Unveiling the Untold Emotion: Nicolas Cage Finally Opens Up on The Flash's Superman Surprise Cameo
Nicolas Cage opens up about his take on Superman in The Flash cameo, giving insight into his unique portrayal of the iconic character
Summary
Nicolas Cage discusses his highly anticipated portrayal of Superman in The Flash, expressing his delight in witnessing the character's presence on the big screen at last.Cage delves into his approach to the role, drawing inspiration from his acclaimed performance in City of Angels while highlighting the multifaceted nature of the iconic character.
Despite the troubled production history of The Flash, Nicolas Cage's appearance as Superman holds significance. Fans can delve into the abandoned film's details through a documentary. Cage opens up about his portrayal of the Man of Steel in The Flash after more than two decades since the cancellation of Superman Lives. The Flash, starring Ezra Miller, faced numerous delays, but finally hit theaters to disappointingly low box office returns. As Warner Bros. Discovery concludes its involvement with the DCEU, DC Studios, led by James Gunn and Peter Safran, embarks on a fresh DC Universe journey.
In an interview with USA Today, Cage expressed his excitement about playing Superman in The Flash. He described it as a moment of realization and satisfaction to see "that particular character" on the big screen. Despite the brief appearance, Cage was glad that he didn't miss it.
Nic Cage Reveals How He Would Have Played Superman
Despite its brevity, Cage's cameo as Superman in The Flash holds significance due to the inclusion of a DC film that was ultimately cancelled. The lingering question remains: what could Cage have brought to the role of Superman had the project moved forward? Luckily, Cage shed light on this in the same interview with USA Today, drawing inspiration from one of his previous films.
Cage revealed that his portrayal of Clark Kent would have mirrored his performance in City of Angels, where he embodied an alien-like persona as an angel. Expanding further, Cage explained that his Clark Kent would have possessed a touch of humor, while still embodying the sensitivity, goodness, vulnerability, and angelic yet terrifying qualities of Kal-El. This description encapsulates the multifaceted nature of Superman's dual identities. It is evident that Cage invested considerable thought into his take on Superman, especially considering his own passion for comic books. This is why his cameo in The Flash serves as a meaningful moment for him, completing a full-circle experience.
Superman Lives fans can gain a deeper understanding of Cage's movie through The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened? documentary. The documentary delves into the complex production challenges faced by the film before its cancellation. It also highlights the remarkable feat of Cage making a cameo as Superman from another universe in The Flash movie, even if it was just for a brief moment. Hopefully, this won't mark the end of Cage's involvement in the superhero genre after his appearance in The Flash.
