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Since Shazam! first hit the big screen, fans have been eagerly anticipating more from the superhero.
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With the announcement of a sequel, fans have been speculating about what’s to come and who would feature or make an appearance in Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
Unfortunately, one superhero will not be making an appearance, and that superhero is Henry Cavill’s Superman.
After months of rumours that the actor would be reprising his role as Superman and making an appearance alongside Zachary Levi’s Shazam, Variety has reported that the speculations are sadly false.
According to Variety, multiple sources who are directly connected to the sequel’s production have confirmed Henry’s lack of involvement in the upcoming movie.
“What’s unclear, however, is if Cavill was ever attached to appear in the upcoming film and if plans have since changed or if there was never any possibility of Cavill reprising the role for the sequel,” Comic Book shares.
Shazam! 2’s director David F. Sandberg however recently addressed the rumours about Henry’s involvement – vaguely of course, sharing how major productions can undergo a variety of changes for a number of reasons.
“Not going to comment on casting rumours for several reasons,” the director tweeted. “One being you can’t be sure about anything until it’s happened.”
“Halfway through shooting Shazam, the plan was still for Cavill to be in it. Scoopers could have scooped that and been right at the time but wrong in the end.”
“Though I can confirm with ~90% certainty that Shazam will appear in Shazam 2,” he joked. “So if you’re a fan of that character you might enjoy Shazam 2.”
Though I can confirm with ~90% certainty that Shazam will appear in Shazam 2. So if you’re a fan of that character you might enjoy Shazam 2.
— David F. Sandberg (@ponysmasher) February 5, 2021
So it seems like Henry will not be putting on his cape for the Shazam! sequel but there could be a possibility of him being involved in future projects.
But then again… as we all know about the superhero universes, they like to keep things tightly under wraps. Could this be a ploy to throw us all off? Hmmm…
We’re still holding on to a little bit of hope that there’ll be a surprise Superman cameo!
Would you have wanted to see Henry Cavill’s Superman in the Shazam! sequel? Do you think there’ll be a surprise cameo in the end? Let us know your thoughts!
Info via Comic Book + Variety
