BLACK ADAM Producer Addresses The Possibility Of A Cameo Appearance From Henry Cavill's Superman

BLACK ADAM Producer Addresses The Possibility Of A Cameo Appearance From Henry Cavill's Superman

Fans are desperate to see Black Adam clash with the Man of Steel on the big screen, and producer Hiram Garcia has now revealed that a cameo from Henry Cavill's Superman is something they're open to...

By JoshWilding - Nov 25, 2019 01:11 AM EST
Filed Under: Black Adam
Source: ComicBook.com
Superman made a surprise appearance at the end of Shazam! but we never got to see his face and it wasn't Henry Cavill in the suit. That was blamed on scheduling issues, but Henry Cavill has since said that he hopes to return as the Man of Steel and many fans would like that to happen in Black Adam

Well, producer Hiram Garcia has now addressed the possibility of a cameo from Superman in the movie that will star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in the title role, and it definitely sounds like it's at least one of the ideas that has been thrown around as development starts ramping up on the project.

"I think the DC Universe is a wonderful universe and we're open to everything," Garcia says. "We have big aspirations for it. We're friends with Henry. [Dwayne] and Henry are friends, it's a huge comic book brand as well. And I always just loved the idea. Who knows? But man, Black Adam for Superman is really cool. That'd be really powerful."

It goes without saying that nothing is set in stone, but if Warner Bros. can work things out with Cavill, it would certainly go a long way in increasing excitement for Black Adam and ensuring it makes a bigger impact at the box office than Shazam! did (that was a success, but not exactly a runaway one).

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Batgirl

Batgirl


Joss Whedon signed up to write and direct Batgirl for Warner Bros. back in 2017, but his work on Justice League (and backlash from fans wanting to see a female filmmaker at the helm) quickly ended that. He would also claim around a year later that he "didn't have a story" for the hero. 

Christina Hodson (Birds of Prey) was working on the script the last time we got an update on the movie, but it doesn't seem to be going anywhere fast - much to the frustrations of comic book fans.

Just like Green Lantern Corps has become a TV series on HBO Max, exploring this character's origin story and adventures in Gotham City in a standalone show separate from The Batman would be a smart move. Barbara Gordon is someone with a lot of potential and you just know that anything related to DC's Dark Knight would definitely drive up interest in this new streaming service. 
 

Justice League Dark

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It's been one heck of a ride for Justice League Dark. It all began when Hellboy director Guillermo del Toro started writing a screenplay and it's since been through multiple filmmakers and, most recently, we heard that the plan was for the now cancelled Swamp-Thing to eventually lead to the team coming together on the DC Universe streaming app.

While Justice League may have hurt the brand somewhat, there's still a lot of interest in this supernatural team, and if it leads to a resurrection for DC Universe's Swamp-Thing, that would be a bonus.

Either way, this is an awesome team who could easily take centre stage in a low-budget horror film or a series which introduces these characters and opens the door to them later appearing elsewhere in the DC Extended Universe. Perhaps HBO Max could even convince del Toro to return? 
 

Superman

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The signs all appear to be pointing to Henry Cavill's time as the Man of Steel being at an end, and it's been reported by reliable sources that Warner Bros. now wants to prioritise Supergirl. 

While The CW's version of the hero is getting his own series alongside Lois Lane on that network, there's still room for a Superman movie of some sort, and if the studio is worried that there's no longer any interest in Clark Kent on the big screen, why not bring the iconic hero to HBO Max instead? 

The budget for this would obviously have to be significant, but if a filmmaker like J.J. Abrams was attached and they're willing to spend the money needed on a film like this, Superman could not only lead to a huge spike in subscribers but also give the hero a new home as HBO Max's mascot. 
 

The Trench

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After Aquaman exceeded expectations at the box office, Warner Bros. decided to move forward with a spinoff revolving around The Trench. The plan is for it to delve into the origin story of those creatures with a lower budget and horror aesthetic, and there have even been rumours that Jason Momoa and Amber Heard will return as Arthur Curry and Mera. 

With screenwriters Noah Gardner and Aidan Fitzgerald penning the script and Aquaman director James Wan serving as a producer, this project is probably further along than some of the others listed here. However, it's easy to imagine The Trench working as a TV series or a standalone, R-Rated film on HBO Max which brings in new subscribers thanks to the aforementioned cameos. 

It's also hard to say how interested moviegoers would actually be in watching this in theaters, and releasing it on a streaming service negates the risk of hurting the Aquaman franchise with a flop spinoff.
 

Nightwing

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Right now, Dick Grayson's story is playing out in Titans on DC Universe and it's widely believed that the former Robin will soon adopt the "Nightwing" mantle. Before the show launched, The LEGO Batman Movie director Chris McKay was attached to direct a solo movie featuring the character with The Judge's Bill Dubuque penning the screenplay. 

The filmmaker teased the project months before it seemingly stalled, and he's now busy with everything from Dungeons and Dragons to Jonny Quest and Mark Millar's Reborn adaptation.

Nightwing appears to be stuck in limbo, but a series featuring the character could definitely work on HBO Max, especially if it spins out of Titans, attaches a solid creative team, and brings us an awesome, action-packed tale which delivers on what fans love about Batman's first sidekick. 
 

Cyborg

Cyborg


Remember when Warner Bros. revealed that Cyborg would be released in April 2020? That's obviously not going to happen, and with most of his Justice League scenes left on the cutting room floor, Ray Fisher's future as Victor Stone remains unclear. He could, however, return on HBO Max. 

Just like fans weren't convinced the hero could hold his own in a movie, it's still hard to say whether Cyborg would make for an effective lead in a film or TV series on this new streaming service.

It would be great seeing this iteration of the character again, though, and regardless of whether he's a supporting character in another series or film, or gets to have a starring role in his own standalone adventure, HBO Max could be an effective platform for Cyborg's story to finally be told after his 2017 debut.
 

Deathstroke

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Joe Manganiello was cast as Deathstroke in Ben Affleck's The Batman and Warner Bros. clearly had big plans for the character because they enlisted The Raid's Gareth Evans for a solo film.

Now, it no longer it appears to be happening, and comments from Manganiello have seemingly confirmed that his time as the anti-hero is already at an end following his brief Justice League appearance. Well, if HBO Max has any sense, they're resurrect this project and give Slade Wilson the attention he deserves, hopefully with a filmmaker like Evans at the helm. 

With an R-Rating and incredible action scenes, this could wind up being one of the streaming service's biggest highlights and a fitting place to put a character who may not find box office success.
 

Gotham City Sirens

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Despite interference from Warner Bros. which arguably ruined Suicide Squad, director David Ayer still delivered a commercial hit which a lot of people enjoyed for a variety of reasons. 

The cast has also had good things to say about him, so perhaps he'll finally get chance to bring Gotham City Sirens to a live-action setting, reuniting with Margot Robbie in the process.

Keeping Suicide Squad's darker tone and separating this from Harley's big screen adventures would be a smart move, and Jared Leto's Joker could even be brought back. Robbie has exactly the sort of star power HBO Max needs to ensure it puts itself on the map, even with a different director.
 

The Flash

Flash


The Flash has been stuck in developmental hell for pretty much as long as we can remember, but IT: Chapter 2 director Andy Muschietti is now attached and it seems to be gaining momentum.

At this point, the smartest option might be to forget about having the Scarlet Speedster on the big screen and to just go the Green Lantern route by delving into his world in a TV show. Now, there's obviously already a Flash series on The CW, but this would be a big budget effort which is a little more mature and considerably more epic in scale (how about finally adapting Flashpoint?).

Whether it's a series or movie, bringing The Flash to HBO Max would be a good way to make it clear that this streaming service is serious about making the DC Universe a priority for the platform. 
 

"The Snyder Cut"

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Look, the odds of Warner Bros. spending the money to actually finish the "Snyder Cut" of Justice League are somewhere between slim and none, especially as it's a movie that sets up a sequel.

However, there are other ways it could live on whether that's as an unfinished film or even an animated adaptation directed by Zack Snyder. The HBO Max Twitter account was trolled by fans who want to see this version of Justice League last night, and it's clear that there's a desire to see this happen. 

If the hope is to bring the geek crowd to this streaming platform, highlighting the DC Extended Universe is a must and what better way to do that than finally delivering this fabled Director's Cut?
 
Which of these movies or TV shows would you most like to see on HBO Max? As always, be sure to let us know your thoughts in the comments section below and stay tuned for updates.
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L0RDbuckethead
L0RDbuckethead - 11/25/2019, 2:11 AM
Darkknight2149
Darkknight2149 - 11/25/2019, 2:26 AM
Definitely not going to happen. WB is already rebooting the Superman franchise with the Supergirl movie, WB retired Henry Cavill from the role, and the Zack Snyder DCEU is being slowly phased out at this point.
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 11/25/2019, 2:35 AM
@Darkknight2149 - I’d be surprised if that Supergirl movie is gonna happen at all
OptimusGrime
OptimusGrime - 11/25/2019, 3:13 AM
Henry Cavill = Douchebag.

From the sounds of what ive read - he's getting too big for those red boots! We all know Justice League was a joke but put that behind you..do a Moama and Gadot and stick with the role! The way he's acting and is letting down the fans. If you dont want to do the role again then come out and say that and leave it behind. Dont do these creepy douchey instagram posts where no-one knows whats actually going on. Can we have an announcement please!!
Also to note - its a shame him and mquarrie's pitch for another superman movie didnt go well...i think that type of movie with mquarries take on action sequences would be boss. Anyway never mind rant over
SuperManes
SuperManes - 11/25/2019, 4:41 AM
@OptimusGrime - wait, so you think it's Cavill's fault that there isn't another Supes film, or that it's been solely his decision to not play the character again?
WruceBayne
WruceBayne - 11/25/2019, 4:59 AM
@SuperManes - I’m confused by this post too. He said that Cavill wants to walk away from the role but still pitched a Supes movie to WB.
OptimusGrime
OptimusGrime - 11/25/2019, 6:00 AM
@SuperManes - @SuperManes - @WruceBayne - Im just as confused as you guys! I thinkits a mixture of a couple of things. I aside of Moustache gate and the debacle that was Justice league - Cavill wanted to stay in the role but probably wanted more money. Warner Bros - were probably unwilling to give that or at aleast came back with a lower offer. Cavill thought he's wait them out because the public loooveed him as Supes and that if walked away there'd outcry and revolt. While filming Mission Impossible him and Mcquarrie pitched a superman film to WB thinking he could use this awesome idea as leverage for more dough ....WB ultimately poo poo'ed it. I think this was the last straw for him and he walked away and started doing creepy instagram posts with Superman dolls and and taking pictures with superman cut outs...to try and show WB how much he was loived as Supes and to justify a wage increase.. WB ultimately didnt give frick and came out saying they were moving forwrad with sSupergirl etc...(a big middle finger to cavill). Eitherway - they both need to put their ego's and bank account figures to the side for a moment and continue with big blue! Or at least make a fricking announcement! They owe us that much goddamit!
OptimusGrime
OptimusGrime - 11/25/2019, 6:08 AM
@OptimusGrime - sorry for the multiple posts - the site was acting up...again!
MyCoolYoung
MyCoolYoung - 11/25/2019, 6:52 AM
@OptimusGrime - even if the way you explain it is how it went down, I fail to see how this would be on Henry.
OptimusGrime
OptimusGrime - 11/25/2019, 8:13 AM
@MyCoolYoung - firstly...Henry?? lol!
Secondly - he was trying to play the studiosd and use his limited fame and success to get a bigger check. He wasnt thinking of the fans or the history of supes. And if the ptich for his and mcquarries film went down like a lead balloon then this probably got his back and he sulked
LlamaLord
LlamaLord - 11/25/2019, 7:51 PM
@OptimusGrime - Don't act like you know what's going on behind the scenes. And the way DCEU has gone on, history tells us that it's most likely WB's fault and not Henry.
OptimusGrime
OptimusGrime - 11/26/2019, 1:23 AM
@Ayush - STFU mate - i said i didnt know what was going on and was just as confused as everybody else. I was working on if's and hypothetical's. Dont @ me because you have a man crush on Cavill. Everything ive said there has been reported anyway (failed pitch/ contract disagreements/he's a notorious dbag) ....so eat a d*ck cousin
LlamaLord
LlamaLord - 11/26/2019, 4:39 PM
@OptimusGrime - Calm down, kid. It's obvious you are incapable of analytical thinking so I'll leave you alone. But seriously, seek help.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 11/25/2019, 5:08 AM
Translation: NO
Battabing
Battabing - 11/25/2019, 6:28 AM
There's no way Dwayne Johnson is going to let the Superman situation mess with his movie. That's why they're building a Shazam/Black Adam/JSA corner of the DCEU. Five gets you ten they loop Wonder Woman in, too.

Outside of a cameo, Cavill probably won't headline another Superman movie.
LlamaLord
LlamaLord - 11/25/2019, 7:52 PM
@Battabing - He doesn't want a cameo tho. If he did he would have been in Shazam. It's full feature or nothing for him now, having learnt from BvS and JL. And rightfully so.
Battabing
Battabing - 11/25/2019, 11:10 PM
@Ayush -
I believe he has one more APPEARANCE as Superman on his contract, but WB could just pay it off. That was the problem, anyway: Cavill wanted more money. WB said "No."
Since he and Garcia wouldn't play ball, WB took their character, put him on the shelf, and announced a Supergirl movie.
The fact that WB is giving the better-received Tyler Hoechlin a Superman show should be a big [frick]ing bat signal for Cavill.
OptimusGrime
OptimusGrime - 11/27/2019, 1:35 AM
@Battabing - true words right here!Its more of a middle finger to Cavill though (bringing hoechlin on)
Super12
Super12 - 11/25/2019, 6:44 AM
Bring Henry Cavill back! Give this man a real Superman movie already! All it takes is one director with a solid vision and boom - DCEU is reborn. You can move on from Snyder's version without starting over; don't throw the baby out with the bathwater.
gremlin22
gremlin22 - 11/25/2019, 7:06 AM
Maybe Cavill doesn't want another Justice League, or BvsS so he doesn't want to sign until he sees a script, and WB doesn't want to write a script until they have Cavill signed. It's like a pissing contest.
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 11/25/2019, 7:29 AM
I'd be totally cool with this. People cry too much. Let Cavill delve into more into the character.
Philvis
Philvis - 11/25/2019, 7:29 AM
WB/DC just needs to make their mind up one what they are doing. I just don't see how they are cutting ties with the Synderverse, yet keep Aquaman/WW...and possibly Flash. Cavill was fantastic in my opinion as Supes. I'd hate to see him go, but they are already muddying the waters in my opinion by recasting Batman, but keeping Aquaman/WW. Their 'strategy' just doesn't make sense. The only way I could possibly see them continuing with any semblance of coherency is a Flashpoint type of movie where it allows them to do a soft reboot for some people. Otherwise, they just need to start things over...again. Ugh.
Battabing
Battabing - 11/25/2019, 7:37 AM
@Philvis -
They have made up their mind. They don't want Cavill. Notice it's only Cavill and his people saying he's still Superman. WB is saying they like Cavill, but have no Superman plans right now (even though they just greenlighted a show for Tyler Hoechlin).

Wonder Woman and Aquaman have succeeded despite Snyder. Superman and Batman have not. That's why they're getting relaunched. All of Cavill's Superman castmates are gone, and more than likely he is, too.
Philvis
Philvis - 11/25/2019, 7:46 AM
@Battabing - Oh I don't think Cavill is sticking around. I'm speaking more to just their 'universe' in general. Each decision they make is muddying the waters more and more.
Tony93
Tony93 - 11/25/2019, 9:28 AM
@Philvis - their universe is all screwed up, plus harley who has been seen on screen with batfleck is still continuing, yet we are getting a new batman, its just a mess
Philvis
Philvis - 11/25/2019, 10:43 AM
@Tony93 - That's my issue at this point. It's just too 'out there' anymore. I just don't see how some things will be connected, while other things will not be. I think the success of WW and Aquaman caught them off guard and they don't know what to do now.
Skateanddestroy88
Skateanddestroy88 - 11/25/2019, 9:02 AM
It's not Cavill's fault that BvS and Justice League were dumpster fires or that Snyders tone for the character was way off the mark.

Honestly we all just want epic, amazing movies.

With the right people and the right tone and you could print your money
Philvis
Philvis - 11/25/2019, 10:46 AM
@Skateanddestroy88 - It still amazes me how they blew it as bad as they did. The Trinity should have printed money for them like you stated. SMH.
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