Nicolas Cage has had his fair share in the superhero realm as he played Johnny Blaze in the two Ghost Rider films, In addition to participating in many acclaimed and memorable dramas, he has expanded his avenues delving into the world of fantasy and blockbuster storytelling.
In the past, Cage was supposed to portray Superman in a Tim Burton-directed film but it got scrapped. However, fans got to see a brief look at his version of Superman in 2023’s The Flash. Although Cage is happy that he got to play the character for a brief moment, he points out that the scene involving his Superman in the film was not what he filmed on set.
Nicolas Cage Was Surprised To See A Scene Which He Didn’t Film in The Flash
2023’s The Flash involved many cameos from different actors who were part of DC’s history as the film dealt with the multiverse and the ramifications of time travel. Actors like Michael Keaton, George Clooney, and Ben Affleck reprised their roles as their versions of Batman in the film.
One surprise cameo was from Nicolas Cage as Superman (as a nod to his canceled film with Tim Burton). In an interview with Yahoo, Cage claims that the scene involving his Superman was not what he filmed on set. While he didn’t blame director Andy Muschietti or AI for this switch-up, he concludes that the makers somehow altered the scene with CGI. Cage said,
“What I was supposed to do was literally just be standing in an alternate dimension, if you will, and witnessing the destruction of the universe. Kal-El was bearing witness [to] the end of a universe, and you can imagine with that short amount of time that I had, what that would mean in terms of what I can convey.
I had no dialogue [so had to] convey with my eyes the emotion. So that’s what I did. I was on set for maybe three hours. When I went to the picture, it was me fighting a giant spider. I did not do that. That was not what I did. I don’t think it was [created by] AI. It was CGI, OK, so that they could de-age me, and I’m fighting a spider. I didn’t do any of that, so I don’t know what happened there.”
Fans were quick to back up the actor’s claims on X and pointing shots at the makers of the film for causing the switch-up. These are some of the comments from fans regarding the matter,
LMAO he said that scene stinks😭 pic.twitter.com/f93ZUpgmBF
— Tᕼᗩᗩᒪ🟡 (@Sinestros_Myte) November 25, 2023
No one should be schocked at this. That movie was abysmal
— Endi (@AndyLicious96) November 25, 2023
It’s a shame. If they didn’t go that weird early-2000s CGI route (and the terrible “it’s supposed to look bad!” excuse, ick!), all the alternate universe stuff may have looked pretty iconic.
— Michael Austin (@mikeswriting) November 25, 2023
Not surprised, they kept changing shit in the film.
— Chainsaw Reacts (@ChainsawReacts) November 25, 2023
Man is brutally honest
— Matt Betterlife Anthony (@Global__Man) November 25, 2023
Fans have also criticized the cartoony-looking CGI in the film which the makers defended by saying it was a deliberate effort. Cage’s claims are a problematic example of how big productions can take a different route without informing the actor. The film was a big flop at the box office, with Ezra Miller’s stint as Flash also in limbo.
Nicolas Cage Wants to Slow Down His Movie Roles As He Approaches 60
Nicolas Cage is currently promoting his new film comedy film Dream Scenario. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Cage revealed that he wants to focus on his family more and slow down on his movie appearances from now on.
As he turns 60 next year, he also told ET that he wants to spend quality time with his newborn daughter and continue to explore more book reading. He said,
“So, 60’s coming up. I’d like to read a book a week. I want to spend more time with my daughter. I’m taking stock of what’s really important. Maybe not make quite as many movies. [Having a baby girl is] profound. Totally new experience. I love it.”
His new film Dream Scenario has been getting rave reviews from critics and the film will have a wide theatrical release on December 1, 2023. He will next appear in Oz Perkins’ horror film Longlegs opposite Maika Monroe.
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