Nicolas Cage’s portrayal of Ghost Rider didn’t quite resonate well with audiences. For various reasons, the actor failed to captivate viewers in this iconic role. However, during the 90s, in the early stages of the MCU’s development, Cage was actively considered for numerous superhero and villain roles. This sparked immense fan speculation about the potential outcomes if these considerations had materialized into reality.
Thus, here are four unexpected and mind-boggling DC and Marvel roles that Nicolas Cage was considered for that will leave fans completely shocked!
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Four surprising DC and Marvel roles Nicolas Cage was once considered for will shock fans!
1. Iron Man
Right off the bat, never in a million years can MCU fans today imagine Nic Cage for this job! And yet, he almost was the beloved Tony Stark! Nicolas Cage’s career has been quite the rollercoaster, to say the least. Surprisingly, few would have imagined him as the iconic Iron Man everybody knows and loves today, had circumstances taken a different turn. While initially in consideration, Robert Downey Jr. swiftly emerged victorious shortly after and defeated every other actor in line for the superhero role, thankfully.
2. Scarecrow
During the production of Batman And Robin, plans were underway for a follow-up titled Batman Triumphant, scripted by Mark Protosevich. This installment was set to feature Nicolas Cage in the role of Scarecrow along with Jack Nicholson’s Joker. However, following the negative reception of Batman And Robin, the project for Batman Triumphant ultimately fell apart.
3. Green Goblin
According to The Guardian, Nicolas Cage was initially offered the role of the Green Goblin in 2002’s Spider-Man but declined. Willem Dafoe thus stepped in and delivered a phenomenal performance. The idea of Cage in that role now sparks debate as his ability to portray madness on screen might have made him a more menacing villain.
4. Superman
Nicolas Cage’s recent cameo in The Flash wasn’t a shock, considering he was once considered for this role too. The shelved 1998 project, Superman Lives, aimed to revive Superman similar to Burton and Keaton’s Batman reboot. However, Warner Bros. axed the idea, and Superman didn’t return until Superman Returns in 2006. And after almost 25 years, the actor finally got a chance to donn the suit he was meant to so long ago.
Ironically, Nicolas Cage could now practically build his own superhero universe with the plethora of characters he was almost cast as. Seems like he’s got quite the roster for a personal superhero-villain team to begin with!
