Fan CastingDavid Lynch's Superman (1994)

After the success of Tim Burton's Batman and Batman Returns, Warner Brothers decided it was time to reboot Superman. Initially, they wanted Burton to do Superman as well, but the project fell through. Eventually, WB sought out David Lynch following the success of Twin Peaks. At the time of release, it was polarizing to mainstream audiences. Lynch didn't hold back with his trademark surrealist style, providing a fresh take on the modern myth. Warner Brothers, unhappy with the film's reception, cancelled its planned sequel and once again the character of Superman was shelved from the big screen for a number of years. In recent years, however, the film has gained a cult following and reappraisal from many, considering it to be a great deconstruction of the core themes of Superman.