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Nicolas Cage Shares His Thoughts on Joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Talks 'Emo' Superhero Movie That Didn't Get Made

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Nicolas Cage revealed what he really thinks about the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The 59-year-old National Treasure actor isn’t a stranger to the world of superheroes.

After all, he starred in 2007′s Ghost Rider, which was based on Marvel’s comics. He weighed in on the ongoing debate about the controversial world of the MCU and also revealed another superhero role that he sadly did not get to bring to life. Read more about Nicolas Cage, the MCU and his “emo” superhero role… While at the 2023 Miami Film Festival, Nicolas addressed complaints about the hold superhero flicks have on the public. “I’ve gotta be nice about Marvel movies,” he said, noting that he named himself after Stan Lee‘s character Luke Cage. “I understand what the frustration is,” he continued,” according to Variety. “But I think there’s plenty of room for everybody.

I’m seeing movies like Tár. I’m seeing all kinds of artistic and independently driven movies. I think there’s plenty of room for everybody.” He added that he didn’t need to be a member of the MCU, saying “I’m Nic Cage” as his reasoning. Nicolas also reflected on another superhero role he sadly didn’t get to play – Superman in the ’90s.

The actor said that he “cast” Tim Burton to direct the film because of his work in the Batman franchise. While the role didn’t come to fruition, Nicolas hinted that he would have been playing an “emo” version of the classic hero. “It was more of a 1980s Superman with like, the samurai black long hair.

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