Is Henry Cavill coming back to Superman?

Henry Cavill claims he won't play Superman again.

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Guardians of the Galaxy filmmaker and DC Studios' new co-chairman

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James Gunn is creating a Superman movie without Cavill.

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Henry Cavill claimed it was "not the easiest news" to hear as

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As he had only recently revealed that he would be reprising his role as Superman.

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Cavill shared on Instagram on Wednesday that he had met with

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Gunn and his co-chair, Peter Safran, to receive the news.

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Fans were shocked because Cavill had previously revealed in October

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That he will be coming back as the Man of Steel.

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