In art, as in life, it's all in the timing. Consider the fate of Henry Cavill's Superman: Though Cavill appeared as Kal-El/Clark Kent in five DC Extended Universe live-action films (or six, depending on which ones you think count), there was never a sequel to 2013's "Man of Steel." Sure, 2016's "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" is essentially the follow-up to that movie, especially as it brings back Cavill, several supporting characters, and director Zack Snyder. Yet "BvS" is undeniably an overstuffed film, splitting its focus between the two titular characters while attempting to set the table for the DCEU. Fans, defenders, and all-around enjoyers of "Man of Steel" long hoped for a proper sequel to "Man of Steel," expecting the DCEU to operate similarly to the Marvel Cinematic Univer
James Gunn's Superman Sequel Has The Same Villain As Henry Cavill's Canceled Man Of Steel 2

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