Even Superman can have a quick change of mind, it seems. A few months ago Henry Cavill signed up to produce and star in action-thriller Stratton, based on Duncan Falconer's popular series of novels centering on the titular British Special Forces agent. With Simon West directing and financing fully secured, the film was set to begin shooting in just a few days, but now suddenly Cavill has pulled out of the project over creative differences. Here's the statement by GFM Films, who are now in search of a new star to replace Cavill....
“It is with great regret that we announce that Henry Cavill has pulled out of ‘Stratton’ due to creative differences on the script of the movie. With production due to commence next week, we wish to keep the production team together and Simon West as director so are working now to replace Henry. Production will be delayed whilst we do this. Further announcements will be made in due course.”
This kind of thing happens all of the time, but rarely on a project of this size or this close to production. Hopefully this doesn't turn into a Jane Got a Gun situation with talent fleeing faster than passengers on a sinking ship. Cavill will be seen next in this summer's The Man from UNCLE, and then he'll suit up for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. [ScreenDaily]
