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Brendan Fraser Says Brett Ratner Directed His Superman: Flyby Screen Test

He recounts strict secrecy around an Abrams draft, down to crimson pages, during a Ratner-led audition where he wore the suit.

Overview

  • Speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Fraser confirmed he screen tested in the Superman costume for the early‑2000s Flyby project.
  • Fraser praised the screenplay as "Shakespeare in space" and described being locked in an office to read it after signing an NDA.
  • He said the script was printed in black ink on crimson paper to prevent copying, underscoring the production’s security measures.
  • Fraser reflected that he may not have been ready to be identified with Superman long term and suggested studio politics also played a role.
  • Developed at Warner Bros. with J.J. Abrams attached and Ratner involved at one stage, Superman: Flyby stalled and its lineage led to Superman Returns.