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Brendan Fraser Reflects on Near-Superman Role, Embraces New Projects

11/22/2025

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Brendan Fraser, the actor, auditioned for Superman: Flyby and wore the suit in a screen test directed by Brett Ratner.
He praised the screenplay as "Shakespeare in space" but felt relief he did not land the role.
Fraser believed a Superman link could define his career, but the project evolved into Superman Returns.
Fraser is starring in Rental Family and is set to reunite with Rachel Weisz for The Mummy 4.

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Story summary

Brendan Fraser, the actor, auditioned for Superman: Flyby and wore the suit in a screen test directed by Brett Ratner.
He praised the screenplay as "Shakespeare in space" but felt relief he did not land the role.
Fraser believed a Superman link could define his career, but the project evolved into Superman Returns.
Fraser is starring in Rental Family and is set to reunite with Rachel Weisz for The Mummy 4.