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Why Christopher Reeve Was Almost Replaced in ‘Superman III’
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scrn loglineWhen Warner Bros. nearly recast their iconic superhero in 'Superman III,' the behind-the-scenes drama was as intense as any on-screen battle.beat sheet- After a strained relationship with the studio, Christopher Reeve was almost replaced by actor David Carradine, despite his star-making turn as the Man of Steel.
- Despite the studio's doubts, Reeve ultimately regained their trust and went on to complete his quadrilogy, cementing his legacy as the definitive on-screen Superman.
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Why Christopher Reeve Was Almost Replaced in ‘Superman III’
MovieWebStory by Philip Etemesi
scrn logline
When Warner Bros. nearly recast their iconic superhero in 'Superman III,' the behind-the-scenes drama was as intense as any on-screen battle.
beat sheet
- After a strained relationship with the studio, Christopher Reeve was almost replaced by actor David Carradine, despite his star-making turn as the Man of Steel.
- Despite the studio's doubts, Reeve ultimately regained their trust and went on to complete his quadrilogy, cementing his legacy as the definitive on-screen Superman.
call sheet
Christopher Reeve, David Carradine, Warner Bros., 'Superman III'