Almost two months after the release of Black Adam, we can see how and in which direction the DCEU is going. It seems Dwayne Johnson failed to live up to his statement of ‘changing the course of DC Extended Universe’. However, it is not that he never tried to do so, but it wasn’t what the studios were planning to do.
Moreover, the co-CEO of DCEU, James Gunn, brought new plans. Those new plans had Henry Cavill let go of his role as Superman. Reportedly, Gunn is planning to cast a new actor as Superman.
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But, after this news flashed all around social media, the fans blamed The Rock for the firing of Cavill. The 39-year-old British actor was one of the most loved actors to ever play the role of Superman.
DC fans bashed Dwayne Johnson on social media as James Gunn fires Henry Cavill as Superman
‘The Brahma Bull’ is one of the biggest fans of DC Universe. Moreover, Black Adam was his dream project for nearly a decade. Also, he was successful in bringing Henry Cavill back into the DCEU, but Gunn flushed out all the plans DJ thought there would be.
Sadly, the DC fans weren’t impressed by the WWE legend for talking about the future plans of the studios, when he wasn’t a top official. They blamed DJ for Cavill’s unfortunate departure from DCEU. There were several reactions on Twitter expressing their views.
This fan isn’t a fan of how DJ promoted Black Adam and how Henry Cavill’s Superman journey ended.
Enjoy Dwayne Johnson being a tryhard edgelord for 2 hours + Henry Cavill's final Superman appearance
— ❄️ MP / Amethyst ❄️ (@Amethyst_siMP) December 18, 2022
No I blame #DwayneJohnson for this mess. He just have a massive, fragile ego that refuses to believe, at the end of the day, he is just an expendable “Actor.” Nothing more. He has to drag Henry Cavill along for the ride 🤦🏽♂️ thank you @TheRock https://t.co/AqTf1j1K60
— ManyPeregrine81 (@ManyPeregrine81) December 15, 2022
Why the fuck was Dwayne Johnson allowed to talk so much about the future of DC. He got Henry Cavill all fucked up. WB shoulda never made Black Adam
— Tony Crespo (@TonyCrespo) December 15, 2022
Disappointment with Dwayne Johnson for Henry Cavill fired by DCEU.
Totally disappointed with @TheRock right now. Not a single word about #HenryCavill but he has the time to tweet about his many business ventures. But when he needed him for Black Adam, he wouldn’t stop talking about him. I expected more from you. You’ll never read this but still! pic.twitter.com/foB2mfdEoR
— Groogrux (@Huachuped) December 16, 2022
Henry Cavill's Superman Victim of Dwayne Johnson's Power-Grab? – https://t.co/phED0Ukgjw pic.twitter.com/R1JgbGTBBH
— Nerdbot (@nerdbotmedia) December 17, 2022
Dwayne Johnson is to blame for Henry Cavill's failed Superman return NOT James Gunn
He who brought back Henry Cavill. He wouldn't stop talking about Henry's Superman. He teased showdowns. He had NO power yet acted like the head of DC. James Gunn never said shit nor promised shit pic.twitter.com/IAnXAkJZ4u
— Dana (Store Name) #AmplifyBlackVoices (@sagesurge) December 15, 2022
Along with Superman, he lost the role in the Netflix series ‘Witcher’ too!
I feel bad for Henry Cavill. Sadly he got caught between The Rock (Dwayne Johnson) and a hard place (James Gunn & Peter Safran) with the DC politics.
Now he’s not playing both Geralt and Superman because he hitched his wagon with The Rock.
Oof. pic.twitter.com/OctvcJQGdT
— Terrence “TrulyMad” Cua 🔜🪦 (@TheTrulyMad) December 15, 2022
Do you really think that Johnson pawned Cavill in Black Adam?
Why Henry Cavill was axed as Superman: `He was a pawn in Dwayne Johnson`s attempt to control DC?` – Entertainment News https://t.co/LEs06LJ1n1
— Alberta Fact Checker 🌈 (@North_Resists) December 18, 2022
Fans were feeling sad for Henry Cavill.
I finally got to see @blackadam and I really liked it. It was disappointing though at the end Knowing how @warnerbros and @JamesGunn crapped all over Henry Cavill. @TheRock pic.twitter.com/1RylUrdAVy
— Dwight Snethen (@Dwight_Snethen) December 18, 2022
Did the Man of Steel 2 film would had the same fate as Black Adam?
The fact that so many fans think Henry Cavill would've actually had a bright future as Superman under Dwayne Johnson's wing.
Any Man of Steel 2 would've probably been on the quality level of Black Adam. Just the most middle of the road "I guess it was fun" film. pic.twitter.com/8q4zomh7lp
— Richard (@RichardOcelot) December 17, 2022
Clearly, the fans aren’t happy over Gunn firing Cavill from DCEU. Moreover, they claimed Johnson was the reason the British actor left the studio.
James Gunn might scrap plans for Black Adam 2
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The co-chairman of DC recently shared the new plans for future movies. He announced Henry Cavill not returning as Superman and DC will sign a new actor for the role. However, there are rumors for Black Adam 2 may get scrapped too.
Black Adam earned a box office collection of $389 million as they made the movie with a budget of around $190 million to $230 million. Also, the film got mixed reviews, and it seems Gunn is also a fan of taking the Black Adam character further.
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