The Business
Revisiting Richard Donner and the crazy backstory of 'Superman'
Veteran director Richard Donner talks about the adventures and behind the scenes antics that went into making the original comic book blockbuster, Superman, in 1978. Plus, an all new banter looking ahead to the big stories of 2017.
By Kim Masters • • 28m ListenFilmmaker Richard Donner recounts his experience directing Superman, from the minute he first got the call (while sitting on the toilet hung over) to the casting of Christopher Reeve and working with Marlon Brando (who refused to memorize any lines). Donner also reflects on the current trend of super-hero movies and why he thinks it may be time for audiences to "grow up." And Michael Schneider and Matt Belloni join Kim Masters for an all new banter about industry stories to watch in 2017.
Photo: Director Richard Donner on the set of Superman with Margot Kidder and Christopher Reeve
