Top 15 Actors who can play Superman in new DCU

Fans were happy to see Henry Cavill returning as Superman as was saw him in the post-credits scene of Black Adam. And then, Henry Cavill announces that he is leaving the Witcher franchise to give more time to DC. But, after James Gunn became the co-CEO and co-Chairman as the creative head of DC Studios, he removed Henry Cavill from Superman, as he wants to create a whole new universe, and in that, a new younger Superman will be introduced. But, which actor will be the next Superman in the New DC Universe? Well, we got the top 15 actors who can play Superman and replace Henry Cavill.

Top 15 actors who can replace Henry Cavill as Superman

1. Jacob Elordi

Jacob Elordi is one of the contenders for the role of Superman in the New DC Universe. He has quickly become famous as he came to Hollywood. He is very renowned for HBO’s Euphoria. His acting skills are very good, and he is just 25 years old and hence a perfect candidate for a younger Superman as James Gunn also wants a younger version of Superman. He also has a chiseled jaw just like Clark Kent. Just need some work on his body and then he is perfectly fit in Superman’s shoes which makes him one of the most eligible actors who can play Superman.

2. Liam Hemsworth

If DC Studios want an actor who can recast Henry Cavill as Superman, then Liam Hemsworth is one of the great choices for doing Superman in the New DC Universe. He is handsome, has dark hair, and most importantly, is young. He probably won’t have many fans following, but his acting has won hearts. He is best known for the Hunger Games movie series.

3. Armie Hammer

Armie Hammer is an American actor, he began his acting career with guest appearances in many television series. But, if he gets the chance to play the role of Superman then he will be leading the new DC Universe. His age is 36 years, but he can do the role of young Superman as well as charming, and muscular. So, Armie Hammer is in contention for playing Superman.

4. Glen Powell

Glen Powell is one of the greatest actors in 2022. He was alongside Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick, which is one of the biggest movies in the post-pandemic era. Superman’s character is very important in DC, and he can take that responsibility for the role of Superman. He is good-looking, physically fit, a youth perfectly fit for the spot of Clark Kent a.k.a Superman.

5. Jeremy Irvine

Jeremy Irvine is an who can do the role of Superman in the New DC Universe. Jeremy Irvine is quite young and his looks matched the looks that the character Superman wanted. He is best known for the War Horse which was released in 2011.

6. Matt Bomer

Matt Bomer is another choice who can replace Henry Cavill as Superman. Matt Bomer has played Superman before as he voiced Superman in the animated film named Superman: Unbound his voice perfectly fits Superman, now it’s time for the looks of Superman, as he has Superman’s iconic loose hair the only thing that he needs is a costume. Though he is aged he has the potential to play a young man.

7. Jake Gyllenhaal

Jake Gyllenhaal is the next actor who can replace Henry Cavill as Superman. The 42-year-old actor could do the role of Superman as he is handsome, stylish, and charming. He is a very good actor and his acting skills are brilliant. He is famous for the movie Nightcrawler. He also done the role of Mysterio in Spider-Man: Far From Home.

8. Richard Madden

Richard Madden is the actor who can do the role of Superman as he is younger, dashing, and famous. Fans of Game of Thrones would know very well as he had very great leadership qualities. He also played the role of Ikaris in Eternals. But, in that movie he died. So, it is assumed that we won’t get any more scenes of Richard Madden in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So, he can completely give time to the new DC Universe.

9. Sam Claflin

Sam Claflin can do the role of Kal-El in the upcoming Superman movie. He is an English actor and his age is 36. He is young and handsome, he perfectly fits the role of Superman.

10. Nick Jonas

Nick Jonas is an American Singer, songwriter, and also actor. He is very young, and he has the potential to play Superman. He can do Superman for the long term also. Nick Jonas is famous for his singing talent along with his acting, as he reprises his role in the Jumanji movie series and many movies.

11. Leo Suter

Leo Sutter is another English actor who is in contention of playing Superman in the upcoming DC Universe. The looks of Leo Sutter is fulfilling the criteria to do the role of Superman. Leo Sutter is famous for the Vikings: Valhalla series.

12. Darren Criss

Another American singer, songwriter, and actor are in contention of doing the role of Superman in the new DC Universe. He perfectly fits in this role and he is also young. Just some changes are needed in his looks and then he fits there.

13. Fabien Frankel

Another British actor who can do the role of Superman. He is well known for his role as Ser Criston Cole in House of the Dragon. And he is very young. So, James Gunn and Co. could also get his eyes on this actor. Just physical changes are required to his body then he is ready to do the role of Superman.

14. David Witts

Another British actor is on the radar for doing the role of Superman. David Witts also can do the role of Superman. He is also young, and muscular, so he can do the role of him. He is not much famous, but he could be famous if he will do the role of Superman.

15. James Marsden

James Marsden is a very famous actor who could replace Henry Cavill as Superman. However, James Marsden is 49 years old but he still looks like a very young man. He is best known for playing Cyclops in the X-Men films. So, he has got experience in how to throw lasers from the eyes. Besides, his dashing look and handsomeness will make him a great Superman.

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Danish Molla

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