Gal Gadot Criticizes DC Studios Chief Over Henry Cavill’s Departure

Gal Gadot has publicly addressed the circumstances surrounding Henry Cavill’s exit from the DC franchise, directing criticism toward studio head James Gunn. Her remarks also touch on the subsequent cancellation of the third Wonder Woman film.

1 Sept, 13:48 — 1 Sept, 14:45

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Gal Gadot’s public comments highlight the ongoing tension between legacy DCEU actors and DC Studios’ new leadership as they overhaul the franchise’s continuity. Her remarks reflect the broader industry challenge of managing high-profile departures and cancellations during major cinematic universe reboots.

Key entitiesGal Gadot Henry Cavill James Gunn Peter Safran DC Studios

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varietyMostly Factual3h ago

Gal Gadot Says ‘Wonder Woman 3’ Getting Axed and Henry Cavill’s Superman Exit Were ‘Not Handled Elegantly’ by the Studio but ‘We’re All Adults and It’s All Good’

Gal Gadot insists DC Studios bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran told her they would develop “Wonder Woman 3” with her returning in the title role after they took over the company and rebooted Zack Snyder’s DC Universe. When asked on the latest “Happy Sad Confused” podcast if Gunn and Safran ever told her they […]

By Zack Sharf

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual2h ago

Gal Gadot on Henry Cavill’s Superman Exit: “I Was in the Middle of That”

The actress criticizes DC Studios for how executives treated its superhero talent: "Not handled elegantly, to say the least."

By James Hibberd

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Gal Gadot Criticizes James Gunn For Henry Cavill's Superman Exit & Wonder Woman 3 Cancellation

Former DCEU star Gal Gadot shares her deeper thoughts on how Wonder Woman 3 and Henry Cavill's initial Superman return was handled by James Gunn.

By Andy Behbakht

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Gal Gadot Says ‘Wonder Woman 3’ Getting Axed and Henry Cavill’s Superman Exit Were ‘Not Handled Elegantly’ by the Studio but ‘We’re All Adults and It’s All Good’

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Gal Gadot Criticizes James Gunn For Henry Cavill's Superman Exit & Wonder Woman 3 Cancellation

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Gal Gadot Criticizes DC Studios Chief Over Henry Cavill’s Departure

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Gal Gadot Says ‘Wonder Woman 3’ Getting Axed and Henry Cavill’s Superman Exit Were ‘Not Handled Elegantly’ by the Studio but ‘We’re All Adults and It’s All Good’

Gal Gadot on Henry Cavill’s Superman Exit: “I Was in the Middle of That”

Gal Gadot Criticizes James Gunn For Henry Cavill's Superman Exit & Wonder Woman 3 Cancellation

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Gal Gadot Says ‘Wonder Woman 3’ Getting Axed and Henry Cavill’s Superman Exit Were ‘Not Handled Elegantly’ by the Studio but ‘We’re All Adults and It’s All Good’

Gal Gadot Criticizes James Gunn For Henry Cavill's Superman Exit & Wonder Woman 3 Cancellation

Gal Gadot on Henry Cavill’s Superman Exit: “I Was in the Middle of That”

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