- Christopher Reeve became a household name following his iconic role as Superman.
- However, a harrowing accident left the actor fighting for his life.
- AI-generated images provide a glimpse of what the iconic actor might have looked like if he had not died.
Before Henry Cavill, Brandon Routh, and Dean Cain ever donned the Superman costume, Christopher Reeve soared into hearts worldwide with his iconic portrayal of the comic hero. However, the actor’s life was forever changed after a horse riding accident left him paralyzed from the neck down.
The Hollywood star died a few years later, barely making it into his 50s. Despite this, thanks to AI-generated images, fans of the legendary Hollywood star can get a peek into the potential appearance of the iconic actor had he not met an untimely demise.
Christopher Reeve as Superman, circa 1977. | Source: Getty Images
A Promising Beginning
Christopher was born in Manhattan and raised in Princeton, N.J. However, his upbringing was one of instability following his parents’ acrimonious divorce when the future star was only 3 years old.
Despite this instability, his passion for acting blossomed early. By 16, he was already equipped with an agent and an Actors’ Equity membership card. His journey led him to the prestigious Juilliard School for Drama in New York, where he formed a lifelong bond with his roommate, the legendary Robin Williams.
Christopher Reeve and Robin Williams at the People’s Choice Awards in March 1979. | Source: Getty Images
At first, Christopher gravitated toward theatre. He made his Broadway debut in “A Matter of Gravity” with Katharine Hepburn in 1975. Then, at 24, Christopher snagged the iconic role of playing Clark Kent, also known as Superman.
Christopher Reeve while filming “Superman,” circa 1978. | Source: Getty Images
In 2023, Jay Towers shared a clip of Christopher’s screen test for his role as Superman, and the post, “Iconic Superman screen test that started it all Christopher Reeve auditions for Superman in 1977 and even with black shoe polish in his hair and sweating through a concept costume, everyone knew he was Superman!”
With an “S” emblazoned across his chiseled chest, Christopher became the most famous movie actor to take on the role of the comic book hero, dodging bullets and saving damsels in distress
How Christopher Reeve Could Have Looked at 71 If He Was Alive & Didn’t Have an Accident – Photos via AI
