Henry Cavill may have moved on from Superman — and is currently prepping for the Highlander reboot — but fans haven’t let go of seeing him return to comic book movies.
Whether it’s as the next Wolverine, a live-action Captain Britain, or even the DCU’s new Batman, Cavill remains one of the most fan-favorite-actors in CBMs.
Cavill Back as Wolverine?
Henry Cavill made headlines when he showed up as a variant of Wolverine in Deadpool & Wolverine, a surprise cameo that caught many fans off guard (Henry is actually the first actor to play Wolverine since Hugh Jackman 25 years ago). While, it may have been brief, it was enough to ignite speculation about his future as Marvel’s next take on the character.
Last year, we reported that Cavill was in talks with Marvel to play Wolverine. Another outlet later confirmed he had discussions with Marvel, and with Secret Wars on the horizon, Marvel is clearly laying the groundwork for fresh casting (though at the same time, rumors offer Feige wants Jackman to stick around).
Henry fits the physical profile for the role. He could also bring a darker, more comics-accurate R-rated version of Logan, and Marvel’s multiverse gives them room to expand without retconning Jackman’s legacy.
With the Fox universe winding down and Secret Wars expected to reboot the MCU, Cavill may be in line to take over the role in a more permanent way.
Captain Britain Was the Early Front-Runner
Back in 2021–2022, Cavill was rumored to be in talks with Marvel Studios to play Captain Britain, a British super-soldier tied to the multiverse.
Cavill acknowledged the rumors himself, saying:
“I have seen the various rumors about Captain Britain and that would be loads of fun to do a cool, modernized version of that — like the way they modernized Captain America. There’s something fun about that, and I do love being British.”
Marvel hasn’t acted on the idea yet, but the door remains open for a full blow role for Henry Cavill in the MCU.
James Gunn Says He’s Open to Recasting Cavill in the DCU
On a recent episode of Happy Sad Confused, James Gunn responded as follows when Josh Hororwitz asked if it would be too confusing to cast Cavill as another DC character:
“Absolutely not. No, I talked to him about it on that day. So yeah. No, I would I would love to put Henry in something.”
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Henry Cavill as the DCU Batman?
That one quote sparked a wave of speculation, especially from DC fans hoping to see Cavill return to DC, with some recommending Henry as Batman in The Brave and the Bold.
The upcoming DCU movie is said to be featuring Batman mentoring Damian, and Cavill fits that mold and even looks the part of Bruce Wayne.
Marvel or DC?
Cavill may no longer wear the red cape, but he’s still orbiting both comic book universes.
On the Marvel side, he’s already stepped in as a Wolverine variant and reliable sources say he’s had real talks about a future with the studio. Whether that’s a full-time Wolverine, Captain Britain, or something else entirely remains to be seen.
On the DC side, Gunn says the door’s open. Cavill already has the fanbase, the physique, and the legacy. If Gunn is looking for a grounded, established actor to anchor The Brave and the Bold, Cavill fits.
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