Unveiling the Unmade: The Story of Superman: Flyby

Unveiling the Unmade: The Story of Superman: Flyby

A Superman film project titled “Superman: Flyby” was in development between Tim Burton’s “Superman Lives” and Bryan Singer’s “Superman Returns”. J.J. Abrams wrote the script for the film, which was intended to be an origin story where Krypton does not explode, leading to a civil war that extends to Earth. McG was set to direct the movie, and actors like Brandon Routh, Henry Cavill, and Brendan Fraser were considered for the lead role. Matt Bomer, known for his roles in “White Collar” and “Doom Patrol”, was also close to landing the role and even signed a contract for it. Bomer shared that being considered for a Superman role had a significant impact on his career in Hollywood.