After Directing Two Movies for Warner Bros, Flash Director Andy Muschietti Might Be the Frontrunner for a New Henry Cavill Superman Film

Published 11/12/2022, 10:30 AM EST

via Imago

2022 has been a crazy year for all Henry Cavill fans. Over the past few months, the British actor shocked the world with a number of things. Firstly, the much-awaited sequel of Enola Holmes featuring Henry Cavill and Millie Bobby Brown made its way to our screens. The actor announced his departure from Netflix’s sci-fi series. While all this happened recently, one thing that has been in the talks for a long time is Henry Cavill’s return as Superman. And the Man of Steel star finally made his comeback with a cameo scene in Black Adam.

While fans celebrate the Mission Impossible: Fallout actor’s return to the DC Extended Universe, Cavill’s comeback also opens up a lot of future possibilities for the franchise. There are a plethora of upcoming DC projects that the Enola Holmes actor can be a part of. Apart from the guest appearances, another Superman film is also a possibility. And as per reports, The Flash director Andy Muschietti is being eyed to direct a new Superman film. Here is everything you need to know.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

DIVE DEEPER

“All the rumors were coming out” – Henry Cavill Weighs on How He Dealt With Superman’s Return Announcement in Comic Con

about 2 years ago

The Flash director to be the frontrunner of a new Superman film with Henry Cavill?

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

DC has a long list of upcoming projects that might be making their way to our screens in the next few years. While there is not much update, there is a speculation that the Warner Bros is eyeing few directors for a few future projects such as The Flash 2 and or Justice League 2. However, as per El Calavero on Twitter, Andy Muschietti might be the frontrunner of a new Superman film. The user wrote,Andy Muschietti is on the list of possible directors to direct Man of Steel 2.

Recently, news of Andy taking over the script of Justice League 2 are also making the rounds. Furthermore, the Mama fame is no stranger to directing popular films. Previously, Muschietti was the frontrunner of two IT films for Warner Bros. And rumors of the Top Gun director directing the sequel of The Man of Steel were floating around as well. As per reports, the Mission Impossible: Fallout director Christopher McQuarrie is another director Warner Bros has an eye on for an upcoming DC project. However, there is no confirmation for the same.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

DIVE DEEPER

“I would do it again in a heartbeat” – Henry Cavill Reveals the Hardest Scene He Has Ever Filmed in His Career and No It’s Not From Superman

about 2 years ago

But, bringing the original director Zack Snyder back for a sequel to Superman film would also be a good option. What are your thoughts on the issue? Do let us know in the comments below.

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

ADVERTISEMENT

Hamza Qazi

890 articles

Introducing Hamza Qazi, a Hollywood and Anime News writer at Netflix Junkie. Hamza's love affair with anime began early in his life when he fell in love with Naruto, which sparked his interest in reporting. He began channelizing his inner reporter by writing for his school magazine and later for a college magazine.

ADVERTISEMENT

EDITORS' PICK