Nicolas Cage has long been a massive comic book fan with a history tied to both Marvel and DC Comics. He was set to play the Man of Steel in Tim Burton’s infamously canceled film, “Superman Lives.” The actor had a suit fitting, though the project was shelved before filming even started. Cage’s Superman and the robotic spider he would have faced off against during the movie made a surprise cameo in “The Flash,” in a view across the Multiverse. He also voiced Superman in “Teen Titans Go! To The Movies.”
On top of his ties to Superman, Cage is an avid comic book collector who once owned a copy of “Action Comics” #1 — which marked the hero’s first appearance — before selling it for over $2 million to pay for bankruptcy debt.
In the Marvel Universe, Cage played Johnny Blaze aka Ghost Rider in “Ghost Rider” and “Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance.” His version of the hero is fondly remembered by fans despite the films getting largely negative reviews, as his over-the-top style worked well for the character in live-action. There are even rumors Cage will reprise Ghost Rider in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the future, but Marvel Studios has yet to announce anything official. Given his career renaissance with his critically acclaimed performances in “Mandy,” “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent,” and “Dream Scenario,” Cage would be quite a coup for Sony and Amazon Studios if he indeed ends up playing Spider-Man Noir in live-action.
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