Henry Cavill Retires From His Superman Role Despite the Rock’s Efforts

By: Alok Nayak Image Credit: YouTube & Twitter

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[{"selector":"#anim-cda70385-71c9-4bef-8f84-b1007c9b9b6a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-17.76892042683337%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] It was rumored that DC was planning huge projects involving Henry Cavill's Superman following Black Adam.

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[{"selector":"#anim-e2c65da9-025f-407f-9a32-dd10e491b15a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6fdf7649-29d5-49a5-90c0-3c5c677fa16d","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 75.05974%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d1d29ba3-d52b-4cf9-b876-76dae8e7a399","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":200,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b2150405-a791-449b-9663-de54dd8ea1a7 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-2.816550836613113%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Henry Cavill addressed his fans and stated: "For those who have been by my side through the years… we can mourn for a bit, but then we must remember… Superman is still around."

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Henry Cavill Retires From His Superman Role Despite the Rock’s Efforts

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