Almost Nicolas Cage
In the 1990s, Nicolas Cage was almost cast as what DC superhero whose secret identity is Clark Kent.
Superman
"G" is for this sport that made Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods famous.
In poker, it's commonly used as a wildcard.
Joker
The branches of the US Government.
Judicial, Legislative, and Executive
This above all: to thine own self be true.
Shakespeare (from Hamlet)
Lasagna, Legonza, Linguine
Legonza
Before the part went to Michael Myers, Nicolas Cage was almost the voice of this ogre.
Shrek
"O" is also the name for a famous Muppet that lives in a trash can.
Oscar
Defined as "a cause of great distress or annoyance," this villain definitely fits that bill.
Bane
All three primary colors.
Red, Yellow, and Blue
Lord, what will become of me once I’ve lost my novelty?
Taylor Swift (from "Nothing New")
Fumbella, Fettuccini, Farfalle
Fumbella
Nic Cage almost got to wear cool black leather clothes and learn Kung Fu as the lead character in this 2001 sci-fi movie.
The Matrix
Two NATO phonetic letters are named after Shakespeare characters-- I'll take either.
Romeo and Juliet
In the movie, he sings "If I only had a brain."
Scarecrow
The countries of Great Britain.
England, Scotland, and Wales
Your faithless love’s the only hoax I believe in.
Taylor Swift (from "Hoax")
Tortellini, Tagliatelle, Tortoni
Tortoni
Peter Jackson wanted to (and almost did!) cast Nicolas Cage as this character in the Lord of the Rings movies.
Aragorn
"E" is represented by this... this... this...
Echo
The emperor is the largest species of this.
Penguin
The Triple Crown Thoroughbred Races.
The Kentucky Derby, The Preakness, and the Belmont Stakes
Clover blooms in the fields / Spring breaks loose, the time is near.
Taylor Swift (from "ivy")
Calamanco, Cavatelli, Campanelle
Calamanco
Nic Cage was almost cast to play the lead actor in this romantic sci-fi movie (before he passed on the role and it went to Jim Carrey instead).
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
"F" is for this 1930s dance in quadruple time.
Foxtrot
Poison Ivy
The Three Musketeers.
Athos, Porthos, and Aramis
I pray you do not fall in love with me.
Shakespeare (from As You Like It)
Manicotti, Mostaccioli, Molliopatta
Molliopatta