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"The Passion Of The Christ" and "The Count of Monte Cristo" star Jim Caviezel may be ready to sign a deal to star as Superman in the long-awaited film "Superman Returns," IMDb.com reports.

Actors Jude Law, Josh Hartnett and Brendan Frasier have turned down the part, but Caviezel is almost a guarantee to star in the film, World Entertainment News Network reported Thursday.

Comic book author Mark Miller said, "My good buddy has informed me that Jim Caviezel is officially the new man of steel, and what a perfect choice he is. Expect an announcement shortly."

We'll have to wait and see if Warner Bros. confirms this. Bryan Singer is directing the film for a Summer 2006 release.

Caviezel's manager, Beverly Dean, previously said that the actor would be interested in playing the role. "Would he like to do it? He loves Superman. But the truth is there has been no offer, the script isn't even finished - but absolutely he'd be interested."