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The future of the DCU is one of the hottest topics on the Internet right now. Since it was announced that James Gunn is looking forward to rebooting the whole universe, fans have been widely divided. Although the studio didn’t spark any recasting rumors, Gunn faced an intense backlash. Amidst all this, the co-CEO of DC is now accused of hating Henry Cavill. Even after he was quick to deny the accusation, the YouTuber Joshua Lucas is convinced about it.
The return of Cavill’s caped Kryptonian was one of the most anticipated events among DCU fans. Their wish was also fulfilled by Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson who brought Henry Cavill back in hisBlack Adam.But soon after theMan of Steel 2reports started to headline everywhere, various sources cited that James Gunn will likely reboot the universe, therefore, canceling the whole SnyderVerse started by Zack Snyder and trashing numerous planned projects.
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James Gunn is accused of hating Henry Cavill
In a recent tweet by YouTuber Joshua Lucas who owns the channelThe Den of Nerds,he accused James Gunn of hatingHenry Cavill. What followed after is a series of tweets and replies between the YouTuber and the CEO who claimed that it is outright false.
Finally, thePeacemakerdirector lost his cool and put an end to the conversation with a reply that immediately impressed his fans.
So weird. You seemed so plugged in! Anyway, I just had forty people reach out to me to say you just got kicked out of your Mom’s basement. So sorry, man.
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn)July 17, 2025
Gunn has also reportedly scrapped the entire script ofWonder Woman 3by Patty Jenkins and it is highly unlikely that the director will opt for another take. But that doesn’t mean the end of theGal Gadotera as the Amazonian. James Gunn has repeatedly stated to not believe in any rumor now as nobody but he and Peter Safran are only the bearers of knowledge about the future of the studio.
Although the Twitter altercation with Joshua Lucas somewhat saw an end here, a reply fromThe Suicide Squaddirector to a fan indicated a very bright future for Superman.
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James Gunn knows the importance of Superman
The controversies related to theGuardians of the Galaxyfame and Henry Cavill were fueled after a report also stated that a Henry Cavill cameo inThe Flashis absent from the final cut of the movie. This raised panic among the fans who suspect that the British actor’s future in the studio as the Man of Steel might be in jeopardy.
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It must be remembered that Gunn knows very well about the importance of Superman in DCU. It also resonated in his tweet to a fan who wanted to know a clear answer on the future of the Kryptonian.
Yes of course. Superman is a huge priority, if not the biggest priority.
Although some fans might argue that he mentioned Superman’s importance and not Henry Cavill’s which might hint at a bleak fate forThe Witcheractor. Besides, he also clearly stated that this time he would return for a long term in the DCU following his appearance inBlack Adamwhich makes it more surprising.
Now it is only upon James Gunn to let us know what is actually cooking in the studio and if they are really planning to recast some of them if not all. They are reported to reveal their 10-year plan at the start of 2023.
Source:Twitter
Subham Mandal
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Subham Mandal is currently working as a content writer for FandomWire with an ardent interest in the world of pop culture. He has written more than 1000 articles on different spheres of modern pop culture and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. He’s also an experienced student journalist having demonstrated work experience with the Times of India. He aspires to be a column writer in the future.
