Dwayne Johnson Says He Got Warner Bros. Bring Back Henry Cavill As Superman

Dwayne Johnson revealed that Warner Bros did not want to bring back Henry Cavill as Superman.

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In a video on Twitter, Johnson shared that he "worked hard" to change the stance of the showrunners.

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Johnson starred in the recently released "Black Adam," in which Cavill's Superman makes a cameo at the end.

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The former pro wrestler stated that Cavill needed to return to the role to help establish Black Adam's character in the DC universe.

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He also shared that it would help build better stories for future DC universe films.

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Johnson praised Cavill as the best actor to have portrayed Superman.

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He said, "Henry Cavill is our generations Superman and in my opinion, the greatest Superman."

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"Black Adam" debuted in theatres on October 21, 2022.

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It has grossed over $350 million since its release.

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