Henry Cavill as BATMAN Coming back in DCU...

ames Gunn just said he wants Henry Cavill back in the DCU—and the fan-cast options are wild. So let’s see what Henry Cavill could play in the new DCU.

Cavill left the Superman role in late 2022 when Gunn and Safran rebooted the character with a younger Clark Kent, now played by David Corenswet.

If Jason Momoa can return in a new role, so can Henry Cavill.

Here are my top picks for who Cavill could play next:

Number 1. Mister Miracle
Cavill could bring emotional depth and cosmic scope to Scott Free—ideal for introducing the DCU’s New Gods and expanding into darker, larger-than-life territory.

Number 2. Batman – Thomas Wayne
Many fans suggest Cavill as an older, grittier Bruce Wayne or an alternate-universe Thomas Wayne. It fits Gunn’s plan for The Brave and the Bold and offers a striking visual match with the new Superman lead.

Number 3. Deathstroke
An imposing antagonist with weight and intensity. Cavill’s physicality and brooding presence make him ideal for Slade Wilson. Gunn has confirmed Deathstroke will appear in the DCU.

Number 4. Manchester Black
A morally complex villain with telepathic powers and a strong ideological conflict with Superman. Cavill could elevate this underrated DC character into a compelling cinematic adversary.

Number 5. Cosmic or Hero Roles (like Captain Atom, Hyperman, Jay Garrick, Hourman, Red Tornado)
This shortlist includes characters from the Golden and Silver Ages or sci-fi archetypes. Cavill fits both the gravitas and scale—especially Captain Atom or Hyperman, who blend power and introspection.

Number 6. Blue Beetle’s Ted Kord or Adam Strange
Fans suggest Cavill could play Ted Kord—the genius inventor—or cosmic adventurer Adam Strange—both roles leverage his physical presence and intellectual charisma.

Why Cavill Fits Well in These Roles

Mister Miracle — Emotionally rich, New Gods gateway role

Batman / Thomas Wayne — Physique & grit ideal for a darker, older Batman variant

Deathstroke — Intensity and physical threat match Slade Wilson

Manchester Black — Complex antihero with direct Superman ties

Captain Atom / Hyperman — Powerhouse with cosmic or ideological depth

Ted Kord / Adam Strange — Charismatic, tech-savvy hero with versatility

So—what do you think?