Christopher Reeve refused fake muscles for Superman

For kids born in the 70's and 80's, Christopher Reeve is the OG Superman. But he was nearly overlooked by casting directors as he was deemed too young and too skinny to play the role.

They prepared a padded suit for him, but Christopher was determined to bulk up his physique for real.

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[POSITIVE_TALKS]

He is STILL the blueprint of how Superman should act

[KingKong]

My mom was one of the doctors who treated Christopher Reeves after his spinal cord injury. She said he's a real class act and he raised a shit ton of money for research and donated a fancy research lab that I worked at for several years, which still operates to this day. RIP superman, what a legend.

[techbro_]

Timeless respect for not using steroids

[deebo]

Nothing like the first 2 Superman movies. For that time, Reeve was a big man.

[spicydoughnut]

Tall, good looking, muscular and his polite manner of speaking really filled the shoe of what a Superman should be. His kind attitude and big Heart were the bonus.

[stevenferruzza]

For almost a decade. Christopher reeve put in the hard work to be the iconic legendary superman depicted in the comic books.

[PopCultureAnticSS]

Poor guy I was sad when he had his accident and he was such an inspiration for still pushing through life with positivity till his death.This person seemed like a kind soul.

[derekbuckler]

Superman has always been my favorite hero, god knows this world needs one. Christopher Reeve will always be my favorite superman, he's a class act from the Hollywood i no longer trust. Rest in peace my friend, we all miss you. 😢

[leosidharta]

Mr. Reeve didn't play Superman. He is Superman him self.

RIP, Mr. Reeve.

[FalseShepherd]

Christopher is literally the Golden Age Superman whenever you look at his Superman he gave you hope. He inspired all of us to be the best version of ourselves.

[XX-vujo]

My grandma was one of Christopher Reeves' nurse that took care of him for decades. He is truly a real superman in real life! He supported my grandma and my family even with his condition. He is truly underrated and is the best superman, not only in the film, but also in real life for what he did for my grandma and my family as well.

[S_raB]

I still believe a man like him can fly

[cliffchampion]

He actually is the face of what Superman should be.

[InformationIsTheEdge]

6'4", talented, otherworldly good looking, charming, good to his family. A good guy by all accounts. If anyone deserved a great, long life to do his thing, it was Reeve.

[robgrant]

He was and still the ultimate SUPERMAN

[jasonweiss]

Best on-screen depiction of a superhero of all time. FIGHT ME.

[alb]

His body type was not huge by today's standards but his acting and embodiment of Clark and Superman were ENORMOUS by all time standards. Rest In Power Mr. Reeves.

[bautistamolinari]

Maybe he's not as big for today's standards but let me tell you, he was what superman was supposed to be, a kind soul

[t.bruceford]

He and Chadwick Boseman are what its all about. Naturally built themselves and carried themselves as class acts

[Vinnie-Venom]

I had the honor to meet Christopher Reeve. even in the wheelchair I was in absolute awe of how powerful he still seemed, has to be one of the strongest people I've ever had the honour to meet. He said words of encouragement to me, yet he couldn't move his body