Superman Casting: Oddsmakers Reveal Top 15 Choices After Henry Cavill's Departure

Henry Cavill is teaming up with Jake Gyllenhaal and Eiza Gonzalez for a new movie!

“The Covenant” and the long-delayed “Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre,” the suddenly prolific British genre filmmaker has a new project set up by Black Bear International. The new film, with a title and plot under-wraps, is being prepped for buyers at Cannes and will mark a class reunion of sorts.

Black Bear International already has one buzzy film at the Cannes market this year with “Shell,” a thriller starring Elisabeth Moss, Kate Hudson, and Kaia Gerber. Now they also have likely the biggest-budget project for sale on the Croisette this year with a new Guy Ritchie actioner that has Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Eiza González attached to star.

EXCLUSIVE: Amid simmering unease over the impact of the writers’ strike, the upcoming Cannes market is getting a shot in the arm with the arrival of Guy Ritchie’s next project, a big-budget untitled action movie which will star Henry Cavill (Man Of Steel), Oscar nominee Jake Gyllenhaal (Spider-Man: Far From Home) and Eiza González (Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw).

When it was announced that Peter Safran and James Gunn were taking over as co-CEOs of DC Studios and were working on a brand-new slate of films to fill out the new DCU, fans were assuming that meant the death of every other project that was being developed prior. This included the highly-publicized ‘Superman’ film being produced by J.J.

James Bond franchise in No Time To Die. Last year's 60th-anniversary celebrations for the franchise came and went without any news on casting the next 007. Nevertheless, rumours have been circling certain stars like Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who reportedly auditioned for Barbara Broccoli.

While mystery still surrounds the identity of the next James Bond – or exactly how producers will get round the necessary change of narrative required after 007’s last outing – fans are now convinced they have uncovered which actor will be scooping up the licence to kill. 

Charna Flam James Gunn told Variety Thursday night that his upcoming DC Studios movie, “Superman: Legacy” hasn’t found its leading man just yet — but the production is considering “some really great choices.” On the red carpet for Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” MCU actors, Pom Klementieff and Will Poulter also teased whether or not they’d join the director for his upcoming DC movie. Gunn explained exactly what he is looking for his Clark Kent. “The next Superman has to be someone who has all the humanity that Superman has but he’s also an alien,” Gunn told Variety’s Marc Malkin. “It’s gotta be somebody who has the kindness and the compassion that Superman has and be somebody who you want to give a hug.” As for whether or not Gunn is recruiting “Guardians” star Chris Pratt for the role, he said. “It’s not Chris Pratt. If he was a few years younger, maybe.” The DC Studios co-head announced in December he was writing the upcoming feature, and in March he was then confirmed as the “Superman: Legacy” director. He recently revealed that “costumes, production design and more are now up and running.”James Gunn reveals what he's looking for in the next Superman at the premiere of #GuardiansoftheGalaxyVol3. https://t.co/G3QElsKbUh pic.twitter.com/GkWRmVy5Pq— Variety (@Variety) April 28, 2023

Sure, James Gunn is making the publicity rounds, promoting his upcoming Marvel Studios film, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.” But there’s another hero in Gunn’s life right now who is taking a bit of a shine away from his ragtag group of space heroes—Superman.

Eiza González has been working hard on her latest project in London. The Hollywood star just finished filming ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’ with Henry Cavill, Alex Pettyfer, and Henry Golding. Directed by Guy Ritchie, the storyline takes place during World War II, and the cast was photographed getting ready to shoot one of the scenes.The 33-year-old actress looked glamorous wearing a white dress paired with metallic sandals.

Netflix has released a brand new teaser trailer for “The Witcher” season 3.

The first teaser trailer for The Witcher season three is finally here, and Netflix also revealed the debut date for parts one and two!

Last year, fans of “The Witcher” series from Netflix were shocked to learn that the show’s lead Henry Cavill would be moving on and exiting the fantasy streaming project. Instead of returning for a fourth season, the British actor would be handing over his sword to “Hunger Games” alumni Liam Hemsworth and focusing on film work like the recently wrapped Guy Ritchie-directed WWII-era British commando flick “Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.” Now, the upcoming third season of “The Witcher” will be the final outing of Cavill as Geralt of Rivia, the show’s main character that goes around hunting/killing monsters for money READ MORE: ‘The Witcher’: Henry Cavill Exits Series & Liam Hemsworth Recast As Geralt For Season 4 It’ll be interesting to see how the Netflix audience will react to Hemsworth in the role, when season four comes around, and if they’ll accept someone replacing Cavill given he was the main face of the show.

is back as Henry Cavill takes his final turn as Geralt of Rivia in season 3 of the Netflix series. With the new episodes launching in two batches this summer, the streaming platform released a brand new teaser trailer and images, showing fans what's to come before Cavill hands over the lead role to Liam Hemsworth. «As monarchs, mages, and beasts of the Continent compete to capture her, Geralt takes Ciri (Freya Allan) into hiding, determined to protect his newly-reunited family against those who threaten to destroy it,» Netflix revealed. «Entrusted with Ciri’s magical training, Yennefer (Anya Chalotra) leads them to the protected fortress of Aretuza, where they hope to uncover more about the girl’s untapped powers; instead, they discover they’ve landed in a battlefield of political corruption, dark magic, and treachery.

Henry Cavill in the upcoming new season of the The Witcher. Taking to Instagram last October, Cavill revealed that he would be stepping down from his role in the show and “passing the torch” onto actor Liam Hemsworth.Announcing the news, Cavill wrote: “My journey as Geralt of Rivia has been filled with both monsters and adventures, and alas, I will be laying down my medallion and my swords for Season 4.“In my stead, the fantastic Mr Liam Hemsworth will be taking up the mantle of the White Wolf.

Alex Pettyfer and Toni Garrn are calling it quits.

Tuesday, April 18 was an exciting day for James Gunn.

DC co-Boss James Gunn announced on Twitter today that his Superman: Legacy, which he’s writing and directing, is going into pre-production. Separately, per sources, we hear that physical production will start at the top of 2024.

new “Superman” movie is off to the races. The “Guardians of the Galaxy” writer/director announced on Tuesday morning that early pre-production has begun for the new film, with costumes, production design “and more” now “up and running.” Gunn also revealed that he’s finished writing the full script.“Superman: Legacy” — which Gunn wrote and will direct — is slated for release on July 11, 2025 and will tell the story of Superman’s journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director James Gunn announced on Twitter that pre-production on “Superman: Legacy” has begun. The 2025 comic book tentpole will be the official launch of the new DC Universe as supervised by Gunn and his DC Studios co-head Peter Safran. “I’m honored to be a part of the legacy,” Gunn wrote alongside a photo of the “Superman: Legacy” script cover page. “And what better day than Superman Anniversary Day to dive fully into early pre-production on ‘Superman: Legacy’? Costumes, production design, and more now up and running.” Gunn has been keeping fans updated on “Superman: Legacy” every step of the way. The film was confirmed in January when Gunn and Safran revealed the first slate of film and television titles for their new DC Universe. In addition to “Superman: Legacy,” films such as “Supergirl: World of Tomorrow” and “The Brave and the Bold” (a Batman and Robin movie) are also in development. Gunn is writing and directing his “Superman” movie.