Nicolas Cage to cameo as Superman in upcoming 'The Flash' movie

Nicolas Cage never got to play the iconic role 25 years ago, though he managed to try on the signature costume. — Photo: SUPERMANONFILM/TWITTER

Actor Nicolas Cage, known to be a huge Superman fan, will finally get to play the caped superhero.

In upcoming movie The Flash, Cage, 59, will have a cameo as Superman, according to its Argentinian director Andy Muschietti, who spoke to Esquire Middle East magazine.