Cavill: Door ‘hasn’t closed’ on Superman, but 1st, ‘Witcher’

Henry Cavill is all-in on his Netflix fantasy series “The Witcher,” but he says the “door hasn’t closed”on a return as Superman in the DC cinematic universe.

Cavill last played the superhero in 2017′s “Justice League” and it’s unclear whether any upcoming movies will feature the character. There are several films based on DC superheroes in the works, including sequels to “Wonder Woman” and “Aquaman.”

Cavill dons a long white wig to play monster hunter Geralt of Rivia in “The Witcher,” an ambitious eight-episode adaptation of Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski’s books. With intense magic, scheming political factions and epic battles, it’s targeting the audiences that made “Game of Thrones” a worldwide phenomenon.

“I live in the fantasy genre anyway, that’s my hobby. And so for me, it was always — it was always obvious. It was like yes, of course, these shows can be popular,” Cavill said. “It was always a target. I always wanted to bring things like this to to the screen in one way, shape or form.”

The show premieres on Netflix on Dec. 20, and production begins early next year on a second season.

The series features Cavill’s Geralt engaging in intricately choreographed swordplay, relaxing in a bath and talking to his horse — all recognizable moments for fans of the acclaimed hit 2015 role-playing game “The Witcher 3.” Cavill says his horse chats recalled his real-life dialogue with his American Akita dog Kal, who shows up regularly on his Instagram feed…….read more

Source: AP News