'Always been a separate project': How James Gunn's Superman: Legacy threw Henry Cavill under the bus

James Gunn's Reboot Mania Sends Henry Cavill to the Phantom Zone

James Gunn has been a game changer for the DCU but not everyone's cheering. While Henry Cavill's Superman was soaring with the prospect of 'Man of Steel 2,' Gunn swooped in with 'Superman: Legacy,' effectively grounding Cavill’s return.

"It May Be More Accurate to Say"

As reported by Game Rant, the narrative goes deeper than surface-level scuffles. Gunn didn't just take over DC Studios; his existing projects like 'The Suicide Squad' and 'Peacemaker' were integral in him landing the gig. Translation? Gunn didn't extinguish 'Man of Steel 2,' it was never going to see the light of day in his DC Universe. "Superman: Legacy has always been a separate project from Man of Steel 2," Gunn confirmed on his Twitter.

A Tale of Two Executives: "Green-lit Cavill’s Black Adam Cameo"

While Gunn and producer Peter Safran were busy stitching their narrative together, Warner Bros. co-heads Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy were on a different page. They were gunning for 'Man of Steel 2' so much that they green-lit Henry Cavill's Superman cameo in 'Black Adam,' according to the same report. In the corporate corridors of Warner Bros., this plays out like a superhero showdown—only without capes.

"Dwayne Johnson went behind certain executives to get the green light for Superman's secret cameo in Black Adam," further highlighting the internal tussle over Superman’s cinematic destiny. Henry Cavill found himself caught in a crossfire of executive agendas, as Warner Bros. initially asked him to announce his return, only to have Gunn's regime come into power soon after.

"Always Been a Separate Project": Gunn's Legacy Takes Flight

Gunn's 'Superman: Legacy' is more than a film; it's a signal flare, declaring that this is Gunn's DCU now. While the original executives sought to continue the legacy of Zack Snyder’s 'Batman v Superman,' Gunn and Safran are rebooting the DCU their way, a trend first hinted at by The Hollywood Reporter.

Gunn has been candid about clearing the air, most notably on social media. But in doing so, has he left Henry Cavill and his fans up in the air? With 'Superman: Legacy' in development, one can only wonder what other twists and turns await the Man of Steel and his fans.

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