James Gunn denies firing Henry Cavill as Superman: 'He was just not hired'

DC Studios chief James Gunn has set the record straight about Henry Cavill being dropped as Superman.

During a press event on Wednesday, Gunn said that it was "important to say that Henry Cavill was not fired."

"Henry was just not hired to be Superman in the Superman movie. There was never a deal there for another movie," he added.

In an interview with Deadline, Gunn further clarified that Cavill simply participated as a cameo in "Black Adam" and that was "the end of his story."

"A lot of people made assumptions which weren’t true," said Gunn. "But for me, it’s about who do I want to cast as Superman and who do the filmmakers want to cast."

Gunn and co-CEO Peter Safran have just announced "Superman: Legacy," an upcoming film set to mark the beginning of the all-new DC Universe.

In December, Cavill shared the news that he was no longer returning as Superman, two months after announcing the opposite.

Coming out of a meeting with Gunn and Safra, Cavill said, "James and Peter have a universe to build. I wish them and all involved with the new universe the best of luck and the happiest of fortunes."

Cavill first played Superman in the 2013 film "Man of Steel." His last portrayal of the superhero was in the 2017 film "Justice League."

"Superman: Legacy" is slated for release on July 11, 2025. —JCB, GMA Integrated News