Superman Is Coming Back

It's official: Superman is coming to a theater near you, but don't get too excited yet. It won't open in until December 2012.

Warner Bros. and director Zack Snyder officially announced that Henry Cavill, the 27 year old star of the Showtime show "The Tudors" and the lead actor in the upcoming movie "Immortals", to be the next man of steel. Smart move for the studio to pick someone young as they can continue to use Cavill in the upcoming Superman movies.

Below is the official release from Warner Bros:

Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures announced today that Henry Cavill has won the coveted role of Superman, the iconic superhero.

The film will be directed by Zack Snyder, who stated, “In the pantheon of superheroes, Superman is the most recognized and revered character of all time, and I am honored to be a part of his return to the big screen. I also join Warner Bros., Legendary and the producers in saying how excited we are about the casting of Henry. He is the perfect choice to don the cape and S shield.”

Charles Roven, Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan and Deborah Snyder are the producers of the film. The screenplay is being written by David S. Goyer based on a story by Goyer and Nolan. Thomas Tull and Lloyd Phillips are serving as executive producers.