Note: This article contains a mild spoiler for a recent DC film. However, it's a spoiler that doesn't spoil any major plot points or twists in the film.
Superman has long been a character that's meant to be an inspirational role-model and a symbol of hope. Christopher Reeve helped capture that in his performances in the Superman film series. Christopher Reeve quickly won the hearts of fans with his uplifting take on the character. In addition to playing a hero, Christopher Reeve was a hero in real life. After his tragic accident, he worked hard to help raise money for those with similar disabilities. Things were hard and sad for him, but he still worked hard to make a positive difference in the world. He started a foundation that's still around to this very day.
Films that Christopher Reeve played Superman in:
1. Superman: The Movie (1978)
2. Superman 2 (1980)
Richard Donner was the original director of the film, but he was fired and replaced with Richard Lester. Richard Donner's version of Superman 2 came out in 2006.
3. Superman 3 (1983)
4. Superman 4: The Quest for Peace (1987)
Christopher Reeve came up with the premise of the film and was heavily involved in getting the film made.
Role in Smallville:
Smallville was a show that served as the origin story for Superman. By the time that the show started, Christopher Reeve was dealing with a variety of health problems. Despite that, he was more than willing to appear in the show. He played Dr. Virgil Swann, a brilliant man that gives Clark important information about Krypton. It's believed that Virgil Swann was named after Curt Swan, an artist for the Superman comics. Christopher Reeve had studied up so much on Superman that he seemed to know more about the Superman franchise than just anybody else working on the show.
Christopher Reeve appeared in a season two episode named Rosetta. The episode ended with Christopher Reeve and Tom Welling, the actor that played Clark in Smallville, promoting Christopher Reeve's foundation. Christopher Reeve also appeared in a season three episode named Legacy.
The Flash:
The makers of The Flash film got permission from Christopher Reeve's loved ones to have Christopher Reeve show up in The Flash film. The film had a special appearance from a version of Superman that had Christopher Reeve's likeness. In his cameo, Christopher Reeve's Superman was joined by Helen Slater's Supergirl.
Superman has long been a character that's meant to be an inspirational role-model and a symbol of hope. Christopher Reeve helped capture that in his performances in the Superman film series. Christopher Reeve quickly won the hearts of fans with his uplifting take on the character. In addition to playing a hero, Christopher Reeve was a hero in real life. After his tragic accident, he worked hard to help raise money for those with similar disabilities. Things were hard and sad for him, but he still worked hard to make a positive difference in the world. He started a foundation that's still around to this very day.
Films that Christopher Reeve played Superman in:
1. Superman: The Movie (1978)
2. Superman 2 (1980)
Richard Donner was the original director of the film, but he was fired and replaced with Richard Lester. Richard Donner's version of Superman 2 came out in 2006.
3. Superman 3 (1983)
4. Superman 4: The Quest for Peace (1987)
Christopher Reeve came up with the premise of the film and was heavily involved in getting the film made.
Role in Smallville:
Smallville was a show that served as the origin story for Superman. By the time that the show started, Christopher Reeve was dealing with a variety of health problems. Despite that, he was more than willing to appear in the show. He played Dr. Virgil Swann, a brilliant man that gives Clark important information about Krypton. It's believed that Virgil Swann was named after Curt Swan, an artist for the Superman comics. Christopher Reeve had studied up so much on Superman that he seemed to know more about the Superman franchise than just anybody else working on the show.
Christopher Reeve appeared in a season two episode named Rosetta. The episode ended with Christopher Reeve and Tom Welling, the actor that played Clark in Smallville, promoting Christopher Reeve's foundation. Christopher Reeve also appeared in a season three episode named Legacy.
The Flash:
The makers of The Flash film got permission from Christopher Reeve's loved ones to have Christopher Reeve show up in The Flash film. The film had a special appearance from a version of Superman that had Christopher Reeve's likeness. In his cameo, Christopher Reeve's Superman was joined by Helen Slater's Supergirl.
