Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson thought Black Adam would be his ticket to running the DC Universe — complete with Henry Cavill, power lunches, and a potential executive role for his producing partner. But when the global box office fell short, Warner Bros. passed the baton to James Gunn, ending one of the boldest behind-the-scenes plays in franchise history.
Is Henry Cavill Officially Box Office Poison?
Henry Cavill has the looks, the fandom, and the franchises—so why are studios running scared? With flops piling up and streaming wins stacking higher, we ask the question: is Cavill box office poison, or just playing in the wrong arena?
Hollywood After Dark 