Along with the rumor that a Dragon Ball Z live-action movie will be released in 2024, images of Henry Cavill as Son Goku are circulating on Twitter; however, these images are AI-generated.
As of now, no studio has confirmed that a live-action adaptation of Dragon Ball Z is in production. So, Henry Cavill’s role as Goku remains purely speculative.
Henry Cavill as Son Goku pic.twitter.com/XA5zskGckf
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Nevertheless, Henry Cavill would be an excellent Goku because of his dark hair, strong muscles, and inclination toward these nerdy things. Moreover, Henry definitely has the potential to bring the character of Goku to life on the big screen.
However, the reaction has been a mix of excitement and skepticism about this possibility. Additionally, casting Goku is a major deal, as the character means a lot to fans.
Dragonball Evolution
IMDb Action Adventure FantasyThe young warrior Son Goku sets out on a quest, racing against time and the vengeful King Piccolo, to collect a set of seven magical orbs that will grant their wielder unlimited power.
| Director | James Wong |
| Release Date | April 10, 2009 |
| Studio | Dune Entertainment, Ingenious Media, Big Screen Productions |
| Cast | Justin Chatwin, James Marsters, Chow Yun-Fat |
| Writers | Ben Ramsey, Akira Toriyama |
| Runtime | 1 hour 25 minutes |
| Rating | PG |
Henry Cavill could be the ideal choice for a new Dragon Ball Z adaptation after previous disaster!
Henry Cavill’s past performances demonstrate that he can bring depth and excitement to his roles. This makes him a strong candidate for the next live-action Dragon Ball Z adaptation.
His notable live-action roles, such as Geralt in The Witcher and Superman in the DCEU films, including Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Justice League, highlight his versatility as an actor.
So, his skill in performing intense action scenes and his strong acting could make a new Dragon Ball Z movie more faithful and exciting for fans, which the last live-action failed to achieve.
anyway, henry cavill as geralt of rivia won't be topped in live action. https://t.co/wyrhfxyfnJ pic.twitter.com/zK1U4Apsme
— 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹 (@cavillsource) November 22, 2023
The live-action adaptation of Dragonball Evolution failed to capture the essence of the original anime and manga that fans loved and expected. Instead, they turned the beloved anime into something unrecognizable.
Moreover, the movie changed key elements like Goku’s timeline and putting him in high school, the absence of the important character Krillin, and messed up iconic moves like Kamehameha.
Furthermore, the movie complicated Dragon Ball’s purpose and disrespectfully undermined Gohan’s influence and legacy in Goku’s arc. Moreover, the villains like Piccolo had their stories completely changed.
That’s why fans strongly desire a new Dragon Ball movie that respects the source material and delivers an authentic experience.
Additional Information
- British actor Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill, popularly known as Henry Cavill, began his film career with a role in Laguna (2001).
- He gained recognition for his role in Showtime’s The Tudors, Sherlock Holmes, The Man from UNCLE, Mission Impossible-Fallout, and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.
- Dragon Ball Z is adapted from the final 324 chapters of Takao Koyama’s manga series, which ran from 1988 to 1995. In total, the Dragon Ball franchise has 804 episodes and 19 movies.
