Nicolas Cage as Superman
Nicolas Cage was cast as Superman for the animated film "Superman: Brainiac Attacks" in 2006. He recorded dialogue and performed motion capture for the role. The project was shelved for years before its direct-to-video release.
Why the Project Was Delayed
Creative differences and studio changes led to long delays. The film was eventually completed with a different animation style. Cage's performance was retained in the final cut, though the movie received mixed reviews upon release.
Other Superman Connections
Before "Brainiac Attacks," Cage was linked to Tim Burton's unmade "Superman Lives" in the 1990s. He later voiced Superman in the "Teen Titans Go! To the Movies" cameo. More details are available on the Superman filmography page at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman_in_film
