LOS ANGELES – After a series of contract disagreements, actor Henry Cavill’s future as Superman was uncertain. However, thanks to the influence of actor Dwayne Johnson, Cavill was brought back into the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) for a cameo in the upcoming film “Black Adam.” Unfortunately, his part in “The Flash” was cut when DC Studios underwent some changes.
While Cavill’s return as Superman seemed unlikely, news broke that a new Superman movie featuring a Black Kal-El was in development with director J.J. Abrams and writer Ta-Nehisi Coates. The project was said to take place in a separate reality and would explore the impact of a Black Superman during the civil rights movement.
Confirming the ongoing development of the movie, DC Studios co-CEO and director of “Superman: Legacy,” James Gunn, addressed fan questions on Threads. He expressed excitement for the project and clarified that it was unrelated to his own Superman film. Gunn likened the new movie to an “Elseworlds tale” like “Joker.”
It is unclear how much control DC Studios will have over the project, but the involvement of Coates suggests a fresh and unique take on the iconic superhero. However, if Coates is still far from completing the screenplay, there is a possibility that the film may never come to fruition.
Abrams, who will not be directing the movie, expressed his excitement for the project, although Warner Bros. executives reportedly decided it would be inappropriate for him to helm the film. This decision adds to the uncertainty surrounding the film’s production.
Unfortunately, none of Abrams’ previous DC projects materialized, and with the impending DCU reboot, it casts doubt on the Black Superman movie ever being made. This is a disappointment considering the potential of the story and the lack of updates on other related projects, such as Michael B. Jordan’s Calvin Ellis TV series.
As the development of the new Superman movie continues, fans can only hope that the project will come to fruition and provide a fresh and meaningful take on the beloved superhero. Updates on the progress of the film are eagerly awaited.