Brendan Fraser

Brendan Fraser almost played Superman in a movie by J.J Abrams that was cancelled, which the actor acknowledges might have been a blessing.

The character's last solo film was Man of Steel back in 2013, and he won't have a solo film again until 2025 [brings James Gunn's Superman: Legacy](https://gamerant.com/superman-actors-james-gunn-new-movie/) to theaters. Their final battle would have culminated in a massive fight across the globe, much like what was seen in Man of Steel. The character was intended to be Kryptonian royalty and cousin to Superman. [Superman](https://gamerant.com/tag/superman/) has historically had some problems getting to the big screen. Fraser auditioned for the role in J.J. Brendan Fraser almost played Superman in the early 2000s.