THE WITCHER And MAN OF STEEL Star Henry Cavill Says He's Open To Donning Superman's Red Trunks

THE WITCHER And MAN OF STEEL Star Henry Cavill Says He's Open To Donning Superman's Red Trunks

Henry Cavill has made no secret of his desire to reprise the role of Superman in the DC Extended Universe, but if it happens, could he be rocking a comic accurate costume? The actor is open to it...

By JoshWilding - Dec 17, 2021 09:12 AM EST
Filed Under: Man of Steel

As divisive as Zack Snyder's take on the DC Extended Universe may have been, it's hard to find fault with the Superman costume worn by Henry Cavill. It's not entirely comic accurate, though, as the red trunks - which have proven themselves surprisingly divisive in recent years - are missing. Now, the Justice League and Man of Steel star admits he would be open to donning them.

Appearing on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to promote The Witcher season 2, Cavill was asked by the host about never suiting-up in Superman's "big red underwear."

"[The trunks were] a bit of a hangover from strongmen in the '20s," the actor responded. "I thought it had potential to work. I really loved my suit. I thought it was pretty cool. However, if it were to happen again, I would definitely be open to the idea of adding the trunks in some way, shape or form."

When Colbert joked that they could be reimagined as "tasteful" red thong, Cavill humorously responded with, "only in the back."

Unfortunately, it's starting to look like Cavill's interest in returning as Superman remains relatively one-sided. Warner Bros. plans to introduce Sasha Calle's Supergirl in The Flash and has at least two Superman projects in the works with Black leads (both of which sound like compelling new takes on the hero). There's surely still room for his Kal-El, though, so fingers crossed the studio listens to fans!

Check out the full interview with Cavill in the player below:
 

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thelastson18
thelastson18 - 12/17/2021, 9:33 AM
As much as I would love for Cavill to get another shot, if we got a rebooted Superman in true same vein as Reeves’ The Batman, I wouldn’t be upset. Start fresh, no need to do an origin story. Have him face a threat like Metallica, Brainiac or even Parasite. There’s so much potential with the character, but WB is too hyper focused on Batman everything
thelastson18
thelastson18 - 12/17/2021, 9:33 AM
@thelastson18 - metallo* not Metallica lmao
AscendedExtra
AscendedExtra - 12/17/2021, 9:41 AM
@thelastson18 - Superman tried to destroy the Metal, but the metal was much too strong!
19Batman84
19Batman84 - 12/17/2021, 10:04 AM
@thelastson18 - were you listening to them when you wrote that? lol
TheWalkingCuban
TheWalkingCuban - 12/17/2021, 9:34 AM
If he played Shazam it could confuse the Rock and he’ll start malfunctioning and say “I… I can’t wait to fightfightfightfightfight” and he’ll explode in cheap cgi computer fragments
KingLeonidas
KingLeonidas - 12/17/2021, 9:34 AM
@TheWalkingCuban - But haven't you heard? The hierarchy of the DC universe is about to change?
TheWalkingCuban
TheWalkingCuban - 12/17/2021, 9:36 AM
@TheWalkingCuban - Little black and blue Minecraft blocks
TheWalkingCuban
TheWalkingCuban - 12/17/2021, 9:36 AM
@KingLeonidas - Yes change clothes
AmazingFILMporg
AmazingFILMporg - 12/17/2021, 9:36 AM
He is a star!


He doesnt need DC.


If DC dont want him then other major studios will use him and respect him like he deserves🙋
IronGenesis
IronGenesis - 12/17/2021, 9:38 AM
“Unfortunately, it appears Cavill's interest in returning as Superman remains relatively one-sided.”

Sadly, true.

BUT

Hollywood is a copy-cat league. Let’s see what tune WB sings after they see the #’s bringing back older incarnations of the Spider-Man do for Disney/SONY.

AmazingFILMporg
AmazingFILMporg - 12/17/2021, 10:09 AM
@IronGenesis -


WB is having their NWH version with The Flash💁
KWilly
KWilly - 12/17/2021, 9:43 AM
It's crazy how well this dude's career has taken off post-Superman. He really does not need DC whatsoever
Razorface1
Razorface1 - 12/17/2021, 10:46 AM
@KWilly - Thats what makes this so sad. Man just wants to play Superman :(
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 12/17/2021, 9:46 AM
At this point this man has dropped so many hints, WB must take atleast one right? Or do we have to wait for Cavill to straight up say: ''WB, I want to return as Superman''?

For me it doesn't have to be for a Superman movie. If it's in a supporting role in a Supergirl movie, I'm fine with it too. This man really deserves another chance if WB keeps all the other characters too.
Blergh
Blergh - 12/17/2021, 9:51 AM
Just have him return in the DCEU with a director that actually loves and respects Superman.
He CAN pull it off
dracula
dracula - 12/17/2021, 10:01 AM
Worst superman ever
dracula
dracula - 12/17/2021, 10:15 AM
@Waddles - at least Cain’s portrayal somewhat resembles the character

Cavil is only superman in name
Blergh
Blergh - 12/17/2021, 10:20 AM
@dracula - agreed and yet I fully believe Cavill as an actor could be the perfect Superman.
I fully blame it on Snyder and his edgy sensibilites
dracula
dracula - 12/17/2021, 10:37 AM
@Blergh - I agree he could be a good superman, but im basing this on what we got not what could have been
dracula
dracula - 12/17/2021, 10:38 AM
@Waddles - I agree he could be a good superman, but im basing this on what we got not what could have been

like really George Clooney really isnt a terrible choice for bruce wayne but he is the star of the worst batman movie
solskulldeath
solskulldeath - 12/17/2021, 10:43 AM
@dracula - I guess he's the most accurate superman ever straight from the comic. the only problem is, and the main problem was ZACK SNYDER how he shape the character of his version, which is mostly...failed.
Superspecialawesomeguy
Superspecialawesomeguy - 12/17/2021, 10:02 AM
Funny enough in recent years I've actually warmed up somewhat to giving Supes back his old trunks but only if it's a certain style; like if the trunks were more darker and metallic and looked actual strongmen trunks instead of underwear like in the animated series or when he's drawn by Ed Mcguinness.




DalekCraigWasson
DalekCraigWasson - 12/17/2021, 10:04 AM
If they ever reboot the continuity again, just make underwear on the outside Kryptonian style and have (a still alive!) Jonathan Kent make a joke about it while Martha compares it to strongman and says she could work something like that up.
MosquitoFarmer
MosquitoFarmer - 12/17/2021, 10:11 AM
With the way things have been going in movies of late, even if it's not for many years, there's a solid chance we'll see him on screen as Superman again. We've been seeing a lot of old faces returning, and that we're even getting Keaton back as Batman is still wild to me.
Arthorious
Arthorious - 12/17/2021, 10:14 AM
I feel for ya Henry but the likely hood of you reprising the role of Superman seems very very low for WB. I seriously doubt we will see Cavill get another solo Superman movie (maybe a cameo)
GhostDog
GhostDog - 12/17/2021, 10:23 AM
The fact that they got rid of them was the wrong move. That being said, his time seems over. They gonna reboot like Reeves with Batman.
ZomZom
ZomZom - 12/17/2021, 11:22 AM
Met Henry in the Netherlands once, he was visiting a relative. He was just becoming known but wasn't an arse like most young celebs. He definitely still has that Clark/Superman honesty, off-centre duality and charisma.
LSHF
LSHF - 12/17/2021, 11:27 AM
Superman or not, I'm hoping Marvel gives him the role of Captain Britain.
superherodevourer
superherodevourer - 12/17/2021, 11:36 AM
WB own rights to the OG superhero that started all this but they don't know what to do with him.Worse, Batgirl getting her movie and even blue beetle,wtf WB?
VileBlood
VileBlood - 12/17/2021, 11:53 AM
Snyder and WB really did him dirty. He had potential as Superman but Snyder/WB don't have the same care and passion for the character that Cavill clearly has.
ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 12/17/2021, 11:59 AM
If he doesn't return as Supes I'd like to see him as Captain Britain.
DarthKnights
DarthKnights - 12/17/2021, 1:20 PM
He needs to focus on Connor MacLeod for Highlander....that is the next big franchise.
DanFlashesShirt
DanFlashesShirt - 12/18/2021, 11:50 AM
Ugh, plz no. Never understood why people are so for those in live action. Not *everything* needs to be translated from comics.
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