It's a small universe.
When the late Christoper Reeve was auditioning for the role of Superman back in the late 1970s, he had everything the filmmakers were looking for — except his physique. At 6 feet, 5 inches and 170 pounds, he was a beanpole.
Calling Reeve a "skinny little kid" when they met for his audition, director Richard Donner made Reeve promise he would be able to bulk up for the role in time for production to meet the 1978 release date.
To make sure that happened, Donner made a call to none other ...
When the late Christoper Reeve was auditioning for the role of Superman back in the late 1970s, he had everything the filmmakers were looking for — except his physique. At 6 feet, 5 inches and 170 pounds, he was a beanpole.
Calling Reeve a "skinny little kid" when they met for his audition, director Richard Donner made Reeve promise he would be able to bulk up for the role in time for production to meet the 1978 release date.
To make sure that happened, Donner made a call to none other ...
- 12/14/2017
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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