2 Supermen Actors Refused The Same Cheat Trick For Their DC Breakouts, 35 Years Apart

Taking upon a DC superhero role like Superman comes with a lot of responsibilities, particularly a physical commitment to look the part – making the efforts of the actors in the role all the more noteworthy. From his debut appearance in Action Comics #1, Superman has proven he is capable of feats of super strength. To convincingly bring this level of durability on screen, actors playing Superman

generally have to reflect a similar physique – even though ironically, Superman is often shown not needing to work out himself because of the solar radiation that powers his enhanced abilities.