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Henry Cavill said he hopes to play Superman again: 'The cape is still in the closet'

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ByGood Morning America
November 11, 2021, 5:29 PM

Henry Cavill has appeared as Superman, technically, four times: 2013's "Man of Steel," 2016's "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice" as well as 2017's "Justice League," which was re-cut and rereleased in 2021 as Zack Snyder's "Justice League."

But the actor recently told The Hollywood Reporter he'd love to give it another shot.

"The cape's still in the closet," he shared.

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"There is still a lot of storytelling for me to do as a Superman, and I would absolutely love the opportunity," Cavill said. He cited the ending of Man of Steel, explaining, "The killing of Zod gave a reason for the character never to kill again."

Henry Cavill as Superman in "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice."
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"Superman falling to the ground and screaming afterward -- I don't think that was originally in the script, but I wanted to show the pain he had. I did far more emotional takes they didn't choose; tears were happening," Cavell added. "There's an opportunity for growth after that, to explore the psyche of Superman as a deep, seemingly invulnerable god-like being but with real feeling on the inside."

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