Henry Cavill may have hung up his cape in the DC universe, but fans still have their fingers crossed for his heroic (or villainous) return to the superhero franchises. Recently, there has been a ton of speculation around Cavill taking on the role of the villainous Doctor Doom in the upcoming 2025 flick, Fantastic Four. However, just as fans were trying to wrap their heads around the speculation, a Hollywood insider revealed that it was, in fact, another role the star was allegedly offered.

Despite the lack of official confirmation, the ongoing discussions led fans to dream up countless casting scenarios for Henry Cavill’s Marvel debut. Here are the two top roles that the ex-Man of Steel might consider in its rival franchise.

After ruling the continent, Cavill may rule the otherworld

One of the long-standing rumors has been about Henry Cavill possibly playing Captain Britain in Marvel. The demand for this casting is through the roof, and it is not hard to see why. Henry Cavill’s British charm, coupled with his strong on-screen presence, makes him a natural fit for the role of Captain Britain. Recently, MCU News and Updates, shared on X, formerly Twitter, that Cavill has allegedly already landed this popular role and will star in an MI6/Excalibur project.

While there has not been any official confirmation on the rumored casting, Cavill’s interest in this role adds credibility to the speculation. In a 2022 interview, when asked about his preferred role in Marvel, The Tudors actor told The Hollywood Reporter that “(Captain Britain) would be loads of fun to do“. He also suggested that they could do a “cool, modernized version” of the Marvel comic hero, just like they did with Captain America. However, there is another character fans are betting Cavill would nail.

Fans are rooting for Henry Cavill to join the Avengers, only for the team to discover that he is not exactly a white knight.

Henry Cavill as Marvel’s first Superman pastiche

Marvel Studios is on a winning streak with their Phase 5 lineup, and there is a general belief that Henry Cavill would be a perfect fit for Squadron Supreme’s Hyperion. The speculation began around Loki 2 and grew further when the actor made a guest appearance at a live recording of Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast during a charity event for The 92nd Street Y in New York. At one point, the host asked him about the possibility of appearing as Hyperion in Loki Season 2.

Cavill played it cool and hinted that transitioning from DC to Marvel might not be out of the question. This idea would really fly if it were part of a Squadron Supreme project or a brief Deadpool 2-style cameo, where the X-Men appeared on screen for mere seconds. However, considering how hard Cavill tried to break free from the Superman typecast, it is difficult to gauge just how eager he would be to dive into another full-fledged Superman show.

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