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Nicolas Cage on Playing a Superhero

AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on May 27, 2026

Key points

  • Nicolas Cage was set to play Superman in Tim Burton's cancelled film
  • Cage found a fitting superhero role in 'Spider-Noir'
  • Watching 'Breaking Bad' inspired him to explore TV roles

Nicolas Cage's journey to play a superhero has been long and winding. He was once set to play Superman in Tim Burton's 'Superman Lives' but the project was cancelled just weeks before filming. Now, he's found a role that matches his eccentricity in 'Spider-Noir'. Cage discusses how watching 'Breaking Bad' led him to explore TV roles and hints at his involvement in season 5 of 'True Detective'.

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Read the original at VarietyArchived snapshot · May 29, 2026

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