Is Superman Cursed? Options

[Nimii]

Is Superman Cursed?

Superman IS cursed. It has now become a generic term to refer to the 'curse of the superman', whenever tragic happenings strike those associated with the movie. The death of Christopher Reeve, yesterday, at the early age of 52 years is the latest case in point.

In fact all heroes who have played the role and even many people connected to the movie have had unnatural deaths and rather unhappy lives.

Running From Superman
Superman symbolised the ultimate American dream - the greatest American hero - a man who came from a different planet and overcame all odds to become the hero of the people. All Superman films have been world-wide hits. Expectedly the role of the Superman should be a much coveted role. But that is not so.

In fact Josh Hartnett and Paul Walker have already turned down this role and Warner Brothers are having a tough time finding a hero to play the role. Yes the 'curse of the Superman' - call it supersition if you will - but it is an undeniable fact - a living reality, that actors are now fighting shy of the role.


A look at the heroes who played Superman down the ages:

Alyn: Caught In The Mould
Kirk Alyn was the first person to be cast as superman. Alyn loved the part of Superman, but it was a role that led him to disappointment. When in 1951, actor George Reeves was cast in the superhero's role and later starred in the television series "The Adventures of Superman," Alyn was greatly disheartened about losing the role. He also later found that the role had hampered his career. He felt he was typed and he couldn't seem to break the mould of Superman he had got caught in. He died at the age of 88, suffering from a lingering disease.

Reeves: Cut Off From Life
George Reeves, the next Superman, was just 45 years old in 1959, when he was found dead in his home from a single gun shot. The cause of death was listed as suicide, though controversy swirled around the death: Reeves' prints were never found on the gun, and he'd been having an affair with the wife of Eddie Mannix. It was however put down as suicide as he was believed to have been suffering from depression, due to lack of work; as he too found himself caught in the mould of 'Superman'.

Reeve Paralysed
"Superman" Christopher Reeve – the last hero to date to play the role of Superman, had been paralyzed since a horse riding accident over nine years ago. He died of heart failure in New York, yesterday at the young age of 52.

Cursed
Some of the other stars who were apparently star-wrecked due to their association with Superman were, Margot Kidderr who suffered a nervous breakdown and Richard Pryor who was struck by multiple sclerosis. There also many others connected to "Superman" who suffered.

So the curse of ‘Superman’, so far, seems to be for real. Let’s hope the next superman can break this jinx.

[anurag]

Yes, Nimii and now it seems the shadow of curse threatens to take over from the words out of my mouth too!!

[Chitralekha]

Hmmm... could be.

There was a story like this associated with Titanic and a mummy that travelled hundreds of places. The story ended with the end of the ship.