Director Zack Snyder had a lot planned for Henry Cavill's Superman, saying that the character's potential was not effectively exploited by the later films.
Henry "mustache" Cavill on the set of 'Zack Snyder's Justice League' #Superman
Zack Snyder is known for his brilliant films, especially those in the superhero genre. His directorial Man of Steel (2013) featured Henry Cavill as Superman for the first time ever. The film presents a different dark and gloomy take on the Superman story.
Cavill's Superman was a hit with fans and set the stage for the DCEU. The ambitious director had high hopes for this character, but it all led to disappointment with shocking news in July 2023. A new Superman reboot was shot with director James Gunn, but the actor had been replaced with David Corenswet who took up the film mantle.
Director Zack Snyder had high hopes for his 2013 film, Man of Steel, and wanted to flesh out the Superman arc through a true trilogy. However, it did not go as planned. The later films featuring the iconic superhero didn't really feature Henry Cavill as the sole lead anymore. The constant fluctuating state of the actor's presence in the later films led to confusion among fans. A sequel to the 2013 film was promised that never materialized, further discouraging audiences.
