Henry Cavill will not return as Superman as he said

recently made a shocking announcement he will not be returning as the Man of Steel

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Henry Cavill, the actor behind Superman’s iconic red and blue costume

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. His portrayal of the iconic superhero was one of the most celebrated performances

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his absence from future films will be sorely missed.

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Henry Cavill no longer playing Superman has been met with deep sadness from his fans across the globe

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