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Jude Law, 51, reveals he turned DOWN the opportunity to play Superman in a Hollywood film after trying on the Man Of Steel's iconic suit


Jude Law has revealed that he was offered the role of Superman but turned it down as he felt as it was 'a step too far'.

The DC Comics superhero has been played by fellow Englishman Henry Cavill, 41, since 2013's Man Of Steel (pictured) George Reeves then played The Last Son Of Krypton in 1952 in the character's first-ever feature film, Superman And The Mole Men. BAFTA Award-winner Jude appeared on the podcast alongside Tomb Raider star Alicia Vikander.

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