Why Henry Cavill is better off starring on Netflix's The Witcher than returning to Superman role

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Even though The Hollywood Reporter story this morning that Cavill was "out" of his role as Superman hasn't been confirmed, it would be wise if the former Tudors star returned to the TV world, according to Meghan O'Keefe. "For the past five years, Cavill has been sold to people as a statue made flesh," says O'Keefe. "His Superman is technically perfect — and that’s kind of the problem. The part has towered over the actor, and left Cavill little air to be himself for audiences. Netflix’s The Witcher could change that. As a high-octane fantasy series, it fits square in Cavill’s wheelhouse as a both a seasoned action hero and secret nerd boy. Even if you didn’t know that Cavill is a major Robert Jordan/Temeraire/Skyrim fan, his untethered exuberance announcing that he would be Geralt of Rivia should have tipped you off that he’s a fan of high fantasy."