British actorJude Lawonce had a flirtation about playingSuperman.
The movie in question was titledSuperman: Flyby.Written byJ.J.
Abrams, the story would have explored a new twist on the heros origin.
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In a new interview withThe Playlist,Law talked about his considerations of the role.
So this is true.
And there was a process of flirtation going on, Law recalls.
And I always resisted because it just felt like [off].
And I know you might say, Well, but you played Yonn-Rogg and Dumbledore!
It just felt like a step too far.
And they didnt have a script, if I remember rightly.
Did they have a script?
I dont remember reading one.
This is a long time ago.
They brought me the suit.
They thought, This might change your mind.'
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He tried it on.
And I didnt sell myself to myself, Law said.
And I stepped away and the film never happened anyway.
So maybe it probably wouldnt have done anything.
