Black Adam’s surprise recurring post-credits scene actor has reportedly only signed a one-time appearance deal for their cameo in the DCEU movie.
Warning: This article contains spoilers for Black Adam.Black AdamThe surprising returning DCEU star has reportedly only signed a one-time deal to reprise their roles in the post-credits scene of the latest DCEU movies. The film finally saw Dwayne Johnson take on the role of the titular DC Comics antihero after a long period of development hell. Black Adam received a mixed critical reception upon its theatrical release on October 21, but has its strongest box office opening night since 2018 Aquarius.
After defeating Sabbac (Marwan Kenzari) and assuming his role as protector and ruler of Kahndaq, Black Adam faces a new challenge in the post-credits scene of Black Adam. Although the antihero had reached an agreement with the remaining members of the Justice Society of America in the film’s conclusion, Adam was still seen as a threat by Viola Davis’ Amanda Waller, so the head of Task Force X sent a holographic warning to him. Adam in an effort to keep his movements confined to Kahndaq. While Adam was unfazed by Waller’s threats, she soon revealed that she had “asked a favor” as… Henry Cavill’s Superman Made Its DCEU Return and tried to talk to the powerful ruler of Johnson. While Cavill’s return is a very welcome surprise to longtime DCEU fans after much uncertainty about his character’s future, a new report suggests the actor’s full return to the franchise isn’t quite final yet.
As reported by THR through their last Warmth vision newsletter, Cavill’s cameo in Black Adam was not part of a larger contract that would guarantee his future for DCEU. According to the newsletter, sources within the film industry suggest that the actor had only agreed to a one-time reprisal for his role in the post-credits scene, rather than a long-term deal to return to the franchise. Despite this, the studio is reportedly interested in seeing Cavill return in a larger capacity in future DCEU productions.
What does the return of Cavill’s Superman mean for the future of the DCEU?
While Black Adam set up a Superman showdown, Cavill’s return to the role not only shows that the actor could potentially return to the franchise, but also hints at Warner Bros.’ plans. Discovery for the DCEU after a long period of uncertainty. While projects such as: peacekeeper, Shazam! The wrath of the godsand Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom will continue the stories of established DCEU characters, recent changes and departures from Warner Bros. Discovery has led many to speculate whether the studio may want to reboot the franchise due to the events of The flash. In addition, the releases of both the original version of Justice League and Zack Snyder’s Justice League have led to uncertainty about which events can be considered canon for the rest of the DCEU. While issues surrounding the continuity of each Justice League film remains, the studio is reportedly hoping to develop and re-film a new Cavill-led Superman film The flash to show Ben Affleck’s Batman, showing that Warner Bros. In any case, Discovery is committed to maintaining and building on the elements of the DCEU that have been well received by the public.
While many of the films he appeared in, after his debut in Man of Steel, Cavill’s Superman is a critically acclaimed casting decision in the DCEU. As such, many devoted DCEU fans have hoped that the actor would get another chance to show off his on-screen portrayal of the character. And while Black AdamSuperman’s cameo may have been a one-time deal, the renewed interest from Warner Bros. Discovery in the character is a good sign that the hero of Cavill may return in the near future.
Source: THR
