The Whale star also recalled that the late Paul Walker was up for the part.
“Everyone in town was reading for Superman.
It’s going to be chipped on your gravestone.
Brendan Fraser; ‘Superman Returns’ star Brandon Routh.John Sciulli/Getty Images; David James/Warner Bros.
Are you okay with that?
You will forevermore be known as the Man of Steel.'
I’m not a one-trick pony.”
Representatives for Abrams and Warner Bros. did not immediately respond to EW’s request for comment.
Fraser has long been open about a turbulent period in his career.
“I’ve kept myself busy.
“I’ve never been that far away, is the short answer.
WasIaway, or was everyone away from me?
I’ll give you the answer: It doesn’t matter.”
Watch Fraser discuss his potential Superman role above.
