Henry Cavill has been Superman since 2013 when he first appeared in Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel. Since then, the British star has reprised his role as the hero in Batman V Superman and Justice League. Unfortunately for him, rumours and reports have surfaced this year that a new star could be on the cards to take over the mantle. What’s more, the reports suggest Superman will be played by a Black actor with an entirely new backstory that would break boundaries for the character. 

Boyega does have some strong competition, however, including Michael B Jordan.

Jordan was apparently being eyed for the role earlier this year, but he has recently confirmed this was all speculation.

Speaking out about the rumours, Jordan said: “You hear the whispers and the rumours and stuff like that and it’s just a compliment.

“You know, I appreciate people that think about me in that type of way for these roles. I don’t really have anything more to give on that other than it’s just flattering and I appreciate it. But, you know, whoever they get or if it goes that way, I think it’ll be an interesting thing to see.”

The upcoming Superman film is being written by author and Black Panther comic book writer Ta-Nehisi Coates.

When Coates’ project was announced he told publication Shadow and Act: “To be invited into the DC Extended Universe by Warner Bros, DC Films and Bad Robot is an honour.

“I look forward to meaningfully adding to the legacy of America’s most iconic mythic hero.”

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