With Henry Cavill dropped from the role, that red cape is up for grabs.

Henry Cavill will not be returning as Superman in the franchise&rsquo;s upcoming feature film. The former Man of Steel took to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CmK7eLWJ0as/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;ig_rid=5525c7d8-f3fe-471e-9b45-e25f9e554739" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a> to say, &ldquo;It&rsquo;s sad news, everyone. I will, after all, not be returning as Superman. After being told by the studio to announce my return back in October, prior to their hire, this news isn&rsquo;t the easiest, but that&rsquo;s life.&rdquo;
So why the sudden Warner Bros release? DC Studios co-head James Gunn <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/dec/15/henry-cavill-dropped-as-superman-after-james-gunn-announces-new-movie)" target="_blank" rel="noopener">plans to center the film around Superman&rsquo;s younger years</a>, hence 39-year-old Cavill not being particularly suitable for the role. That leaves us with one question: who will play the next Clark Kent? There has been much buzz surrounding the topic. <a href="https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1613939890659659777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1613939890659659777%7Ctwgr%5Ea24cef79b0da33876442d703ae4f71da7ef4783c%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.teenvogue.com%2Fstory%2Fjacob-elordi-new-superman-rumors-shut-down-by-dceu-director" target="_blank" rel="noopener">In a recent tweet</a>, Gunn disclosed that casting for the role has yet to begin.
Although the potential candidates are merely hearsay, it sure is fun to speculate. Read along as L&rsquo;OFFICIEL rounds up a list of plausible supermen.&nbsp;

David Corenswet

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Not only does he look like a young Clark Kent, but David Corenswet also wants the job. In 2019, the actor told Entertainment Weekly that his <a href="https://ew.com/tv/2019/11/26/breaking-big-the-politician-david-corenswet/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">&ldquo;pie-in-the-sky ambition is definitely to play Superman.&rdquo;</a>&nbsp;As evidenced by the many <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/DC_Cinematic/comments/10d7rc7/david_corenswet_they_have_to_pick_him_for_the/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reddit threads</a> speculating his casting for the role, Corenswet has won over DC fans' support. &nbsp;

Michael B. Jordan

<a href="https://preview.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/best-movies-michael-b-jordan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael B. Jordan</a> is currently in the process of producing a Superman-adjacent&nbsp;series for HBO Max called&nbsp;<a href="https://deadline.com/2021/10/michael-b-jordan-val-zod-superhero-writers-darnell-metayer-josh-peters-hbo-max-1234863004/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Val-Zod</a>, which features a Black Superman. Perhaps the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/michael-b-jordan-superman-black-panther" target="_blank" rel="noopener">actor will continue along the superhero track</a>? Given that Jordan <a href="https://www.esquire.com/uk/culture/film/a42294907/next-superman-an-analysis/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">seems to be done with Marvel</a> after a brief concluding cameo in&nbsp;<a href="https://time.com/6230536/black-panther-wakanda-forever-michael-b-jordan-killmonger-cameo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Black Panther: Wakanda Forever</a>, this outcome certainly holds merit.&nbsp;

Miles Teller

<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/miles-teller-top-gun-maverick-fendi-party-fashion-week" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Miles Teller</a>&rsquo;s commanding performance in <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/miles-teller-iconic-roles-upcoming-movies-top-gun-maverick-the-offer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Top Gun: Maverick</a> more than proved that he has what it takes to play Superman. From fans accounts to <a href="https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/next-superman" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GQ</a>, Teller seems to be top among people's guesses.&nbsp;

Jacob Elordi&nbsp;

Could <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/men/tag-heuer-new-brand-ambassdor-jacob-elordi-mens-watch" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jacob Elordi</a> be the next Man of Steel? Despite there being many Reddit rumors surrounding the topic, this is dubious. Elordi has another pair of shoes to fill: <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/elvis-presley-best-movies" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Elvis Presley</a> in Sofia Coppola's upcoming biopic on <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/priscilla-presley-young-elvis-wife" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Priscilla Presley</a>.

Austin Butler

Speaking of <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/first-look-austin-butler-elvis-presley-baz-luhrmann-biopic" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Elvis</a>, Golden Globe winner, Oscar nominee, and all-around It boy <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/austin-butler-iconic-roles-zoey-101-icarly-elvis-dune-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Austin Butler</a> is undoubtedly having his moment right now. Although the actor is 31 years old, his youthful appearance would make him an excellent pick. An undeniable front-runner among DC fans, mock-ups have been circulating online of Butler sporting the iconic red cape.

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