Superman: The Movie (CASTING the Characters)

This documentary video detail's the casting choices for the sensational 1978 comic book film 'Superman: The Movie' Directed by Richard Donner. Here we see why Gene Hackman was a great choice for Lex Luthor, the producer explaining why he hand-picked Marlon Brando for Jor-El, screen test segments of actors auditioning for Superman/Clark Kent (including Christopher Reeve's marvelous test), several segments from screen tests by actresses(including Anne Archer, Stockard Channing, Lesley Ann Warren, Deborah Raffin and Margot Kidder) who were trying out for Lois lane.
This video also features interviews from Richard Donner, Margot Kidder and Lesley Ann Warren.

Narrated by Kevin Spacey

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[TommyBoy249r]

thank you SO much for posting this!!! What DVD is this on? I really enjoyed it, almost as much as I enjoy the Superman series! (minus 3 and 4) :-P

But thanks again!

[CliffmountPictures]

You are Welcome, :-)

This segment is from a documentary called;

Look, Up In The Sky: The Amazing Story Of Superman

it came out in 2006, and I found it in the Superman 13 disc Ultimate Collection.

Have a Good One :-)

[TheComedyfan123]

The narrator sounds like Kevin Spacey. Is it?

[CliffmountPictures]

Yes, it is :-)

[jamalnasir1975]

The casting of `Superman' was just perfect..

Every character had a meaningful & substantial portrayal, relevant with the script..

Kidder was the best choice for Lois Lane & so was Reeve for Superman/Clark Kent..

[TitaniumByFire]

The other women over acted, Margo brought a balance, a warmth, and realism to the character.

[LedWhisky69]

If not for Margot Kidder, I think Anne Archer or Deborah Raffin would have been great choices. Lois Lane was originally created as a character who was not only smart and feisty, but had the beauty of a 1930s movie star. I think they would have done well.

[smurfthumper]

It just occurred to me that Clark/Superman sets himself up for the Peter Pan line. Smooth.

[net200910]

I have to say Christopher Reeve will always be Superman. The guy has the look, charm and confidence that makes him the boyscout Superhero.

[zimmcat]

what was the age difference between them?



[jagbravo]

Supersudado...jajajajaja

Super Sweaty

[coolcat20million]

I'm in love with Lesley Ann Warren!...and Anne Archer!

[asantos]

check out his armpits. lol.