Brendan Fraser: I was Supposed to be 'Superman' - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 09-13-2008, 04:02 PM

http://www.voicesfromkrypton.com/

Brendan Fraser tells VoicesOfKrypton.com that he was offered the role of Superman when J.J Abrams was onboard "Superman Returns". Though he was excited at the prospect, Fraser says his "offer" suddenly turned to "er, we like you, but we have to ask the other guys at Warner" so the decision was basically made for him.

The "Mummy" actor says the film would've been a far superior one than the Bryan Singer version. "In my view, and I say this with respect, it's far superior than Bryan Singers. J.J. had a vision that was larger. It spanned galaxies. It was Lord of the Rings.I mean, it was that huge. It was like a 3rd World War on Earth involving different planets and universes, and brotherhoods--sibling rivalry and the collision of enormous powers. I mean, come on, it wasn't smacking you over the head with a symbolic hammer till you weren't paying attention. That's how good J.J. is."

Schmoopie · 09-13-2008, 06:52 PM

I love Brendan Frasier, and if he had portrayed SUperman, I would have watched this movie for sure! With regard to his comments on the original idea of the film being better, I'm sure that he will be bashed for sounding so "conceited" but it doesn't sound that way to me at all.
I've never seen the "Mummy" movies because I'm not into that stuff, but Superman, I would watch.

Andrea

tv star collector · 09-14-2008, 06:55 PM

I know Brendan Fraser has made lots of other movies, but somehow everytime
I see his name I still think of "George of the Jungle" (or "Dudley Do-Right").

robyrob · 09-14-2008, 09:45 PM

"Superman Returns" was a boring piece of crap, its hard to imagine how anyone could've done worse with it.

09-13-2008, 04:02 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Brendan Fraser: I was Supposed to be 'Superman' http://www.voicesfromkrypton.com/ Brendan Fraser tells VoicesOfKrypton.com that he was offered the role of Superman when J.J Abrams was onboard "Superman Returns". Though he was excited at the prospect, Fraser says his "offer" suddenly turned to "er, we like you, but we have to ask the other guys at Warner" so the decision was basically made for him. The "Mummy" actor says the film would've been a far superior one than the Bryan Singer version. "In my view, and I say this with respect, it's far superior than Bryan Singers. J.J. had a vision that was larger. It spanned galaxies. It was Lord of the Rings.I mean, it was that huge. It was like a 3rd World War on Earth involving different planets and universes, and brotherhoods--sibling rivalry and the collision of enormous powers. I mean, come on, it wasn't smacking you over the head with a symbolic hammer till you weren't paying attention. That's how good J.J. is."
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09-13-2008, 06:52 PM	#2
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	I love Brendan Frasier, and if he had portrayed SUperman, I would have watched this movie for sure! With regard to his comments on the original idea of the film being better, I'm sure that he will be bashed for sounding so "conceited" but it doesn't sound that way to me at all. I've never seen the "Mummy" movies because I'm not into that stuff, but Superman, I would watch. Andrea
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09-14-2008, 09:45 PM	#4
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,194	"Superman Returns" was a boring piece of crap, its hard to imagine how anyone could've done worse with it.
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09-14-2008, 06:55 PM	#3
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,486	I know Brendan Fraser has made lots of other movies, but somehow everytime I see his name I still think of "George of the Jungle" (or "Dudley Do-Right").