Not only are they from very different franchises, but they are contrasting characters.
Meanwhile, Vader is more convoluted, undergoinga tragic turn to darknessand an eventualredemption arc.
However, because of where in the story he was introduced, Vader is usually considered a villain.
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However, Donner took a chance on Reeve after the actor promised to bulk up for the role.
And that he did, but not on his own.
Donner enlisted Vader himselfto double-check it happened.
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Its a Christopher Reeve period drama!
So,when it came to turning Reeve into Superman, Prowse was the right man for the job.
Despite being known for drastically different roles, these two got along famously.
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Prowse later said of Reeve, “He was fantastic.
He was a very lovely person.
We were like brothers, we got along so well together.”
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story explores the life and career of the iconic actor known for his portrayal of Superman. The film delves into Reeve’s personal and professional journey, examining his lasting impact on Hollywood and his remarkable resilience following the accident that profoundly changed his life.
Certainly, their connection made the process more enjoyable.
There was a lot of training for Reeve to do, which Prowse guided him through.
He would go through his strict workout regime for me to photograph.
This consisted of weightlifting, punch bag, skipping rope, and so on."
This workout helped turn Reeve into the Man of Steel, and it paid off.
Time has proven that Reeve was the perfect choice to play the character.
However, without Prowse, the hero would have looked very different.
