No Henry Cavill No Problem, James Gunn Sends Out a Major Positive Update on ‘Superman: Legacy’ Auditions

Published 06/20/2023, 7:30 AM EDT

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The time has come that fans finally bid farewell to Henry Cavill. It has been too long since the British actor announced his departure from this iconic world of superheroes. But people certainly couldn’t move forward and continued to clamor about his return. In fact, they started a hashtag to remove James Gunn from the DC Studios because he was the one who benched him. Even after all this chaos, the new CEOs showed true dedication to deliver nothing less and understood what everyone wants.

The director worked tirelessly to let people see the vision that he has for Superman. Now coming one step closer to his dream, Gunn has dropped new updates on the same. And who knows, this might be just the ray of hope for every fan who has been hurt.

James Gunn spills details on Superman: Legacy auditions

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James Gunn recently confirmed on his new favorite social media platform Bluesky that he is auditioning actors for Superman: Legacy. The director has been participating personally in these screen tests for Clark Kent and Lois Lane and has remained silent about it. However, it appears he failed to hold his excitement this time and wrote, “Amazing amazing weekend of auditions for Superman: Legacy.”

The 56-year-old also admitted that he was completely stunned by the performance of some of the actors. According to him, these might be a few of the best artists he has ever worked with. This news has come only one day after fans picked their favorite from the candidates he finalized for the audition round.

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For the unversed, this list included Nicholas Hoult, David Corenswet, and Tom Brittney for Superman. While females who are running to become the face of Lois Lane are Emma Mackey, Rachel Brosnahan, and Phoebe Dynevor. Meanwhile, fans who are still worried about their beloved must keep in mind that he has much to explore now.

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It is understandable that fans grow attached to the actor whom they have seen in the role for so long. However, people should not oversee that the Netflix star can still shine out of DCU. Being one of the most handsome and talented superstars, Henry Cavill has some big projects lined up following his exit from Superman.

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Over the years, the actor has garnered much praise for his acting prowess and alpha capabilities. So with a career succeeding in both television and the silver screen, it is undeniable that he will have a full plate of projects to work on. Not to mention, he has just wrapped up shooting with one of the biggest directors in Hollywood.

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What do you think about James Gunn’s surprising update? Drop your comments below!

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