Henry Cavill as Superman is an experience that only comes once in a century. Back in 2013, when Cavill first played Superman in Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel, the character was decently popular. However, once the British actor took over the role, the popularity of the character went through the roof. Soon after, the Man of Steel was released, and Superman became one of the most popular superhero in the DC Extended Universe.

Henry Cavill made his much-awaited comeback to the DCEU after a series of rumors and gossips surrounding Superman’s character. Cavill’s Superman is such a popular superhero and as per the latest news, Warner Bros. has been eyeing various directors for a new Superman project. Amidst all the news of an upcoming Superman movie that is making the rounds, horror maestro Mike Flanagan previously made some interesting revelations about his discussions with Warner Bros.

Mike Flanagan wanted to direct a Superman film featuring Henry Cavill?

Mike Flanagan is one of most popular American film makers. The director has made some very popular horror genre films, including The Haunting of the Hill House and Netflix’s Gerald’s Game. And recently, the Doctor Sleep director revealed his discussions with Warner Bros. about making a Clayface horror film and Superman project. Flanagan spoke, “We were meant to talk about DC Comics. I was really hoping to chat about a horror-slanted Clayface movie, and about my favorite superhero: Superman.”

However, the director added that none of his discussions with the franchise made headway. Flanagan met Jon Berg for a general meeting during the time Gerald’s Game had first released. Flanagan revealed that Berg loved King and wanted to enquire about the productions. Interestingly, at that time, Berg asked Flanagan if he wanted to take a look at script of Doctor Sleep. However, his discussions with Warner Bros. went towards a different direction than Superman, it would be interesting to see Flanagan direct a Superman film.

As of late, the rumors of a sequel to Man of Steel have been floating around. According to rumors, many directors including DC are eyeing on Flash director Andy Muschietti to direct Man of Steel 2.

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