Summary

Henry Cavillcould link up James Gunn ’s novel DC Universe as a few unlike heroes who have outstanding potential . Cavill play Superman in the DCEU , with the histrion never really getting the opportunity to shine in the part . Despite starting the share universe with 2013’sMan of Steel , Cavill ’s Superman would seem in multiple controversial celluloid , only to go missing for geezerhood and return with a cameo in 2022’sBlack Adamand a promise of more to do infuture DC picture .

However , DC Studios co - CEOs Gunn and Peter Safran were brought in to make some major changes at the studio , and those include the reboot of the DCEU into the new DCU . The first of theDC Universe Chapter One projectson the motion-picture show side was announced to be a Superman reboot pic , with David Corenswet taking over from Cavill as Clark Kent . WhileCavill is out as Superman , Gunn has revealed that other possible DCU roles have been discussed for Cavill , and there are some exciting choices that would tolerate the actor to have a futurity at DC .

Henry Cavill may not be repeat his function of Superman in the new DC Universe , but he could still fall , potentially even as an iconic DC villain .

Henry Cavill as Superman with Hush and Bizarro in DC Comics

10Wildcat

A Smaller Role Could Distance Cavill From Superman

Cavill has become famed worldwide for playing Superman , which means that the actor returning to another superhero undertaking , countenance alone one in the unexampled DC Universe , would be complicated . The best way to examine and length Cavill ’s double from Superman if he were to repay for the newfangled DCU would be to give him a smaller role that is not similar to Clark Kent .

move into Wildcat . Asone of the member of the Justice Society of America , Wildcat could be part of some exciting crossing over and epic villain engagement while also dedicate Cavill a part that would be easily distinguishable from Superman . Ted Grant , aka the original Wildcat , is an expert hand - to - paw fighter who depart as a boxer . The character is known for bringing in the king of grit that Cavill was show to surpass at in The Witcher .

9Booster Gold

The Hero Will Lead A Max Series

Booster Gold would be a major shift for Cavill , not only in terms of his DC roles , but career - wise . Booster Gold is a role make out for his comedic nature , with Michael Carter coming from the future . After some tragic events finish up lead to Michael ’s life as a headliner signal caller getting destroyed , he steals twenty-fifth - century engineering and travels to the past to become a hero .

Cavill is used to playing more serious role , but spend some fourth dimension in Booster Gold ’s shoe could be great for the role player . It would allow Cavill to show a different side of his that not many labor have brought forth , and with his more comedic turn in the trailers for conductor Guy Ritchie’sThe Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfareshowing that Cavill is skilled in that compliments , he could excel as Booster Gold and make fans leave about Superman .

Here ’s everything you need to know about Booster Gold , including his ancestry in DC Comics and how his floor can link up into the newfangled DC Universe .

DC Comics' Booster Gold character

8Blue Beetle (Ted Kord)

The Character Was Teased In Blue Beetle

If he does not get project as Booster Gold in the DCU , Cavill could end up being a keen selection to fiddle his best supporter — Blue Beetle . After starring in his own solo flick as Blue Beetle , Xolo Maridueña will join the Modern DCU as Jaime Reyes , with more members of his back up casting likely returning as well .

While theBlue Beetlemovie itself might not be canyon , the DCU could carry on its plot about a mystery regarding Ted Kord ’s whereabouts . As the Blue Beetle before Jaime , Kord could do as the young torpedo ’s wise man . Cavill ’s Superman never really pose the chance to mould jr. hero , and the DCU could allow the histrion to fulfill that wise man function . Cavill could also do expectant as the straight man in the Blue Beetle - Booster Gold moral force in the DCU .

7Adam Strange

The DCU Could Adapt A Dark DC Comic Book Series

Another possible theatrical role in the DCU for Cavill would be that of Adam Strange . The theatrical role even has live - action link to the Man of Steel thanks to actorShaun Sipos appear as unusual over two time of year of theSuperman prequel seriesKrypton , which saw Adam go back to the past times in club to hold open Superman ’s life . Cavill would be gross for a specific Adam Strange account .

The DCU has a group of writers who are working alongside James Gunn to craft the overall story of the universe . One of those talented tribe is DC Comics writer Tom King , who pennedthe " Strange Adventures " comic Christian Bible serial . The running told a story that guide home both on Earth and in space , dissever between the present and the past . Cavill would be greatly suited for both side of Strange presented in the fib — the promising grinder and the tragical oldtimer .

6Mister Miracle

Cavill Could Help Establish The DCU’s Cosmic Side

Mister Miracle would be an interesting role for Cavill . The DCU ’s Chapter One is call " Gods and Monsters . “Announced projects like the alive seriesCreature Commandosare already making good on that , introduce both kinds of characters to the DCU . Mister Miracle could be the head - of - view character in a possible picture show or series about the New Gods , opening the DCU ’s cosmic side and gear up the creation for the arrival of Darkseid in the hereafter .

Scott Free is a character who had to endure a great deal of pain and suffering from a untried years due to being raised on Apokolips . However , he managed to become a hero whose outlook is almost always toward the positive in biography , as there is always a way of escape for him . Cavill could deliver an excited showcase in an version of Tom King ’s " Mister Miracle " series .

5Batman

The Actor Could Again Nab A Major DC Role

Cavill has been one of the name calling bring up by fans to toy the next Batman . Like the DCEU Superman doer , Ben Affleck is out as DC ’s Dark Knight , with a new actor set to take on the purpose inThe Brave and the BoldBatman reboot . The film will include Damian Wayne — Bruce ’s biologic boy — and other unspecified fellow member of the Bat - Family .

While Cavill , at 40 , was too old to go Gunn ’s vision for Superman in the DCU , the actor could be great for Batman . Cavill has the animalism needed for the role , and withthe Bat - Family being a part of the DCU , perhaps an older Batman could be the way to go . The actor has plenty of roles that show he would be great for fight vista , and movies likeThe Man from U.N.C.L.E.are test copy his Bruce Wayne would also reach the right note .

The Brave and the Bold , the DC Universe ’s Batman reboot , has learn many player rumored for Bruce Wayne , and three of them have become democratic picks .

Batman’s shadow in the middle of Alan Ritchson and Jake Gyllenhaal, both looking tough

4The Human Target

Cavill Has The Skills For A Nuanced Noir Detective Story

Another fictional character from a DC Comics chronicle written by Tom King who would be a great fit for Cavill is Christopher Chance , aka the Human Target . The grapheme is lie with for being a lord imitator , withChance ’s abilities allowing him to pretend to be the individual he is hired to protectand insert himself in dangerous place on their behalf .

" The Human Target , " a chef-d’oeuvre of a serial publication by King and creative person Greg Smallwood , would make for the arrant DCU limited series . The leger follow the Human Target on his last case as a private investigator — his own execution . With multiple players of the Justice League International set up to come out in the DCU , the Human Target could be used as a agency to expand on the squad ’s past , with Cavill being able to cede as a suave PI .

3Orion

The Actor Would Be Great As The New God

While Mister Miracle would be a cool choice for Cavill that would have the player exit his safe zone , another quality related to the New Gods would be a bit more in his wheelhouse . The former Superman star would be capable to deliver asOrion , Darkseid ’s son , who was traded in exchange for Scott Free and got to live a full life with the Highfather in New Genesis .

Orion is one of the strong of DC ’s Supreme Being , with the character being often depicted as a fierce warrior . have sex for uttering few words , Orion would be a seamless paroxysm for Cavill after the actor turned in fan - best-loved performance as the similarly gruff Geralt of Rivia over three seasons ofNetflix’sThe Witcherseries . Orion has served in the Justice League , which could lead to Cavill rejoining the squad .

2Green Lantern (Hal Jordan)

Cavill Would Be Great As The Hero

While there are many function for Cavill to return to DC , the superstar might not require to return to the franchise if it is for a function that is not as high - profile as Superman . While few characters stand up in the same ranks as Superman in DC Comics , there isa lineament who has often serve with the Man of Steel in the Justice Leaguethat Cavill could play .

The actor would be a cool choice to run Hal Jordan . The most popular Green Lanternshines due to his willpower , which seems to cognise no limits . Cavill can make for a confident and wizard character like the ace pilot Hal Jordan . After the DCEU barely used the Green Lantern Corps , the DCU will be ready the cosmic squad important , with Hal Jordan debuting inDC ’s announcedLanternsseries .

1Apollo

Cavill Could Get A Superman-Like DCU Role

The DC Universe is one of the biggest comic playscript franchises and often competes with Marvel .   DC Comics set about as National Allied Publications , founded by Malcolm Wheeler - Nicholson in 1935 . Since then , the franchise has detonate with thousands of comic book , flick , TV shows , and video games . 2013 marked the root of the most late iteration of the superheroes , with Zack Snyder introducing Henry Cavill as Superman . After several flick with sundry revue , DC underwent a soft reboot under the helm of James Gunn and Peter Safran .

Henry Cavill’s Superman with two of himself flying next to him at each side

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The DC Universe is one of the biggest comic book franchises and often competes with Marvel. DC Comics started as National Allied Publications, founded by Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson in 1935. Since then, the franchise has exploded with thousands of comic books, movies, TV shows, and video games. 2013 marked the beginning of the most recent iteration of the superheroes, with Zack Snyder introducing Henry Cavill as Superman. After several movies with mixed reviews, DC underwent a soft reboot under the helm of James Gunn and Peter Safran.

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