But Cage says the fact thatSuperman Livesisnt a real movie is almost irrelevant at this point.

That is the Superman.

That is the movie.

Nicolas Cage/ Superman

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Even though you never saw it it is the Superman.

Like, Oh, its too dark.

Its like, well, now it looks like a light-hearted romp.

We were trying to explore the more human side of the character and get into that whole thing.

In the years since Superman, Cage has remained a prolific performer, appearing in numerous films annually.

Brian and I are can I be very bold?

Im his [Toshiro] Mifune, hes my [Akira] Kurosawa.

I trust him and he lets me go.

He knows exactly how to use me.

Brian knows how to let me loose and he knows how to bring me back in.

Directing Nic is like directing the weather hes like Hurricane Jose, added Taylor.