“Henry Cavill is Superman”: Zack Snyder Sparks More DCU Controversy After Joining Instagram

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Fans who have been hoping the director will be able to continue his work on the DC Universe—featuring Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, and others—have been given even more reason to support that idea. He recently joined Instagram and shared posts that many are finding exciting.

Ever since James Gunn and Peter Safran became co-CEOs of DC Studios and restarted the DC movie universe without the original cast, fans of Zack Snyder have been quick to criticize Gunn’s *Superman*. They’ve voiced complaints about everything from the film’s visuals and Gunn’s creative choices to comparisons between David Corenswet and Henry Cavill, and the negativity continues.

When Zack Snyder joined Instagram, one of his first posts was a behind-the-scenes photo of Henry Cavill from the set of *Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice*. While the photo itself would have generated a lot of buzz, his caption – simply stating “Henry Cavill is Superman” – caused it to go viral. The post quickly racked up nearly half a billion likes and was widely shared, with fans emphasizing that Cavill is, and always will be, their preferred actor to play Superman.

Zack Snyder Has Continued to Share BTS Shots

Zack Snyder’s recent post is likely to energize his fans, encouraging them to campaign for his return to lead the DC Universe. The inclusion of a new image of Joe Manganiello as Deathstroke – a character fans felt was unfairly sidelined when Ben Affleck’s Batman film was cancelled – fueled this sentiment and intensified calls for Snyder to be able to finish his vision for the DC franchise.

It’s worth pointing out that while these images are popular with Zack Snyder’s fans, the director has been consistently sharing behind-the-scenes photos from various projects, including his current film, *The Last Photograph*.

Zack Snyder got to share his cut of *Justice League* in 2021, but that’s the definite end of that story – it won’t be revisited. Everyone connected to the DC Extended Universe, including Snyder, has stated they’ve moved on, but fans are reluctant to accept it.

Since leaving his position overseeing DC content at Warner Bros., Zack Snyder has been busy with several new projects. These include his *Rebel Moon* films and the animated series *Twilight of the Gods* on Netflix, as well as the *Army of the Dead* universe, also for Netflix. While *Rebel Moon* didn’t receive great reviews, Snyder has hinted at many more stories he’d like to tell, but whether those stories get made depends on Netflix’s willingness to invest in the idea. He’s also currently working on an *LAPD SWAT* movie and an MMA film called *Brawler*, though neither has a confirmed release date yet.

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2025-10-20 02:18