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Henry Cavill announced on October 24 via social media that he will reprise his role as Superman in an upcoming Warner Bros-DC film, following his appearance in “Black Adam.” In his message to fans, he stated, “I wanted to make it official: I am back as Superman… Thank you for your support and patience. Your faith will be rewarded.” Two days later, during a live “Happy Sad Confused” podcast recording at 92NY in New York City, Cavill discussed his return as Superman for the first time.

“The character holds a special place in my heart. It’s been five years, but I never lost hope,” Cavill shared with the audience. “It’s wonderful to be here discussing it once more. The character has a bright future, and I’m thrilled to portray a Superman filled with immense joy.”

Cavill revealed that he received the invitation to shoot his “Black Adam” cameo while working on his Netflix series “The Witcher.” Although he needed to pause filming to participate, the details of his Superman comeback were so confidential that he couldn’t reveal the reason for his absence.

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“I went to Warner Bros.’ studio in the UK and got back in the suit,” Cavill said. “It was a very powerful moment for me. I wasn’t sure how I would feel…whether it would be something very emotionally connective because I put the ‘Man of Steel’ suit back on. I chose that one in particular because of the nostalgia attached to the suit. It was important for me to be standing there and enjoying that moment. That is one of the top moments in my career. It feels great to have the opportunity to wear it again.”

Cavill had this to say about the half decade he spent waiting for the news about playing Superman again: “I told myself I’m gonna let it sit and simmer in the background. I never lost hope, that was the key for me.”

Asked the status of his new Superman movie and if there are any writers and directors circling the project, Cavill responded, “You know I can’t tell you that.”

Just where Cavill’s Superman will pop up next on the big screen remains a mystery. Dwayne Johnson touted before the release of “Black Adam” that was adamant about making a movie in which Black Adam and Superman face off. The “Black Adam” credits scene confirmed that battle is on the way, although Cavill is likely to get his own standalone Superman movie first. Variety reported the Chuck Roven-produced Superman sequel is currently soliciting pitches from writers.