Henry Cavill says he will not return as Superman

DC fans across the globe collectively mourned Wednesday.

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British actor Henry Cavill said he will no longer be donning the red cape.

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Superman in the DC Comics extended cinematic universe.

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Fans were stunned as this comes after Cavill announced.

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Cavill even made a cameo as Superman in a mid-credits scene at the end.

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On Instagram, Cavill explained he had a meeting with flimmaker.

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James Gunn and British film producer Peter Safran, who in October.

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I will, after all, not be returning as Superman.

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