In it, Cavill plays Geralt of Rivia, with the series becoming one of Cavill's most well-received projects. Cavill has also landed major roles in the Enola Homes franchise, The Ministry of Ungentelmanly Warfare,

Horowitz asked Gunn about how he was able to break the news to Cavill, who portrayed Superman in several films, including 2013’s “Man of Steel” and 2016’s “Batman v Superman,” after he publicly announced in October 2022 that he would be returning as Superman.

In an interview on the podcast Happy Sad Confused, James Gunn revealed that he had a difficult conversation with the actor to inform him that he would not return to play the Man of Steel.