Henry Cavill says he won't be returning as Superman

Henry Cavill will not be reprising his role as "Superman," nearly two months after the British actor said he would return. After a meeting with DC Studios co-presidents James Gunn and Peter Safran, Cavill said in a social media post that he would not be back as the "Man of Steel." 

"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," he wrote Wednesday. "The changing of the guard is something that happens. I respect that." 

"James and Peter have a universe to build. I wish them and all involved with the new universe the best of luck, and the happiest of fortunes," he added.