Meet the New SUPERMAN

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

Henry Cavill has won the role of the NEW Superman, described by some as the most recognized and revered superhero of all time.

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.

Cavill also stars in the upcoming "Immortals," scheduled to open this fall.

The new Superman movie will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company and is targeted for release in December 2012.