Henry Cavill‘s Superman is perhaps one of the most iconic superheroes in the history of DC. Not only is the Man of Steel incredibly popular among the masses, but it also is a huge pop culture figure. As we all know, the British actor bid farewell to the character, shattering the hearts of the DC fandom. However, there seemed to be some exciting updates for the fans as rumors of a Superman cameo in the Flash movie made the rounds. While it never came to life, the film still managed to pay tribute to the character in a surprising manner.

Though the Superman cameo never made it to the final cut amongst the three different endings, the film gave an ode to the character. Despite not having any direct scenes featuring the character, the plot of the movie honors the character by showcasing just how much he was the crux of the DC Universe.

In one of the scenes in the film, kryptonian character Supergirl struggles in her battle against General Zod. Despite the assistance of Michael Keaton and two versions of the Flash, they are unable to defeat the enemy. This proves how, without Superman, it is impossible to defeat General Zod. Interestingly, the timing of the tribute in the film was perfect, as it marked ten years of the iconic film Man of Steel.

Following Supergirl’s defeat, a young Barry Allen tries his luck against Zod multiple times, but each time the outcome remained the same. Meanwhile, these multiple defeats make Henry Cavill’s Superman victory over General Zod in Man of Steel more significant. Suffice to say, that Earth is doomed without the son of Krypton. Moreover, it proves how important Superman is to the DC universe.

While the film paid tribute to the character in an impeccable manner, it is unclear to many why The Flash did not feature Cavill’s cameo in the movie.

Why did The Flash remove Henry Cavill’s Superman cameo?

As we all know, the creators removed Henry Cavill’s cameo from the movie. Unsurprisingly, the decision upset a lot of DC fans who were hoping to see the British actor don his Kyrptonian suit. However, as surprising as it sounds, not having a Superman cameo actually makes a lot of sense.

The Flash was one of the first films that laid the groundwork for a new era at DC as the ending of the movie served as a soft reboot. If the creators would feature Superman’s cameo in the movie, it would confuse the audience about the actor’s future. It would have also promoted rumors about the actor being a part of future DC films. Not having Cavill made it clear that he is no longer a part of the universe.

Even without a cameo, however, Caill’s Superman’s presence was known throughout The Flash and that is what you will call a legacy the Britisher left behind.

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