Tim Burton Slams Nicolas Cage Superman Cameo in ‘The Flash’ Referencing Director’s Axed Film: ‘I’m in Quiet Revolt Against All This’

In a recent interview with the British Film Institute, the iconic filmmaker Tim Burton shared his thoughts on the lasting impact of Warner Bros. canceling the “Superman Lives” project, which had Nicolas Cage attached as the beloved superhero. Additionally, Burton discussed his sentiments upon witnessing Cage step into the Superman role and Michael Keaton’s reprisal of Batman in DC Studios’ “The Flash.”

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Burton began by acknowledging his lack of regrets regarding the aborted Superman project, stating, “No, I don’t have regrets.” He delved into the profound influence such a project can have on a filmmaker, explaining, “When you invest so much time in a project, and it ultimately doesn’t come to fruition, it leaves a lasting mark on your life. You become deeply passionate about these endeavors, and each one represents an unpredictable journey, even if it doesn’t reach its destination. It’s an experience that continues to resonate with you, to some extent.”

During the late 1990s, following his success with the Batman franchise for Warner Bros., Burton was poised to direct Nicolas Cage as Superman in “Superman Lives.” Regrettably, the film was shelved after nearly two years of pre-production.

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Nicolas Cage’s unexpected appearance as Superman in Warner Bros.’ “The Flash” caught fans off guard. In the 2023 superhero film, Cage’s Superman confronts a gigantic spider as the multiverse faces impending collapse. The movie also marks the return of Michael Keaton as Batman, a collaboration with whom Burton had previously enjoyed in the 1989 film “Batman” and its 1992 sequel, “Batman Returns.”

Burton didn’t hold back in expressing his criticism of Cage’s Superman and Keaton’s Batman cameos in “The Flash.” He drew parallels between these appearances and the current trend of reimagining films and characters through the use of AI technology. Burton articulated his frustration, stating, “This also delves into another aspect involving AI, and this is why I believe I’m growing disillusioned with the studio system. They can take your work, be it ‘Batman’ or any other project, and culturally repurpose it or manipulate it in various ways. Even if you are bound by contracts to Disney or Warner Brothers, they retain the authority to make alterations at their discretion. So, in my later years, I find myself quietly rebelling against this.”

Burton also took issue with AI recreations of Disney characters in his distinctive style during an interview with The Independent. He expressed his disquietude about this technology, remarking, “I struggle to put into words the sensation it evokes. It brings to mind instances when other cultures caution against having their pictures taken, as if it steals a part of their soul.” He continued, “What it effectively does is drain something from you. It extracts something from your essence or psyche, which is deeply unsettling, especially when it concerns your own creations. It’s akin to a machine robbing you of your humanity, your very essence.”

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