In an alternate universe, Nicolas Cage is Superman. Speaking with Rolling Stone about his film, “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent”, the actor was asked about the “fan fantasy” of finally bringing his take on the iconic superhero to the screen. READ MORE: Nicolas Cage Recalls The Time He Got Shaded By ‘Batman’ Star Adam West In the ’90s, following the success of Tim Burton’s “Batman” films, the director was tapped to helm a “Superman” movie, with Nicolas Cage cast in the role.
The film eventually fell apart and fans have only ever gotten glimpses of costume tests and some concept art to envision what the abandoned project might have been like.
Asked if there was any chance, given DC’s recent foray into alternate universes for their films, that Cage’s Superman might be revived, the actor said, “I have to be careful what I say about this stuff.
What is it about comic books that [everything] just goes everywhere exponentially within split seconds?” He added, “It certainly would be interesting.
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