When they are not out fighting criminals or saving the planet, superheroes are just like ordinary folks since they also have jobs and enjoy (or struggle with) personal relationships. Superman's alter-ego Clark Kent is one such individual.
When Cosmopolitan asked Henry Cavill, the actor who played Superman both in "Man of Steel" and "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" just who is his character's soulmate - fearless reporter Lois Lane or fellow superhero Diana Price of Themyscira, better known as Wonder Woman, Cavill admitted that there is no definite answer to that question, since it is still a highly contested topic.
"This is a very long discussion because there are a lot of questions to be asked and answered. I mean who is better for a super-powered alien, a human or a goddess? Yes, the goddess can do all the normal things, which we would think are normal in a relationship, and not have any fear of Superman. But you also need to have that baseline of humanity, which Lois provides. And literally keeps his feet on the ground, keeps him down to earth. So that's more of a debate than an answer," he said.
Superman feels a connection towards Wonder Woman because they share the same plight and challenges, and they develop a relationship in the ongoing comic books "Justice League" and "Superman/Wonderwoman." On the other hand, Lois keeps Superman grounded and connects him to his humanity. They also have longer ties, and in the comic books, they are married from 1996 to 2011.
In the movies, Superman's most notable love interest is also Lois (played by Amy Adams), while Wonder Woman will be paired off with her long-time love Steve Trevor (to be played by Chris Pine).
Cavill is glad that Hollywood is now geared up in presenting powerful women on the big screen, since Wonder Woman (played by Israeli-born actress Gal Gadot) will be getting her standalone movie too, just like her male counterparts in the Justice League.
"Strong women are nothing new for the comic book world. I'm glad they are being represented a bit more in film and on TV. Wonder Woman has been around forever, she is an incredibly strong character. She can go toe-to-toe with Superman sometimes," he said.
DC might have Wonder Woman, but Marvel is developing a standalone movie for Carol Danvers' Captain Marvel. The studio is still deciding who will star in the movie and who will direct it.
