Henry Cavill may no longer be Superman
but there are still things I'd love to see from his version of the hero, like the Brainiac sequel that was teased by Zack Snyder. Henry Cavill debuted as Superman in Man of Steel over a decade ago, in 2013. His performance and the way he embodied the character was electric, and he immediately gained favor with the character's fans due to his striking resemblance to the hero, his powerful physique. , and his stance as a comic book lover.
Cavill has several passions that have dictated and directed his career, leading to his starring role in The wizardand the next war hammer films. However, until now, these functions have not always worked as expected. For example, despite being the DCEU's first hero, Cavill ended up only appearing in a few filmsand when it looked like he would make a big comeback later Black Adamthe DCEU has been retired. Despite this, there were plans laid out for what to do with Cavill's Superman, with Zack Snyder mentioning plans to pit the Man of Steel against the evil genius Brainiac.
Henry Cavill's favorite DC villain being Brainiac makes the unused plans for the character sadder
Henry Cavill almost shared the screen with the villain of his dreams
Henry Cavill's passion for comics led him to be an avid fan of superheroes before appearing as Superman himself. It also meant he understood the character's journey and some of the toughest enemies he's ever faced. With that in mind, an interviewer who spoke with Cavill during the press tour for Justice League The film took the opportunity to ask Cavill about his favorite comic book villain, and Cavill had a lot to say. After listing some of the main villains, Cavill chose Brainiac as his favoritewhich hurts, because Snyder Man of Steel 2 plans included Brainiac as the villain.
With Cavill's passion for the hero he had the opportunity to play and his love for the next villain, could have been one of the best and most authentic adaptations of any superhero movie. Cavill would probably argue for wanting to make the villain as close to the source material as possible, and in that way it could have been an entirely different version of Brainiac than anything that has appeared on screen before. However, with the DCU now firmly in the DCEU's grave, it seems like that will probably never happen, or at least not with Cavill.
Brainiac is one of DC's most underutilized live-action villains
DC invested a lot more energy into adapting other villains
Brainiac is a powerful and frightening alien who often stands out as one of the most capable candidates for Superman. While villains like Lex Luthor are human, Zod is a rogue Kryptonian, and others vary, Brainiac is often presented as a hyperintelligent cyborg or android. They also often possess organic matter in addition to the augmented parts, but the result is a being that travels the galaxy, collecting intelligence by shrinking entire cities and destroying planets. In several comic books, he is responsible for destroying Krypton.
Brainiac is a powerful and frightening alien who often stands out as one of the most capable candidates for Superman.
However, when it comes to live-action versions of the character, they are always watered down and changed in almost unrecognizable ways. In the Arrowverse show, SupergirlBrainiac was a genius alien, but ultimately he was one of the good guys. In SmallvilleJames Marsters played the character as a Kryptonian AI which was ultimately underwhelming, and overall the character has yet to get a good live-action adaptation that closely follows his comic book origins. And personally, I find this extremely disappointing, considering the The character has immense potential to be one of DC's most formidable villains.
DC's Future Sets Up the Best Chance for Brainiac's Live-Action Movie Future
The DCU Could Set the Stage for the Perfect Brainiac Adaptation
However, with the DCU Gearing Up to Create a Rich, Expansive Superhero Universe of movies and shows, there's still hope for Brainiac's future on the big screen. James Gunn has already done a lot with his first entry into the DCU, Creature Commandswhere he introduced a variety of characters into the imminent universe, and after the release of Superman trailer, more than a dozen heroes and villains have been confirmed to appear. Gunn is quickly establishing the broad scope of the DCU.
With that in mind, it's likely that Gunn will introduce a character like Brainiac at some point. The initial Superman The film will feature Lex Luthor as the main villain, but it also helps a lot to establish the reality of a world full of heroes and villains. And with Superman's powers making him an attractive target for villains looking to test their mettle, it seems inevitable that Brainiac will eventually appear in the DCU. But, it's an incredible shame that Cavill Superman will not have the chance to shine in this battle, despite his personal connection with the villain.
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