Henry Cavill fans are upset over The Flash movie’s Superman cameo for following the same route that James Gunn opted for with Peacemaker‘s finale – featuring a faceless Man of Steel. The big reveal was given away in an international TV Spot which shows Barry Allen witnessing the superhero in action through a TV news report.
The Flash is just weeks away from its theatrical release so WBD’s DC Studios is amping up the marketing. Moreover, the studio has been hosting fan screenings for the speedster flick to help spread the word on what’s been positioned as one of the best CBM titles. However, with a slow $70-75 million opening projection – many fans have argued the movie has failed to cater to the Snyderverse followers which could ultimately affect its earnings.
The brief appearance is a blink-and-you-miss-it moment that appears to show the Man of Steel using his laser vision to stop a volcanic eruption. The only proof that it is Cavill’s iteration of Supes comes from the use of Zack Snyder‘s Man of Steel suit in the scene similar to the 2019’s Shazam! cameo.
Henry Cavill’s fanbase seems utterly displeased by the cameo calling it, “The faceless Superman trilogy is complete” referring to the 2019’s Shazam and Peacemaker appearance. Though filmmaker Andy Muschietti recently stated he “honored” the characters created under Zack Snyder’s vision.
Another faceless Henry Cavill Superman cameo 💀 https://t.co/VenMyBxPXu pic.twitter.com/74WFyKbBmt
— Blu 蓝兵 (@bluboy43) June 1, 2023
Everytime Henry Cavill’s Superman is in a non Snyder-DC movie, disrespect to his iteration of the character happens pic.twitter.com/YOy0uhy3RJ
— Teej (@UsUnitedJustice) June 1, 2023
SO we have another faceless Henry Cavill Superman cameo… https://t.co/vP0voQh5ox
— 🦜Sean🦜 (@THE_SEAN_1) June 1, 2023
Here we go again 🤦🏽♀️Henry Cavill deserves so much better #HenryCavillSuperman https://t.co/clEBqfHCPy
— Allie Brooks (@SuperHiveDC) June 1, 2023
THE FACELESS SUPPERMAN RETURNS!!! HUZZAH!!#ISTANDWITHRAYFISHER #BoycottWBD https://t.co/Ae77x2pZv3
— atonuhaque1996 #BringBackZackSnyder (@atonuhaque1996) June 1, 2023
There's something kinda funny about how post Snyder DCEU started with "no more grimdark edgy, new direction! 😤" And is now at the "Affleck is in this, Cavill liked this, I'm sure Snyder would love this! Plz come watch 🥺" stage. https://t.co/KhBbw3ATuF
— Grayson (@KnightFleck) June 1, 2023
I'M TRYING SO HARD TO NOT BE DEMOTIVATED😭 HOW ARE THEY SO BAD AT MARKETING????? PS THAT IS THE LAST LOOK OF CAVILL AS SUPERMAN? ANOTHER HEADLESS? WTFFFFFF? https://t.co/R3KqdH1Myu
— TheFilmMemer (@TheFilmMemer) June 1, 2023
The faceless Superman trilogy is complete https://t.co/7gAsj6RIEq pic.twitter.com/z31Q35rmXe
— The Hype Engine (@TheHypeEngine1) June 1, 2023
Did they just show the “Cavill cameo”?(if you can call it that)🤭 https://t.co/K8kY0a2VzK
— James (@JILexander) June 1, 2023
And this is how @wbd and @JamesGunn say goodbye to the Superman of the last decade in #TheFlash, with another poor faceless cameo on TV. Disrespectful and shameful once again. You don't deserve the best Superman ever, you don't deserve Henry Cavill. @theFlash #HenryCavillSuperman pic.twitter.com/cS4tblp1LU
— Ragar de Númenor (@Ragar9310) June 1, 2023
Another faceless Cavill cameo I’m tired https://t.co/shVRGGWbnH pic.twitter.com/R2eAGXEKFU
— Spyderr (@lolSpyderr) June 1, 2023
Another faceless Superman 💀 https://t.co/wkEAhu4g8z
— ⚔Ian⚔ (@ian_of_rivia) June 1, 2023
WB has also noted in the film’s production notes that Zack Snyder’s Justice League was used for the aesthetic decisions in The Flash. Even so, the movie uses John Williams‘ Superman theme rather than Hans Zimmer‘s track from MOS according to Soundtrack album credits.
“Production designer Paul Denham Austerberry was charged with creating a cohesive and contemporary visual language that bridges the two worlds that collide… the Anton Furst designs from Tim Burton’s BATMAN and Patrick Tatopoulos’ work from Zack Snyder’s JUSTICE LEAGUE.”
On the bright side, Sasha Calle‘s performance as Supergirl may have won over the DCU fandom as a whole. Moreover, the actress claims Cavill also gave his approval. Though it is unclear if her version has a future in DCU with no word yet if DC Studios’ Supergirl: Woman Of Tomorrow would feature a new actor playing Kara Danvers.
NEW: I spoke with Supergirl Sasha Calle about her chat with Superman Henry Cavill. “Does Superman approve? Does the cuz approve?” Does he? Check it out , via @Fandango #TheFlash pic.twitter.com/Cjhx0bgjwq
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) June 1, 2023
The Flash will open in theaters on June 13.
