Actor Nicolas Cage will be making a cameo appearance as Superman, in the upcoming film The Flash.
In an interview with Esquire Middle East, the director of The Flash, Andy Muschietti had earlier revealed that a known actor will be marking a cameo as Superman. Later it was revealed that Nicolas Cage will be playing the cameo.
It is to be noted that Nicolas had played the role in Tim Burton’s Superman Live 25 years ago.
“Nic was absolutely wonderful. Although the role was a cameo, he dove into it. I dreamt all my life to work with him. I hope I can work with him again soon,” Muschietti was quoted as saying by a Deadline report. “He is a massive Superman fan. A comic book fanatic,” he added.
Set to release on June 16 in theatres, The Flash also stars Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck as different versions of Batman. Directed by Andy Muschietti, the film’s screenplay is penned by Christina Hodson. The film’s cast also includes Kiersey Clemons, Maribel Verdú, and Ron Livingston. Sasha Calle also shows up as Supergirl. Social media stars Rudy Mancuso and Saoirse-Monica Jackson are also involved in the project in undisclosed roles.