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Snyder Shares Cavill's Iconic Superman Casting Photo
29 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Henry Cavill's Superman role began with a classic suit.
- Director Zack Snyder revealed a key photo from casting.
- Cavill's Superman films grossed over $2.2 billion globally.
Director Zack Snyder recently shared a revealing photograph from the early stages of Henry Cavill's casting as Superman. The image captures Cavill during the final casting moments, notably wearing Christopher Reeve's legendary suit from the 1978 film. Snyder emphasized that Cavill's suitability for the role was immediately apparent, marking the definitive beginning of his tenure as the Man of Steel.
Cavill's portrayal of Superman spanned three major films, including 'Man of Steel,' 'Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice,' and 'Justice League.' These cinematic endeavors achieved significant box office success, accumulating over $2.2 billion globally. While a cameo in 'Black Adam' hinted at a potential return, the subsequent reboot of the DC Universe by Warner Bros. under new leadership at DC Studios has concluded Cavill's chapter.
The new DC cinematic universe has commenced with James Gunn directing the latest 'Superman' film, featuring David Corenswet as the titular hero. Cavill expressed his acceptance of this transition, stating his turn to wear the cape has passed but the ideals of Superman endure. He extended well wishes to Gunn and Peter Safran as they undertake the monumental task of building the new DC Studios universe.
