It’s been a memorable week for DC Comics fans, and for the first time in a long time, it’s for the right reasons. First, Black Adam debuted in theaters and had a very strong opening. Second, James Gunn and Peter Safran were revealed to be the new heads of DC Studios, a rebranded effort to get the DC Comics properties back on track in the movie, TV, and animation space. Finally, and arguably most importantly, Henry Cavill not only cameoed in the recent DC movie as Superman, but he also promised that it was a “small taste” of what was to come. Something that fans have latched onto and want to know more.

Naturally, many people started asking Cavill questions about what they could expect from Superman. One interview, which you can see in the part below, has Cavill staying tight-lipped on the immediate future. But, he did say he wants “hope, optimism and joy,” stating they’re “essential” to the character. Cavill is a well-known fan of Superman outside of being his actor and regularly cites stories that tie into the character’s core. So hearing him say this will undoubtedly intrigue fans and make them hopeful for what might come next.