It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a great Superman movie!

Yes, a bagel.

When Donner asked for an explanation, Brando said,

“Well, this is Krypton.

Marlon Brando as Jor-El in Superman in front of a blue background with several bagels

Image by Zanda Rice

Nobody knows what the people on Krypton look like.

That would really be original.”

In comparison, Reeve only earned $250,000 in the titular role.

Jor-El (Marlon Brando) and Lara (Susannah York) prepare to send Kal-El to Earth in ‘Superman’ (1978)

Image via Warner Bros.

Blended image showing Brandon Routh, Christopher Reeve, and Henry Cavill as Superman.

Superman 1978 Poster

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