Henry Cavill as MARVEL'S HYPERION In The MCU | Geek Culture Explained

Henry Cavill is one of the biggest names when it comes to Geek Culture right now because of all the buzz surrounding him playing Superman again. But what if he's not playing Superman anymore? What if Marvel casts him and he joins the MCU? Who would he play? In today's video, "Henry Cavill as MARVEL'S SUPERMAN In The MCU", I discuss a couple Marvel characters who Marvel could potentially cast him for and how a character like Hyperion could be brought into the MCU. What do you guys think? Do you want to see Henry Cavill in the MCU? Which character would you want him to play? As always, let me know your thoughts down in the comments below!
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[@lpeabody]

Geek Culture Explained drinking game - take a shot every time Rob loves on Jonathan Hickman's Avengers and New Avengers.

[@xxxman25]

Or whenever he mentions ‘House of M’ you will surely be wasted beyond measure.

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Great idea but i dont want to die today from Alcohol Poisoning

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This is a peak community comment 😂

[@Mista.Sir.]

“Black Bolt Sucks” 💀

[@gavinthegoliath553]

Don't want to spend my whole life drunk!

[@fraz5786]

I love how Rob wasn't even 35 seconds into this video and he'd already mentioned how much he loves Jonathan Hickman's Avengers and New Avengers

[@tempodan]

Henry Cavill as Jubilee, change my mind

[@chinuaachebe6860]

😅

[@BaileyM666]

I'd love to see Henry play Brian Braddock Captain Britain, that or Hyperion would be sick for the long run. Could you imagine Cavills Hyperion and Hemsworths Thor being written out the current MCU story the way they went out against the Beyonders on the comics lol would be madness

[@OkamiSatsujin]

They would have to fix thor first, he's too silly right now to have that level of commitment to a cause. The bromance would be turned into a joke, rather than the comrade it is.

[@Pixelkip]

Cyclops??

[@SuperRONDALE]

@@OkamiSatsujin y’all act like the dude wasn’t just serious af one movie ago.🙄 Literally had a vendetta against Thanos that heavily affected him.

[@jeremiahfreitag5242]

Would have to toss in Ikaris & The Sentry just for the heck of it.lol

[@Enterthemind1]

Sam Worthington would be a great choice for Hyperion (aussie aussie lol)

[@jaughnekow]

I'd want him to play sentry or Hyperion

[@encognitusmaximus7598]

I could see that. For me though, I'd rather Cavill be Hyperion and Alexander Skarsgard (Tarzan build) for Sentry.

[@jaughnekow]

@@encognitusmaximus7598 good point

[@TDhexada]

facts. id prefer Hyperion first but could see Sentry

[@mystichollow8484]

why is no one saying alan ritchson why y’all want him to play a rip off of superman so dumb

[@jaughnekow]

@@mystichollow8484 so dumb? Lol

[@kingshadow8782]

Hyperion is coming to the MCU I can't wait to see him.

[@callmestorm23]

I hope he plays Hyperion! Imagine him as Hyperion and Chris Hemsworth's Thor on screen together. TAKE MY FUCKIN MONEY!!

[@freddiemac327]

It would be cool, but camera tricks would be needed because Chris Hemsworth is bigger than Cavill. It would be like the Rock and Vin Diesel.

[@callmestorm23]

@@freddiemac327 Well Henry Cavill is like 6'0 and Chris Hemsworth is only 6'2. So I don't think there needs to be camera tricks.

[@freddiemac327]

@@callmestorm23 You're right. Between 6'3'' and 6'4'', but I'm mostly referring to the Hulk Hogan bulk he put on that made him much bigger for a while. I'm sure he didn't keep it.

[@callmestorm23]

@@freddiemac327 Nah I'm pretty sure Henry Cavill will put the hours in the gym, trust me.

[@freddiemac327]

@@callmestorm23 agreed. Chris slimmed down a little already to. Playing Hulk Hogan is no small task.

[@dphoenix03]

Squadron Supreme would be amazing in the MCU... In the multiverse they could be in the heroes reborn storyline... Incursion... And boom!! They're in Earth 616...

[@radjhidisenia8234]

Henry Cavil’s Hyperion would be just fantastic!😎

[@OrderofthePipe]

I could see Henry Cavill being a good Wonder Man. We know it’s pretty likely that they’ll want to introduce him at some point anyway, it wouldn’t be a direct “copy” of Superman and since Cavill is probably pretty expensive, it wouldn’t be the end of the world if they were to write him out at some point.

[@-.Outlaw.-]

No

[@dws0828]

they’re trying to cast him for Wonder Man, but having a Superman actor play Hyperion would be so cool though

[@christianporter3638]

I heard that the main character of Crazy Rich Asians’ is cast as Wonder Man…. (Henry Golding) at least according to Cosmic Wonder…

[@CalobAdamsInfamous913]

@@dws0828 no he’s being linked to Hyperion not wonder man

[@elderzero5867]

I was hoping for Nathen Fillion

[@aaronfrantz25]

You can feel the emotions coming from Rob everytime when talking about Hickmans Avengers

[@quisewilliams22]

Saw a meme of him as Beast, and I could get behind that! Hyperion would be awesome, especially if we got to see him with Thor like we did in the comics.

[@robTCGZ]

Cyclops or Hyperion. Those are the roles I would love to see him play!

[@-.Outlaw.-]

Not cyclops

[@docdirtymrclean3610]

BiCepclops

[@beatooze8025]

Cyclops all day! A real actor that can bring a presence of authority to the roll. Not looking for academy gold, just not looking for another weak-chined, soft speaking, twenty year old that can't prop up the X-Men.

[@mystichollow8484]

@@-.Outlaw.- not hyperion either

[@-.Outlaw.-]

@@mystichollow8484 nah definitely Hyperion or sentry

[@stevewealthy6120]

Hyperion is cool. But I really want The Sentry. I love the dual personality that is one good, the other evil. And all the problems he has like agoraphobia and such

[@eagleattack5055]

15 SEC FIRST (always wanted to do that)

[@caseynem8709]

Love the new studio/background/room sir! It e and me like you're moving on up and I love the channel and truly believe you deserve it if not more. Looking forward to watching/listening your channel to continue to grow and of course more videos!

[@NineSevenThree]

I love this new format! Keep the good stuff rolling!

[@mrheisenberg83]

I believe The Sentry would be near perfect and he could really flex his acting chops with the character.

[@DaddyC2001]

I was just thinking that. I believe he would be a great Sentry 👍🏾 👌

[@bluebird1954]

UNTIL KNULL ARRIVES 🔥😈💯

[@gigaherz_]

Hmmm how about Stephen Amell as The Sentry 🤔

[@cvo7617]

Sentry is awful for him he's more of a Hyperion

[@dws0828]

Sentry would be tough to adapt in a Disney way, I would want a more adult take on identity disassociation and drug abuse. Would like to see him too tho

[@TheCMGiordano]

I also see Henry Cavill playing a long-term role in the MCU if he plays one at all. That said, I think he would want to distance himself from Superman as much as possible, so Superman-like characters are iffy, IMO.

[@claytonlockwood2259]

Haven’t even watched the full vid but I love the new setup!💚

[@steev927]

I think Cavill is best suited for Sentry over the other two... We've seen him play both good and bad Superman, and he does both well which plays right into Sentry's story. I think WB is going to be hemorrhaging a lot of their top talent with all the setbacks and cancellations recently, it would be fantastic if Marvel picked up Henry.

[@jakublizon6375]

Hey man, your channel is looking better everyday. Ever since you made an entire video on black bolt getting "them cheeks clapped" , I knew I had to sub.

[@BaileyM666]

Man I've been loving this new video format, for myself I've always got a better feel and connection to videos when I can see people talking lol

[@roxtechs]

Biggest FU to DC for not doing a proper Superman sequel in the last 9 years.

[@adityasuresh8106]

As it should be Henry deserved so much more but WB dicked him over

[@christianporter3638]

It’s simple: Henry Cavill as ‘Hyperion’ as a big middle finger 🖕 to the DCEU. Nuff said

[@zachnotzack4]

Henry as Doctor Doom would have me doing backflips

[@thoarnejones6805]

Can you imagine if he was cast as Doom...BRUH!!!! I WOULD JUST DIE OF HAPPINESS. Henry Cavil is a great bad guy.

[@duanes199]

That's exactly what I was thinking

[@loutube3374]

He played a dope bad guy in Mission Impossible, him as Doom would be legit!

[@wintertrooper7918]

Hyperion would be great for cavill cause he is neither a full hero or villain

[@chrisfoster8026]

Personally I want to see Alan Ritchson as Hyperion. Give me Cavill as Doctor Doom and Ewan McGregor as Molecule Man

[@LeifEricson123]

YASS!!

[@gilliganIII]

I really wanna see this guy play a villain, so yeah Doom, Doom is good.

[@a1pha_star]

Great video Rob! 🔥

[@GeoffMayhem203]

The only other possibility for a role, although not long-term, would be Gladiator. Assuming Marvel does the Phoenix saga properly if they go that route once the X-men come into play.

[@mantodeastudio]

Is that artwork behind you Alex Ross prints? I love them!!

[@awashington8447]

It would be crazy if he ended up being Hyperion 🤔

[@OhCarlJr]

I’m probably the only one but I’m good off seeing Cavil playing the same role just in a different comic book world…His iteration of Supes was enough, if Feige and Marvel really do cast him for a role I personally want him to play some one else. No not Cpt Britain either, that’s to typical. Let him play someone like Silver Surfer or Beta Ray Bill, marvel characters of that stature..

[@Blakk_Wolf7]

Henry cavil, Hyperion? PERFECT! I completely agree 100%

[@jamesbrock4291]

Nice studio setup!!

[@OkamiSatsujin]

Michael Jai White would be the perfect Blue Marvel!

[@outlive001]

I don’t know if it’s been mentioned already but I want to give a different opinion. Maybe we’re going at it the wrong way by suggesting characters that are similar to Superman. I think maybe Henry might want to try a different type of character or even play something different than a hero. In my mind and from what I’ve heard a lot of famous actors mention is that they hate being typecast or playing the same character but with different paint. Think aliens and Sigourney weaver or Matthew McConaughey and Romcoms. I think Henry would be a great villain like Dr.Doom. He has the acting ability and it would be a fresh role for him to play instead of always the hero. Dr.Doom could also be a long-term character depending on what they do and how long Henry wants to be in Marvel movies. Plus I think it would be a great twist. Imagine a cameo of Dr.Doom and the audience sees Henry cavil. I think it would be massive news and hype for the movie.

[@HOAXTelevision]

For someone who wears a mask 99% of the time i doubt theyd pay an a list actor to play the role. But who knows, if they got an a lister they may just decide to keep the mask off.

[@Onmyway852]

Dope pics in the background...

[@xerxesmaxilom]

Everyone needs to knw 1st hand that the MCU reality is technically unfolding as its own reality by taking inspirations from other realities in the multiverse and combining it to there own version!! So having Henry as Hyperion is a viable choice

[@jimik7175]

HYPERION!!! OMG Bro I was thinking the same thing, I hope our thoughts will come to fruition haha the hickman storyline is the one to follow for sure since hes doing Xmen now and has written FF and Avengers so there continuity, I want to see Marvel vs DC movie man well first comic then Cinema what are your thoughts on a possibility of either of those happening?? Keep the content coming thanks

[@KryyssTV]

Given how casting for the 2024 films will be starting up at the moment, in order to allow for 1 year of preproduction work, it seems more likely we'll be getting Cavil playing Victor Von Doom or some unknown character in Kang Dynasty. Given how he's been the face of DC for many films it would be a safer bet to hide him behind Dr Doom's mask and let his acting skills sell the character.

[@TheLondonForever00]

Would love to see him as Hyperion

[@iamwowed]

After that scene of Superman getting resurrected and fighting Justice League, I've wanted Henry Cavill to play Silver Surfer.

[@lsthree6996]

Henry's a free agent!!!

[@samcarter5763]

Kevin Feige is probably already on the phone with Cavil making a deal. DC/WB has really fk up now!

[@tatefox]

I think your spot on with hyperion. If i shut my eyes and try to picture an actor who looks most like him Henry is the one. Either that or captain britian. Watching the boys season 3 repeatedly since it came out every time i see Jensen i also think "damn he'd make a good Sentry."

[@EricWilliamsXahero]

Ah finally you acknowledged this. I was wondering when/if you would after I sent the tweet asking. Guess I could’ve provided a source at the time, sorry Rob.

[@OBELISK3210]

If they do this & make him apart of the avengers I’d be fucking hyped.

[@thelasso9478]

Rob, your office is amazing. I feel like you need a throne though.

[@igstopeatin]

Can we all agree. Steve the plant stole the show 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@anthonybruno3183]

I like the Hyperion thing I would absolutely go crazy if they got Anthony starr to be sentry - that would be sick !! with the split personality and being the void and everything I think they could turn it into something similar to what he’s doing with homelander right now in the boys ( he’s literally going through his own split personality talking into a mirror being two different people just saying he a good psychopath and even looks the part as a super hero )-but who knows - On an off topic, I would like to see the actor who does A-train pick up a roll also in the MCU, but for some reason I would like to see him as blue beetle -in DC if they ever go that way , Now I’m just spitballing…. they might even have casted him already I don’t know but he would be pretty good I think

[@xaviersmith957]

Bro if they make him Hyperion or The Sentry and treat him better than DC did………… Bro.

[@DEML91]

At this point I think Rob just picks news that will allow him to talk about Jonathan Hickman Avengers New Avengers 🤣

[@ankitgope740]

lmao🤣🤣😂😂

[@benjamingorwood6178]

Here's a thought what if they have him play Gladiator and then they segway in the X-Men using the mcron crystal storyline? that would be very cool.

[@_TheViewer_]

That would be so crazy !!! 😂 I bet he would love to do it if he can keep a beard !

[@ngursaibela3114]

Yes... Thor and Hyperion Cant wait for that.. 'ill race you to Valhalla' moment 😭

[@robrr2000]

He'd make a good Captain Britian. But I'd really like to see him as Doom.

[@zachnotzack4]

Henry as Doom would be badass

[@AlexM-bw3qh]

THIS!!!!!!

[@HOAXTelevision]

They paid downey jr to play iron man, so iron man spent a lot of time with his mask off. Because no film maker is gonna pay an a lister a list money just to wear a mask during the whole movie. If they got an a lister to play doom, he would also spend a lot of time without his mask on. Not saying thats good or bad, but itd be a big shift for the character.

[@KalungaKalinago]

As Doom 🔥💯

[@BlackSheepEntertainment9009]

Here's a pick, Lindin Ashby as Wonder Man. Guy already played Johnny cage in MK so, I think it be interesting to see him appear, if even in a multiverse tale. Also, I want west coast avengers.

[@kingofgames0304PSN]

They better get on it, fast. He's 39.

[@franklinwarning7031]

I could also imagine Henry playing captain Britain. Or even (probably far fetched) nova - Richard Ryder.

[@LeifEricson123]

I think Agents of Shield reality coming in by a story like Jason Aaron's Heroes Reborn would create an awesome opportunity to bring in Hyperion.

[@michaeltovar6048]

Cool pic frames behind you.

[@Scarethelocals]

I think they're looking for Cavill to anchor the Fantastic 4, Maybe Reed or Doom. Fantastic 4 is gonna be a uphill battle because the 3 prior films failed to connect with audiences. The fact that younger fans really didn't have exposure to F4 in other media because at one point Marvel wrote them out for years. They did until they retained movie rights from Fox. A guy like Henry Cavill could help overcome resistance from fans and critics that were let down and frankly hated the movies Fox made. It will also help lend credibility to the franchise that many have no prior interaction with.

[@imjustzaying8249]

i see cavill as sentry because tbh rob i think he’s more of a temporary casting. this would literally allow him to take breaks because of sentry’s dissociation from himself

[@wurlbfree1981]

Without even watching this I'm screaming yes! I've been saying for years he should play Sentry!

[@NecroJayJay]

I don’t know what it is about this set but it’s so aesthetically pleasing

[@mikestu7550]

He could make a pretty sick Gladiator too.

[@OfficialStvoMusic]

Some echo from the room it’s not bad but maybe treat the walls with foam to reduce.

[@Trently13]

id like to see him as the Sentry. if he gets that role then we can get Henry Cavills full range of acting since the sentry becomes the void from time to time.

[@cha0tykharm0nye]

I just wanna see Henry Cavill... super powerful with a cape on....in any movie for long periods of time 🫠😂😭

[@TheJanissary90]

Seeing Squadron Supreme in Mcu would be Orgasmic!But I wanna see hım as Sentry .His mental struggle with Void pretty interesting.

[@lewisqb12]

I think if they bring in Henry he needs to be a long standing character. Him as a person is so in tuned with his fans and the fandoms he’s a part of and it’s what marvel needs again honestly. RDJ and Chris evans were great cause of there longevity and love for the fans they had. They were at so many events and sit downs we always got more from them as characters. We need that feeling again. Tom is carrying it rn but he could use some help lol

[@CE77777]

Just had a weird but interesting idea, imagine as a somewhat climax to phase 6 and Kangs story he manages to enslave the living tribunal in some way through his manipulation of multiversal law, or better still (and more realistically) Kangs operations are within the living tribunals interests as they work to preserve the multiverse and so as yet another stake the avengers and heroes etc find themselves against the living tribunal himself alongside Kang and possibly doom as a third party And as a response to this they find and seek out the Ivory Kings whose ideology aligns with theirs and they end up fighting the living tribunal while the avengers fight Kang etc

[@kaldeathar3462]

Cavill as a temp character makes about as much sense as making Christian Bale a temp character and look where that went. Sure Bale was THE bad guy of his movie, but I wouldnt have thought to cast him once and be done with him

[@williamgolston5399]

YES!!!!

[@maloukadaknou153]

Cool video Rob 📹 😎

[@mannyledesm]

As mentioned in the comments multiple times, Brian Braddock would suit him well, but Hyperion would be so sweet for multiple reasons

[@joshuanovoa9059]

One thing I've seen recently is a lot of people saying he could play Cyclops which at first I thought was just random like Krasinski as Reed which until MoM I wasn't sure how it would look but it did look promising, so Cavill as Scott might be a weird fan cast that turns out to be great

[@SlausonAveJuice]

Let’s all give Rob his flowers for his extreme comic book knowledge👏🏾💐

[@AftabulousAF]

Imagine if they keep it mum on F4 casting or any other update, but announce Henry Cavill cast in a mysterious role

[@isse24]

Henry Cavil’s Sentry 🤩🤩🤩

[@atrain670]

If they aren’t recasting Fassbender (I hope they keep him) as the new Magneto, Cavill would make an awesome Magneto

[@noturaveragedad]

I’d love to see him as Hyperion!!

[@dillonnewfield3313]

Henry playing sentry would be cool too also who is stronger Sentry or Hyperion

[@DarkOmnii]

I like the new set up

[@infinitevos]

Marvel could use Hyperion to make a legit run a outshining superman of they wanted. Their movies are way more popular. Buuuut I think they'd do better reworking The Sentry a bit. Make him more of a prototypical hero but with the personality/void issue. Heroes with mental issues could be a bit played out now tho.

[@gilliganIII]

They could very easily incorporate any of the What If characters in the MCU, like they already have. So just do a What If or something dedicated to Hyperion and have him end up in the MCU

[@kynshii]

Henry Cavill is LITERALLY the multiversal character

[@billysastard3435]

Henry Cavil playing the sentry would be awesome

[@johnnytuk1975]

Perfect

[@kamenrangerzeo8251]

This could be good casting for Henry Cavill as Marvel's Superman: the mighty Hyperion. I would like it if they model the Hyperion here for MCU as the one from Jonathan Hickman's Avengers and New Avengers run. For Zarda (Marvel's Wonder Woman) I would cast Kate Beckinsale and Nighthawk (another Marvel's Batman) Michael Jai White.

[@PrimordialBeing360]

Facts. Great casting as well.

[@bluebird1954]

He should be Sentry

[@jonathanb.6800]

Awesome although I think he'd have made a heck of a Brian Braddock 😉 you know what I mean. Either way I'm excited

[@dausonando]

It would cool to see him as Cyclops

[@jeff6440]

ever since rob said hyperion and propose the idea to have that moment with chris Hemsworth as the they take on an army together that is all i want to see now

[@Mukazaki]

Ight Rob, if they give Henry Caville that epic Chris Evans shot from civil war... You know the one, where he's holding the Helicopter from taking off.... But instead it's Henry as Hyperion holding two universes from colliding Man.... Lemme tell you somethin

[@thelaughingrouge]

Henry Cavill as Hyperion would be sick.

[@jurnee21485]

Hyperion! I knew it!

[@MarchallWhite12345]

This is the best thing coming out of DC Rebirth

[@jaylii4441]

i bet marvel wont make henry cavill shave his beard like dc did. aside from the snyder cut not being used, he was absolutely livid about having the shave his beard. as where hyperion has been known to dawn the beard. also with his overall caliber of acting and how he is easily the best superman in 20yrs, he would 100% be the right fit for marvel.

[@KiidShadoe]

Aye Rob who do you think can play Blue Marvel, my opinion is if Denzel was a lil younger I would say him

[@illanoyzehit448]

Well he's a little on the taller size, but Henry as Wolverine would be cool. His role in Mission Impossible showed he can do hand to hand combat.