Key Takeaways:
– Henry Cavill has made his Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) debut in Deadpool & Wolverine.
– Cavill, formerly Superman, has reacted positively to his cameo in the blockbuster film.
– Zack Snyder, Cavill’s ex-director, has also commented on Cavill’s move to MCU.
Henry Cavill Powers up in Deadpool & Wolverine
Actor Henry Cavill, famous for his role as Clark Kent/Superman in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU), recently made a much-anticipated appearance in the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe film, Deadpool & Wolverine. Cavill played a variant of Wolverine, a role which originally belonged to Hugh Jackman. His cameo in the movie, which is currently the top-grossing film globally, thrilled his legion of fans.
Cavill’s Reaction to His MCU debut
Recently, Cavill took to Instagram to display his reaction to his cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine. Considering the film has made a sweeping $824.1 million worldwide, it’s no surprise that the actor was excited to share his thoughts on social media. Cavill posted an image of himself as the Wolverine variant, humorously captioning it, “To be safe, I shaved the moustache off for this one. Just the moustache.”
This clever remark is a playful jab at his DCEU days, specifically referencing the ill-fated production of 2017’s Justice League. During the film’s notorious reshoots, Cavill had sported a mustache for his role in Mission: Impossible – Fallout. Obliged by contract to keep the mustache, the Justice League team had to use digital effects to erase it, resulting in an embarrassingly poor on-screen appearance of Superman.
Zack Snyder’s Two Cents on Cavill’s Switch to MCU
Cavill’s role in Deadpool & Wolverine initiated discussions about MCU treating its actors with more respect than DCEU, a sentiment proposed by the movie’s character, Deadpool. Naturally, this drew the attention of Zack Snyder, Cavill’s former DCEU director, and prompted him to comment on Cavill’s move to MCU.
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Snyder responded to news of Cavill’s cameo. While he admitted he had not seen the film yet, he did share his thoughts, stating, “I haven’t seen it yet, but I did hear about it. Sounds fun.”
Snyder did not shy away from acknowledging the movie’s joke about DCEU underutilizing Cavill. With a grin, he admitted that Cavill was his ideal Superman, expressing regret over his inability to fully capitalize on Cavill’s popularity as the favored superhero.
Conclusion: Cavill’s Future Prospects in MCU
Snyder conceded that he would be glad to see more of Cavill either in the MCU or DCEU, uplifting the hopes of Cavill’s fans. However, it’s still unclear whether Cavill’s cameo will pave the way for future MCU roles.
In the meantime, Deadpool & Wolverine continues to captivate audiences in theaters around the world—an accomplishment certainly amplified by the star-studded cameo of Henry Cavill. It’s certainly intriguing to see how his switch to MCU will pan out and what it may mean for his superhero career.
