on the character’s legacy and cemented his status in Hollywood.
Fans can still relive Cavill’s era as Superman through his past DC movies, celebrating the impact he made on the superhero genre.
Whether or not Vaughn’s vision for Superman: Red Son comes to fruition, the idea of Cavill returning to the role continues to excite and inspire speculation among fans.
Time will tell if Henry Cavill will don the cape once more, but his contributions to the character will always be remembered.
For now, audiences can enjoy his performances in the existing DC films and look forward to what the future may hold for Superman in the evolving DC Universe.
