As the reigning super hero in the DC universe, will the move to MCU prove to be a prudent decision for Henry Cavill

As the Current Face of DCEU, Is It Wise for Henry Cavill to Step Down to a Minor Role With MCU?

As fans, it’s strange how attached we get to fictional characters and the actors
who play them. More so, if the actor is the literal embodiment of the character
he sets out to play. Is there a better example of this than Henry Cavill as The
Man of Steel? Having already played Superman in three films by DCEU, the
audience is waiting with bated breath for Cavill to reprise as the son of
Krypton. However, amid recent rumors of his potential shift to the MCU, Cavill’s
fate in the DCEU is hanging by a thread.



With Marvel expanding exponentially, The Witcher
[https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-witcher/] star’s alleged consideration of
jumping ship seems like a perfectly sound career decision. However, as one of
the biggest and oldest superheroes out there, can Marvel offer him a character
matching the Superman status? Let’s lay out all the facts and rumors we know and
try to achieve some clarity on the situation.

ALSO READ: Though Heartbreaking, Henry Cavill’s Decision To Not Return To DCEU
Makes More Sense Than Ever
[https://netflixjunkie.com/henry-cavill-opting-not-to-reappear-as-superman-could-be-justified/]


SUPERMAN’S FATE DWINDLES IN THE DCEU

By Cavill’s own admission, there is at least one more Superman appearance
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in the bag for the British actor. Be that as it may, the scuttlebutt around him
joining the MCU hasn’t flamed out in the slightest. And why would it? The 2017
Justice League was Henry Cavill’s last Superman performance. Following that,
barring a few baseless whispers and fan speculations, there isn’t much to go on,
on the DC front.



To add to that, Warner Bros. is on a major cost-cutting spree with its latest
victim being the Leslie Grace starrer, Batgirl. And who can forget the elephant
in the room? The major controversy and crisis with The Flash involving its actor
Ezra Miller sure keeps the studio’s hands full. With all this in the open, does
Cavill’s [http://netflixjunkie.com/tag/henry-cavill] presumed shift in
allegiance make sense?

ALSO READ: Will Millie Bobby Brown Follow the Path of Her Reel Brother Henry
Cavill and Join the MCU?
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HOW WELL WILL MCU FARE FOR HENRY CAVILL?

Since the very first mention of his marvel stint, fans have a full roster of
potential roles for Cavill. From Vison’s brother, Wonder Man, all the way to the
quintessentially heroic Cyclops from the X-Men, a variety of characters are well
matched for the British hunk. Fans also see him as the villain with a good
streak, Dr. Doom or even Reed Richards or Mr. Fantastic instead of John
Krasinski. 
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-henry-cavill-to-lock-horns-with-josh-krasinski-for-a-pivotal-role-in-the-marvel-cinematic-universe-the-office-the-witcher/]

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So, where does the problem lie exactly? With absolutely no shortage of source
material, one can actually term the Marvel Cinematic Universe as endless. This
might not be the boon we think it is. With the Avengers franchise setting such a
strong base, the expectations for second-generation superheroes churned out by
Marvel is high. So far, it has been more misses than hits; The Eternals,
Multiverse of Madness, and more.

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If Henry Cavill is to leave his royalty status at DC and go to the other side
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-watch-when-henry-cavill-aka-superman-cheered-for-dceu-against-marvel-a-studio-he-is-rumored-to-have-signed-for-now/],
shouldn’t it be worth his while? From the Man of Steel to Vision’s brother
Wonder Man might be a demotion. A no-brainer would be if he plays the Hyperion
or Sentry, which are essentially Marvel’s Superman-Esque characters. Unless the
MCU can come up with some mind-bending storylines to back it up, Cavill might
need some further pondering to leave the DCEU behind.

ALSO READ: Is Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Holding Henry Cavill From Returning as
Superman to the DCEU?
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-is-dwayne-the-rock-johnson-holding-henry-cavill-from-returning-as-superman-to-the-dceu/]

What are your thoughts about Henry Cavill joining the MCU? Let us know in the
comments. In the meantime, you can check out
[https://www.netflix.com/in/title/80189685] The Witcher and Enola
Holmes streaming [https://www.netflix.com/in/title/81277950] on Netflix for a
refresher of Henry Cavill’s acting prowess.

Natasha Vijan

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Natasha is a writer at Netflix Junkie. Despite completing her Masters in Architecture from Hochschule Anhalt in Germany, she decided to follow her passion for storytelling.

Apart from working as an architect in the past, Natasha currently also ghostwrites for various travel and lifestyle blogs like italyfoodies.com, mypureplants.com and more. Moreover, she has also been involved as a screenplay analyst with Outstanding Screenplays London.

An avid cinephile, Natasha especially enjoys quirky dark comedies and gangster films. She can talk about films by Quentin Tarantino and Guy Ritchie for days and even aspires to make her own film someday. When not at work, she can be found at at outdoor music concert or a stand-up gig. Additionally, she’s a feminist, LGBTQIA ally and a strong mental health advocate.

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As fans, it&#8217;s strange how attached we get to fictional characters and the actors who play them. More so, if the actor is the literal embodiment of the character he sets out to play. Is there a better example of this than Henry Cavill as The Man of Steel? Having already played Superman in three films by DCEU, the audience is waiting with bated breath for Cavill to reprise as the son of Krypton. However, amid recent rumors of his potential shift to the MCU, Cavill&#8217;s fate in the DCEU is hanging by a thread.
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Man of Steel - Official Trailer 3 [HD]" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/T6DJcgm3wNY?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
With Marvel expanding exponentially, <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-witcher/">The Witcher</a> star&#8217;s alleged consideration of jumping ship seems like a perfectly sound career decision. However, as one of the biggest and oldest superheroes out there, can Marvel offer him a character matching the Superman status? Let&#8217;s lay out all the facts and rumors we know and try to achieve some clarity on the situation.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/henry-cavill-opting-not-to-reappear-as-superman-could-be-justified/">Though Heartbreaking, Henry Cavill’s Decision To Not Return To DCEU Makes More Sense Than Ever</a>
<h2>Superman&#8217;s fate dwindles in the DCEU</h2>
By Cavill&#8217;s own admission, there is at least <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-after-a-series-of-mcu-rumors-henry-cavill-returns-to-dceu-in-his-iconic-super-man-aka-man-of-steel-role-black-adam/">one more Superman appearance</a> in the bag for the British actor. Be that as it may, the scuttlebutt around him joining the MCU hasn&#8217;t flamed out in the slightest. And why would it? The 2017 Justice League was Henry Cavill&#8217;s last Superman performance. Following that, barring a few baseless whispers and fan speculations, there isn&#8217;t much to go on, on the DC front.
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Why DC Canceled The Flash and Batgirl Movie" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ShuUcg9VAbw?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
To add to that, Warner Bros. is on a major cost-cutting spree with its latest victim being the Leslie Grace starrer, Batgirl. And who can forget the elephant in the room? The major controversy and crisis with The Flash involving its actor Ezra Miller sure keeps the studio&#8217;s hands full. With all this in the open, does <a href="http://netflixjunkie.com/tag/henry-cavill">Cavill&#8217;s</a> presumed shift in allegiance make sense?
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-will-millie-bobby-brown-follow-the-path-of-her-reel-brother-henry-cavill-and-join-the-mcu/">Will Millie Bobby Brown Follow the Path of Her Reel Brother Henry Cavill and Join the MCU?</a>
<h2>How well will MCU fare for Henry Cavill?</h2>
Since the very first mention of his marvel stint, fans have a full roster of potential roles for Cavill. From Vison&#8217;s brother, Wonder Man, all the way to the quintessentially heroic Cyclops from the X-Men, a variety of characters are well matched for the British hunk. Fans also see him as the villain with a good streak, Dr. Doom or even Reed Richards or <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-henry-cavill-to-lock-horns-with-josh-krasinski-for-a-pivotal-role-in-the-marvel-cinematic-universe-the-office-the-witcher/">Mr. Fantastic instead of John Krasinski. </a>
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So, where does the problem lie exactly? With absolutely no shortage of source material, one can actually term the Marvel Cinematic Universe as endless. This might not be the boon we think it is. With the Avengers franchise setting such a strong base, the expectations for second-generation superheroes churned out by Marvel is high. So far, it has been more misses than hits; The Eternals, Multiverse of Madness, and more.
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-50101 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Henry-Cavill-e1660841248439.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="600" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Henry-Cavill-e1660841248439.jpg 1200w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Henry-Cavill-e1660841248439-300x150.jpg 300w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Henry-Cavill-e1660841248439-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Henry-Cavill-e1660841248439-768x384.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" />
If Henry Cavill is to leave his royalty <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-watch-when-henry-cavill-aka-superman-cheered-for-dceu-against-marvel-a-studio-he-is-rumored-to-have-signed-for-now/">status at DC and go to the other side</a>, shouldn&#8217;t it be worth his while? From the Man of Steel to Vision&#8217;s brother Wonder Man might be a demotion. A no-brainer would be if he plays the Hyperion or Sentry, which are essentially Marvel&#8217;s Superman-Esque characters. Unless the MCU can come up with some mind-bending storylines to back it up, Cavill might need some further pondering to leave the DCEU behind.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-is-dwayne-the-rock-johnson-holding-henry-cavill-from-returning-as-superman-to-the-dceu/">Is Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Holding Henry Cavill From Returning as Superman to the DCEU?</a>
What are your thoughts about Henry Cavill joining the MCU? Let us know in the comments. In the meantime, you can <a href="https://www.netflix.com/in/title/80189685" target="_blank" rel="noopener">check out</a> The Witcher and Enola Holmes <a href="https://www.netflix.com/in/title/81277950" target="_blank" rel="noopener">streaming</a> on Netflix for a refresher of Henry Cavill&#8217;s acting prowess.

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As the reigning super hero in the DC universe, will the move to MCU prove to be a prudent decision for Henry Cavill? Let's find out.

Natasha is a writer at Netflix Junkie. Despite completing her Masters in Architecture from Hochschule Anhalt in Germany, she decided to follow her passion for storytelling. Apart from working as an architect in the past, Natasha currently also ghostwrites for various travel and lifestyle blogs like italyfoodies.com, mypureplants.com and more. Moreover, she has also been involved as a screenplay analyst with Outstanding Screenplays London. An avid cinephile, Natasha especially enjoys quirky dark comedies and gangster films. She can talk about films by Quentin Tarantino and Guy Ritchie for days and even aspires to make her own film someday. When not at work, she can be found at at outdoor music concert or a stand-up gig. Additionally, she’s a feminist, LGBTQIA ally and a strong mental health advocate.

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