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There was a lengthy search for a lead, and a number of famous figures turned down the role, including Robert Redford and Burt Reynolds. Eventually, Christopher Reeve was cast, and underwent an exercise regimen to bulk up, gaining 24 pounds (11kg) before filming. [18] Margot Kidder was cast as Lois Lane.

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Ditzian, Eric (March 8, 2011). " 'Man Of Steel' Taps Laurence Fishburne As News Chief Perry White". MTV. Archived from the original on August 3, 2015 . Retrieved August 4, 2011. Pountain, David (February 7, 2019). "Superman Cameo Confirmed For Shazam!, But It Won't Be Henry Cavill". We Got This Covered. Christian Bale, who was being considered for the lead in Darren Aronofsky's Batman: Year One adaptation at the time (another cancelled film), [124] was simultaneously approached by Petersen for the Batman role. Petersen confirmed in a 2010 interview that the only actor he approached for Superman was Josh Hartnett. [125] Warner Bros canceled development to focus on individual Superman and Batman projects after Abrams submitted another draft for Superman: Flyby. [120] Christopher Nolan cast Bale as Batman the following year in Batman Begins. New 'Suicide Squad' Trailer "Leaks" Online, Introduces Idris Elba's Bloodsport, Kryptonite Bullet into Equation". June 22, 2021.In 1973, producer Ilya Salkind convinced his father Alexander to buy the film rights to Superman. They hired Mario Puzo to pen a two-film script, and negotiated with Steven Spielberg to direct, though Alexander eventually landed on someone else. Superman (1978) and Superman II (1980) were shot simultaneously. The DC Universe Animated Original Movies is a direct-to-video animated film series that often features Superman in a leading or supporting role.

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An empty, dark grey cell indicates the character was not in the film, or that the character's official presence has not yet been confirmed. The television series Smallville is a reimagining of the Superman mythology, starting from Clark Kent's teenage years. [75] The series is named after Clark Kent's home town and focuses on the challenges he faces growing up in the rural midwest, while also discovering his super powers and the details of his alien origins. [76] The series creators and cast specified that the series is about Clark Kent and not Superman, [77] and that the character would not appear in costume or fly in the series. [78] However, by series end, at least one of these rules was broken. [79] Julia Ormond Out As Man of Steel's Biological Mom!!". Ain't It Cool News. September 25, 2011. Archived from the original on December 26, 2019 . Retrieved December 26, 2019. Kaye, Don (February 4, 2019). "Report: Before The Suicide Squad, James Gunn was offered Superman". Syfy Wire. Archived from the original on February 5, 2019 . Retrieved February 28, 2019. Pasko, Martin( w), Swan, Curt( p), Chiaramonte, Frank( i)."The Life Story of Superman" Action Comics,no.500(October 1979).The Christopher Reeve Superman Collection DVD Review". UGO.com. Archived from the original on February 14, 2009 . Retrieved December 31, 2008. Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My Vacation – direct-to-video, featuring Maurice LaMarche as Superman. Michael Fleming (June 30, 1999). "WB puts Superman into the Wisher well". Variety . Retrieved April 6, 2008. Superman is referenced in The Suicide Squad (2021). Amanda Waller states that Bloodsport, a new member of Task Force X, was arrested and imprisoned for shooting Superman with a Kryptonite bullet. [63] Chitwood, Adam (March 13, 2017). "Exclusive: Warner Bros. Eyeing Matthew Vaughn to Direct 'Man of Steel 2' ". Collider. Archived from the original on June 19, 2018 . Retrieved April 27, 2018.