There is a Possibility that Michael B. Jordan Will Be the Next Superman

Source: Warner Bros.

Source: Marvel

Is a black Superman on the way?

Henry Cavill, who has played Superman in Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Justice League, will not be reprising his role as the iconic superhero. Deadline reported the news on Wednesday, September 12th.

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The site is reporting that they are in the hunt for a new actor to play Superman. One of the actors executives have discussed is Michael B Jordan, who, amazingly enough, has already appeared in two superhero movies. (He played the Human Torch in the 2015 mess FANT4STIC; and he was Killmonger in Black Panther.)

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However, any news of a new Superman seems premature. According to Deadline, DC is focusing on a Supergirl movie. The script for that is being written by Oren Uziel.

Source: Deadline

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