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Henry Cavill in running to become James Bond after Superman axe despite Aaron Taylor-Johnson rumours-Samuel McManus-Entertainment – Metro
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Henry Cavill’s odds to play James Bond have been slashed despite Aaron Taylor-Johnson being tipped for the role (Picture: Getty)
Henry Cavill has seen his odds to become the next James Bond slashed after he confirmed he was axed from his role as Superman.
The 39-year-old took to social media overnight to announce that he would not be returning to the franchise after a meeting with DC bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran.
Despite Kick-Ass star Aaron Taylor-Johnson, 32, becoming a surprise front-runner to take over from Daniel Craig as Bond in recent days, Henry’s odds have been cut since he became available for the role.
Aaron is still in the lead with odds of 6/4 but Henry is now the bookies’ second-favourite with odds of 3/1, according to William Hill.
Lee Phelps, a spokesperson for the bookmakers, said: ‘Another twist in the search for our next James Bond has seen Henry Cavill’s odds slashed after the actor revealed he will not be reprising his Superman post in the early hours of Thursday morning.
‘His price of 6/1 to land the role has been halved to 3/1 overnight, with punters clearly working out that he will now have some free time on his schedule.’
Henry has been axed from the role of Superman, he confirmed overnight (Picture: Allstar/WARNER BROS.)
Kick-Ass star Aaron Taylor-Johnson has become the bookies’ surprise favourite (Photo by Jun Sato/WireImage)
Speaking of other names in the running, Lee continued: ‘It seems like a two-horse race between Cavill and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, whose previous price of 4/5 has eased to 6/4 following Thursday morning’s news, with Tom Hardy (6/1) and Rege-Jean Page (8/1) considered less likely options.’
Bodyguard star Richard Madden is also in the running according to the bookmakers, with odds of 10/1.
Henry took to Instagram to share the disappointing news that he had been axed from the superhero role, writing: ‘I have just had a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran and it’s sad news, everyone. I will, after all, not be returning as Superman.
‘After being told by the studio to announce my return back in October, prior to their hire, this news isn’t the easiest, but that’s life.
‘The changing of the guard is something that happens. I respect that.’
Henry went on to explain that James and Peter have a new ‘universe to build’ after taking over as heads of the movie studio, but that he wished them and the team ‘the best of luck and the happiest of fortunes’.
He then turned his attention to the fans who have supported him, stating: ‘For those who have been by my side through the years we can mourn for a bit, but then we must remember…. Superman is still around.
‘Everything he stands for still exists, and the examples he sets for us are still there! My turn to wear the cape has passed, but what Superman stands for never will.’
He concluded optimistically: ‘It’s been a fun ride with you all, onwards and upwards.’
News of Henry’s axing comes days after James was forced to deny that he wasn’t a fan of the actor as a fan asked him to ‘debunk’ the rumours.
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‘Sure: false,’ the director simply replied before penning a savage response to another fan who didn’t believe the denial.
He said: ‘So weird. You seem so plugged in! Anyway, I just had forty people reach out to me to say you just got kicked out of your Mom’s basement. So sorry, man.’
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