If one were to canvass the nation for its favorite caped crusader, the resounding chorus of Superman would fill the air. And when it came to donning the iconic red cape, Henry Cavill stood as the undisputed champion in the hearts of many. The rallying cry of “Bring back Cavill” echoed across the land, particularly when news spread that James Gunn had passed on the torch to David Corenswet.

However, before Cavill’s charismatic portrayal graced the screens, the role almost fell into the capable hands of the late Paul Walker. A frontrunner for the part, Walker, unfortunately, turned down the opportunity, paving the way for the superhero destiny to land in the hands of other actors.

The Superman before the cape found Henry Cavill

Once upon a celluloid skyline, the late Paul Walker found himself standing on the precipice of becoming the Man of Steel. In the 2018 documentary I Am Paul Walker, the revelation unfolded, disclosing that Walker, with a $10 million deal in the offing, was once on the brink of donning the iconic Superman cape. However, like a lone wolf howling at the moon, Walker, true to his untamed spirit, made a swift exit from the audition.

As reported by People, this is how it went: “‘I’ve got an ‘S’ on, I got a cape, boots, tights … this is not me. I’m getting the f— out of here. Gotta go. F— you.’ And he was gone.” And just like that, the superhero mantle slipped through his fingers, leaving Hollywood’s fate to be woven by other actors, with Cavill ultimately soaring into the superhero stratosphere. The documentary painted a vivid picture of the late actor’s inner conflict, portraying him as a maverick unwilling to be pigeonholed into the superhero stereotype.

In this cosmic tale, now,  James Gunn is wielding the narrative wand, sculpting the entire DC Universe into new dimensions. His Superman: Legacy became a cosmic magnet, drawing fresh talents from the Marvel Universe.

Molding DC’s destiny with the Marvel world

Superman: Legacy is all set to emerge as the harbinger of change under the visionary direction of Gunn. Stepping into the illustrious boots of the iconic hero was David Corenswet, with Gunn orchestrating a stellar ensemble that boasted luminaries from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Gunn unveiled Pom Klementieff, renowned for breathing life into Mantis, in a role yet undisclosed. Furthermore, Miriam Shor, who once embodied Recorder Vim in Gunn’s cosmic tales will also be part.

Meanwhile, Nathan Fillion, having played Master Karja in the Guardians flick, will take flight as Guy Gardner/Green Lantern. Moreover, this will inject the DC film universe with a cocktail of suspense and superhero splendor. The stage is all set for Superman: Legacy to unfold, a cinematic saga where the stars align and the heroes of Marvel seamlessly cross over to carve their destiny in the heroic world of DC.

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