Considered to play Lois Lane.

Jason Behr, of the TV Show Roswell, was reportedly one of the actors in the running to play Superman.

Selma told MTV that she would love to play Lois Lane.

Matthew Bomer was considered for the role of Superman.

Boreanaz was turned down for the role of Superman.

Justin Bruening was up for the title role.

Sandra Bullock was reportedly considered for the part of Lois Lane, when the project was in development as SUPERMAN LIVES when Robert Rodriguez was attached to direct.

When Nicolas Cage was attached to star, Tim Burton was attached to direct. Eventually, this incarnation of the project fell apart.

When the film first entered pre-production (mid 1990's) Nicolas Cage was considered for the part of Superman.

Supposedly considered for the role of Brainiac when Tim Burton was set to direct. The script was later changed and the role was cut.

James Caviezel was considered for the role of Superman, but was considered "too famous" from the Passion of the Christ.

Cavill was considered for the role of Superman.

According to India's National Newspaper "The Hindu," Hayden Christensen was rejected for the role of Superman.

Elisha Cuthbert was considered for the role of Lois Lane. Cuthbert said that she read for the part in an interview.

Claire Danes was considered for the role of Lois Lane.

Considered for the roles of Lex Luthor and Jor-El.

Brendan Fraser was considered for the lead role of Superman.

According to teenhollywood, Gyllenhaal was considered for the role of Superman.

Hartnett was considered for the role of Superman.

Many reports said Hogan was asked to play Doomsday when Tim Burton was set to direct. The script was changed and the role was cut.

Signed on to play Jor-El when Brett Ratner was directing; left the project when Ratner left.

Johansson was considered for the role of Lois Lane.

Auditioned to play Lois Lane.

Knowles was considered for the role of Lois Lane.

Ashton Kutcher was considered for the role of Superman.

LaBeouf was considered for the role of Jimmy Olsen before Joseph Nichols' departure.

Signed on for the role of Perry White and was about to shoot it before TV show House was renewed for a second season.

Law was considered for the role of General Zod but declined and the part was cut.

JoBlo.com reported that Evangeline Lilly (from TV show Lost) was considered to play the role of Lois Lane, but the part later went to Kate Bosworth.

Wentworth Miller auditioned for the role of Superman when Bret Rattner was slated to direct. Miller did not get the part and Rattner went on work on another project. Rattner later invited Miller to audition for Prison Break (TV).

Portman was reportedly considered for the role of Lois Lane.

According to a movie fan magazine, Rock was considered for the role of Jimmy Olsen when Burton was prepping in the mid-90s.

Keri Russell was the runner-up for Lois Lane.

Kevin Smith (Clerks, Mallrats, etc.) was attached to write the screenplay.

Somerhalder was turned down for the role of Superman.

Walker was considered for the role of Superman.

Several sources have claimed that Tom Welling was considered to be Superman.

In early stages, Winger was attached to play Lois Lane.

Billy Zane was considered for the role of Lex Luthor.