1978's Superman Struggled To Find A Way To Make Christopher Reeve Fly

Director Richard Donner had to overhaul the original plans for Superman's flying scenes, which he said looked 'corny.'
Director Richard Donner had to overhaul the original plans for Superman's flying scenes, which he said looked 'corny.'

A good look at just how skinny (and sweaty) Christopher Reeve was for his Superman screen test in 1976. : r/superman

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