Most comic fans were, of course, aghast at the idea of stripping away the mystery and myth surrounding Batman’s arch nemesis but the studio managed to bring people around with some stellar casting choices.

Joaquin Phoenix is set to star as the titular Clown Prince of Crime while Robert DeNiro and Zazie Beetz are also going to make appearances.

Joaquin Phoenix

Where Cavill’s departure leaves other DC projects we’re not quite sure.

While his departure won’t have any immediate impact on future instalments of the franchise, Aquaman, Shazam and Wonder Woman 84, it’s undeniable that Cavill leaving and Superman being recast has the potential to confuse audiences.

And while it could be argued that moviegoers accepted Mark Ruffalo replacing Ed Norton as the Hulk in the MCU that character had only appeared in one ‘canon’ film.

Cavill’s Superman has appeared in three films and the character’s central role in the foundation of the Justice League and indeed the DCU as a whole complicates matters.

Perhaps the best thing that Warners can do is embrace this ‘Worlds of DC’ idea they’re running with and claim it’s an alternate dimension, and if people are willing to accept dimension hopping, they can definitely accept the idea of black Superman.

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