Jul 06, 2015 04:58 PM EDT
We've heard rumors, seen photos and now we have actual audition footage of notorious actor Nicolas Cage screen-testing for the cancelled Superman Lives movie project. As you probably already know, this project from director Tim Burton was doomed from the start, involved a crazy suit for the DC Comics superhero and featured Cage with very long hair and a slim figure. Continue reading below to enjoy one of the best viral videos of the last 20 years right here!
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The footage that we're sharing with you today comes from the documentary entitled The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened? Directed and crowdfunded by filmmaker Jon Schnepp, we learn a ton of information about the failed film, namely the fact that the infamous "lightning suit" that we've heard about over the years wasn't a huge part of the movie. Go figure!
This new footage was shared with The LA Times and features a younger Cage trying out some moves in a different kind of Superman suit. According to this report, we get to see some great behind-the-scenes footage, interviews, concept art and so much more. In other words, this documentary gives us a taste of what could have been had this movie come to life. With that in mind, you should definitely enjoy the video below!
Are you ready to experience Superman Lives in screen-test form? Will you take the years of Internet rumors and talk around this project and see it come to life today? There's only one real way to find out! Check out this incredible viral video right here (via Gamma Squad):
What do you think of this footage? Are you sad this didn't get made? Let us know what you think of this new viral video in the comments section below!
