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In an attempt to manage the fallout, Liam Hemsworth appeared in interviews, where he acknowledged the intense fan criticism and claimed he stayed offline due to the “fan outcry.” However, it was revealed that Netflix's own creators had reached out to Hemsworth to replace Cavill even before season 2 aired — indicating that behind the scenes, the decision was long in the making, and dissatisfaction among the original cast was palpable.