Henry Cavill in Talks to br Reprise Superman Role Cavill has played Superman in three movies, br 'Man of Steel,' 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' br and 'Justice League.' He is reportedly in discussions with br Warner Bros. to return to the big screen as br Clark Kent and his superhero alter-ego. Sources have told Deadline that br Cavill isn't expected to reprise his br role for a standalone film. Sources also say that Cavill isn't signing on for Matt Reeves' 'The Batman' or a 'Man of Steel' sequel. It is thought the superhero may appear in br 'Shazam 2,' 'Black Adam' or 'Aquaman 2.' Following his appearance as br Superman in 'Justice League,' Cavill could potentially be seen as the character again br in Zack Snyder's 'Justice League,' a director's cut which br is due to air next year on HBO Max. But sources have told 'Variety' he won't be donning the br cape for the project and that he is more likely to make a br cameo in an upcoming DC motion picture instead.