Former wrestler and American actor Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, has impressed movie lovers with his fantastic performance as a superhero/supervillain in Black Adam.
Adding to the excitement, Henry Cavill, who played Superman in the DC Universe, made a cameo appearance in the post-credit scene of the film.
Unfortunately, the news of Cavill’s exit from the DC Universe has left Superman fans around the world feeling heartbroken and disappointed.
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However, a recent post by American director Zack Snyder on his Vero account has sparked the interest of fans, hinting at the potential return of Cavill as Superman.
Snyder shared two monochrome images of Cavill as Superman, accompanied by text that read, “MOS BVS ZSJL ‘Life is a cycle, from birth to death to rebirth.
And so the hero’s journey is a cycle as well. A continuous journey of growth and transformation.’ April 28 29 30.”
The abbreviations MOS BVS ZSJL refer to Man of Steel, Batman v Superman, and Zack Snyder’s Justice League, which were directed by Snyder.
While it is unclear if the post is teasing a potential return of Cavill as Superman, people have already started speculating.
When asked about Cavill’s exit from the DC Universe, The Rock responded by saying that all they could do when making Black Adam was to put their best foot forward and deliver the best movie they could.
The recent change in charge of DC Studios has also led to a change in the schedule of upcoming DC Universe projects.
The Rock compared the situation to a new owner of a pro football team, who brings in a new coach and quarterback.
The Rock had originally hoped for his Black Adam character to have a crossover with Superman in their own universe, and Cavill’s cameo in Black Adam’s post-credit scene had sparked rumors of a potential crossover.
However, Gunn announced that Cavill would not reprise his role as Superman in the DC Universe as he was writing a new Man of Steel movie that would focus on a younger version of Superman, titled Superman: Legacy, set for release in 2025.
As fans continue to speculate on the potential return of Henry Cavill as Superman, one thing is certain: the DC Universe continues to captivate audiences with its thrilling superhero stories.