Could Jude Law become Superman in the movies? This rumor has been circulating online for several years, and now the British actor himself has confirmed its truth. In his participation in the podcast Discoursethe artist admitted that he was considering the opportunity to play the Man of Steel in a film based on the script JJ Abrams this was never done. We are talking about Superman: Flyby.
Superman: Flyby was another major fiasco for Warner Bros. as it tried to determine what to do with the intellectual property it acquired in the early ’90s. Abrams submitted the script in 2002 and the studio hired him. Brett Ratner as director, but the matter never progressed. In fact, the casting process for the lead role was quite chaotic.
Several young and “karilindo” performers of the time were preparing to play the son of Krypton. Own Brendan Fraser Early last year, he admitted that he was one of the candidates for the role of Superman, and this time it was Jude Law’s turn.
Unlike other translators, the Englishman explained that He was never really excited. putting himself in Kal-El’s shoes. Despite this, he participated in the negotiations and even tested the suit. However, even putting on the Superman costume did not convince him to accept the role.
“There was a process of flirting. I always resisted because I felt it wasn’t right,” he explained of the filmmakers’ approach to making him the new Superman. Jude Law also indicated that those responsible for the project forced him try on a suit in an attempt to seduce him, but even that didn’t work.
“It didn’t look like a suit. [Christopher] Riv. It was more metallic,” he said, adding: “Anyway, I tried it on and looked in the mirror. Part of me first said, “Wow, that would be great,” and then I thought, “No, you can’t do that.” You can not’. And I didn’t sell myself. So I left and the film never happened.”
Jude Law was one of the candidates for the main role Superman: Flyby
WITH Superman: Flyby something similar happened Superman is alive, Tim Burton’s infamous project with Nicolas Cage. Although the films were never made, the backstory behind the films has generated a lot of interest among fans over the years.
In addition to Jude Law and the aforementioned Brendan Fraser, other names have emerged associated with the role of Clark Kent in Superman: Flyby. Josh Hartnett He was a strong candidate, and the circulation even includes a photograph of him in hero costume. Ashton Kutcher, Paul Walker And Matt Bomer were also considered for this role.
Bomer, by the way, recently spoke about this and hinted that he had already been cast as Superman. but he lost the role when those in charge of the film found out he was gay. On the podcast Awards Chatterfrom Hollywood Reportermain character White collar However, he stressed that he does not know who made the final decision.
“It was a time in the industry when something like that could be used against you. How, why and who [tomó la decisión], I don’t know. But I understand that it happened because of this,” he explained. The actor added that he had already signed a three-film deal with Warner Bros., that he had flown to New York and Los Angeles multiple times to read scripts and that he was the director’s choice.
Superman: Flyby It goes down in history as one of many failed attempts to bring the Man of Steel back to the big screen. Now the Son of Krypton is preparing to return to theaters with James Gunn and a great cast led by David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan.
Something that stands out though is that despite being considered the most important superhero in comic book history, his film adaptations never finished satisfying fans. With the exception of superman (1978) by Richard Donner, many believe that no other film to date has done justice to the character.
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