Superman in film as Superman, but it was shelved in 2008 and the film series was rebooted in 2013 with "Man of Steel", directed by Zack Snyder with Henry Cavill starring as Superman. Snyder and Cavill worked together again in "" and "Justice League". Superman first appeared in cinemas in a series of 17 theatrical animated shorts from between 1941 and 1943. They were released by Paramount Pictures. Of those seventeen, nine were produced by Fleischer Studios and further eight by its successor, Famous Studios. The first appearances of Superman in live-action film were in two serials for Columbia Pictures: "Superman" in 1948
Henry Cavill in "Casino Royale". The producers and director Martin Campbell were torn between him and Daniel Craig; reportedly Campbell supported Cavill but the producers preferred an older Bond. Craig ultimately landed the role. Despite reports that he was a contender for Batman in "Batman Begins", Cavill confirmed that he never auditioned for, nor was offered, the role. He starred in director Joel Schumacher's horror film, "Blood Creek" (2008), and had a supporting role in Woody Allen's comedy film, "Whatever Works" (2009). Cavill played the lead role of Theseus in Tarsem Singh's mythological film, "Immortals", released 11 November 2011. Cavill starred, alongside