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Recent rumors indicate thatHenry Cavillmay be vying for a part in theMCU , and though some surmise he could be hurl as Marvel Studios ' Doctor Doom , there are several other sinewy characters the former - DCEU actor could impersonate . Acclaimed British actor Henry Cavill began his calling with supporting roles in TV shows and several modest feature film appearances , but became internationally screw asClark Kent , a.k.a . Superman , in the DCEU . Cavill begin his superhero career in 2013’sMan of Steel , and returned inBatman v Superman : Dawn of Justice , Justice LeagueandBlack Adam , prior to the DCEU ’s reboot .

While David Corenswet is jell to portray Superman in the DC Universe’sSuperman : Legacyin 2025 , Henry Cavill ’s superhero vocation may not be finished . Since his departure from the DCEU , there has been speculation thatHenry Cavill will join the MCU , with rumour suggesting he could take the office of Doctor Doom inPhase 6’sThe Fantastic Four . However , there are several other hoagy and villains from Marvel Comics that Henry Cavill would perhaps be better suitable forthan the masked supervillain Victor Von Doom , any of which could localize him up for a undimmed future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe .

Zack Snyder ’s controversial take on Superman help set the DCEU , but his unfulfilled dreaming for the character can issue forth honest in the MCU .

Henry Cavill as Clark Kend and Superman in Man of Steel

10Dracula Could Be Introduced In Marvel Studios’ Blade

Dracula First Appeared In Marvel Comics In 1972

Marvel Studios’Bladerebootis presently scheduled for release in November 2025 , and will insert Mahershala Ali as the titulary vampire hunting watch . Ali will be joined by Delroy Lindo , Aaron Pierre , Milan Ray and Mia Goth , but adding Henry Cavill to the roll would add even more adept - power , in particular if he portrays a powerful villain such as Dracula . ground on Bram Stoker ’s Count Dracula , this antagonist would fit absolutely into the vampiric plot line of the MCU’sBlade , and Henry Cavill certainly has the domineering physique and stoicism , as well as the screen front , to portray this fabled scoundrel .

9Henry Cavill Would Make A Brilliant Conan The Barbarian

Conan The Barbarian First Appeared In Marvel Comics In 1970

Based on Robert E. Howard ’s sword - and - sorcery type , Marvel Comics ' Conan the Barbarian is a prominent hero in the fantasy corners of the Marvel Universe . Henry Cavill ’s experience as Geralt of Rivia in Netflix’sThe Witcherproves that he could depict Conan the Barbarian bright , though it ’s unclear exactly where this hidden character could match into the MCU ’s future . Perhaps Marvel Studios could bring together the Savage Avengers , convey together the the like of Conan , Wolverine , the Punisher , Elektra , Daredevil and the Black Knight , which could potentially feature Henry Cavill as the leader of a barbarous MCU superhero team .

8Black Bolt’s Official MCU Debut Could Bring Inhumans To Earth-616

Black Bolt First Appeared In Marvel Comics In 1965

Blackagar Boltagon , a.k.a . Black Bolt , is the rule of Attilan and the King of the Inhumans in Marvel Comics , imbue with a destructive hypersonic voice that makes him both incredibly powerful and very dangerous . Anson Mount portrayed Black Bolt in Marvel Television’sInhumans , and generate as Black Bolt ’s Earth-838 variant inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness , but Henry Cavill could bring in Black Bolt and theInhumans into the MCU ’s elementary Earth-616 persistence . Any actor take on Black Bolt needs to be able to deliver a dynamic performance without many speaking melodic line , and Henry Cavill sure enough fit this role .

Inhumanshas been widely regarded as one of the speculative Marvel - relate projects ever , but Anson Mount ’s return as Black Bolt inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessmay have rally a reintroduction of the Inhumans in the MCU .

7Genis-Vell Can Be Introduced After The Marvels

Genis-Vell First Appeared In Marvel Comics In 1993

There have already been hints that Genis - Vell may appear in the MCU , as he ’s the son of Mar - Vell , who was depict by Annette Bening inCaptain Marvel , and the brother of Phyla - Vell , who was conform intoKai Zen ’s Phyla inGuardians of the Galaxy Vol . 3 . patently , this origin write up will necessitate to be changed for the MCU , but as one of Marvel Comics ' most powerful cosmic superheroes , Genis - Vell would be a great accession to the MCU , particularly if he ’s portrayed by Henry Cavill . This practically - omniscient Hero of Alexandria would be a major rising slope for Henry Cavill following his depiction of Superman .

6Sebastian Shaw May Be About To Become A Major MCU Villain

Sebastian Shaw First Appeared In Marvel Comics In 1980

With theX - Men soon set to debut in the MCU , Henry Cavill could be cast as one of the squad ’s most prominent antagonist . Sebastian Shaw is a mutant with the power to absorb energy that raise his own physical attribute , and leads the Hellfire Club , a mystic society of mutant hellbent on humanity supremacy . After portray a superhero in the DCEU , Cavill would make a fantastic supervillain , and Sebastian Shaw would be the utter pick . Not too different in appearance to Cavill ’s Sherlock Holmes inEnola Holmes , the worker sure enough has the chops to take on this Graeco-Roman X - Men foe .

5Hyperion Is Marvel’s Answer To DC’s Superman

Hyperion First Appeared In Marvel Comics In 1969

The Squadron Supreme first appeared in Marvel Comics in 1969 , and was based on the Justice League of America from DC Comics . Each Marvel champion spoof a paladin from the DC superteam , and Superman ’s twin was Hyperion , afterwards reveal to be the superhero identicalness of Marcus Milton . Henry Cavill making the parachuting from playing Superman to being the MCU ’s Hyperion would be a hilarious eddy on his DCEU character , not least because the pair share the same superhuman abilities . Cavill was scourge as Superman in the DCEU , so portraying Hyperion would give him another thrust at a similarly - power superhero .

The MCU should take advantage of the diverge multiverse to present a fundamental Marvel team , especially in light of DC Studios ’ plans for the DCU .

4The Beyonder Could Be Key To The MCU’s Secret Wars

The Beyonder First Appeared In Marvel Comics In 1984

WithMarvel Studios’Avengers : Secret Warson the card for a 2027 release , many suspect that the Beyonder will before long be introduced to the MCU . First seen in Marvel Comics ' initialSecret Warscrossover in 1984 , the Beyonder is an entity from outside the multiverse , the embodiment of the " Beyond - Realm " , who take a vested interest into the feat of Earth ’s superhumans . Henry Cavill not only has the utter appearance to portray the Beyonder , but his Superman also demonstrated the grade of loudness expect for this character , which could set up Cavill for a pivotal role in Phase 6 and beyond .

The Beyonder collect several heroes and villain from the Marvel Universe on Battleworld in 1984’sSecret Wars , leading to an epic battle royale . In 2015’sSecret Warsevent , Doctor Doom steal the ability of the Beyonders to work up his own Battleworld after the end of the multiverse .

3Henry Cavill Can Lead The X-Men As Cyclops

Cyclops First Appeared In Marvel Comics In 1963

While it ’s potential that Henry Cavill may be cast as an X - Men baddie , the rumor manufactory has also been spin about who will limn the nominal mutant heroes themselves . In Marvel Comics , Scott Summers’Cyclops is often the X - Men ’s leader , which was completely muck up in Fox ’s adaptation . Henry Cavill being rove as Cyclops would allow the character to in the end have this lordliness , though Cavill would be able to portray his more vulnerable and sticky position as well . If Marvel Studios resolve on a younger loop of the X - Men squad , this wo n’t work , but Cavill would be a fantastic Cyclops yet .

2Mister Sinister Would Set Up Henry Cavill For A Huge MCU Future

Mister Sinister First Appeared In Marvel Comics In 1987

Nathaniel Essex ’s Mister Sinister is perhaps one of the X - Men ’s most iconic opponent in Marvel Comics , yet , despite being rag relentlessly in Fox ’s X - Men Universe , he has never made an appearance in springy - action . This could exchange if Marvel Studios eventually debuts Mister Sinister , and Henry Cavill is sure as shooting capable of taking on this demanding character . Mister Sinister need to be intimidate , but also witty , which Cavill can make for to perfection , turn out by his previous role in theMission : Impossiblefranchise . Marvel Studios must make up offFox ’s Mister Sinister tease , and Cavill could be the perfect choice for this recognisable villain .

One of the X - Men ’s most persistent villains has already been teased to be making his MCU debut , particularly after Ms. Marvel and Secret Invasion .

1Henry Cavill Wants To Play Captain Britain In The MCU

Captain Britain First Appeared In Marvel Comics In 1976

Any MCU role would profit from being performed by Cavill , but there is one that he has suggest he ’d desire to play : Captain Britain . In a 2021 interview withThe Hollywood newsperson , Cavill noted that it would be"loads of fun to do a cool , modernized version"of Captain Britain , cognate to how Steve Rogers ' Captain America was handled . Brian Braddock was the cornerstone fighter of the Marvel UK embossment , which would giveHenry Cavillthe opportunity to correspond his home , and as a member of theCaptain Britain Corps , Braddock could debut before the MCU ’s Multiverse Saga is over .

Squadron Supreme and Superman

Professor X in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Kamala Khan in Ms. Marvel

Henry Cavill in front of colorful background

Custom Image by Debanjana Chowdhury

Dracula attacking in Marvel Comics

Black Bolt in his winged costume in Marvel Comics

Genis-Vell yelling in Marvel Comics

X-Men villain Sebastian Shaw in Marvel Comics

The Beyonder in space in Marvel Comics

Cyclops using his laser power in Marvel Comics

Mister Sinister in his grand costume in Marvel Comics

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