As James Gunn prepares to lead his superhero universe into a new era, let's take a look at five actors who were unfairly overlooked by the DCEU.

Henry Cavill may have moved on from DC after the arrival of James Gunn, but we can't help but remember his time as Superman every now and then. While the actor was perfect as The Last Son of Krypton, it could be said that his casting was wasted because the studio couldn't use him as it should. Henry Cavill was always passionate about Superman, but unfortunately things were a little underwhelming, especially compared to other actors and their characters' stories.

While Henry Cavill's Superman may be the most wasted character in DC history, this wasn't the only time the studio fumbled the bag. There are countless great actors with a lot of potential whose talents were wasted in the superhero universe. Let's talk about some of them.

Black Adam brought Pierce Brosnan into the DCEU as Doctor Fate and his performance was met with endless praise from fans and critics alike. Although there were plenty of other actors in the film, including leading man Dwayne Johnson, Brosnan's portrayal of the wizard stood out from the rest.