There are so many casting “What If?” situations in the world of superhero cinema. And a major one finally got realized in The Flash, which opened in theaters this past summer and already is making its way to home video. Those who caught up with the latest DC film (which we reviewed right here) know during the conclusion, we are given a look at the DC Multiverse, where former versions of classic superheroes are showcased … including a famous scene of Nicolas Cage as Superman, which almost happened in a Tim Burton movie several years ago but never came to be.
Superman Lives is an infamous Superman project that stalled in the scripting stages, and would have featured Nicolas Cage in the lead role. We have seen images shared of Cage as a long-haired Superman in a very distinct suit. And that version of the DC hero was brought to life by director Andy Muschietti in The Flash – an inside joke for DC fans and audiences who have followed superhero stories behind the scenes for years. Now, in a USA Today interview, Cage finally spoke about the brief cameo in The Flash, and joked to the outlet:
