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That Time Christopher Reeve Refused To Leave the Set of ‘Smallville’

The original Man of Steel didn't want his time with the younger Clark Kent to end.

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Christopher Reeve's appearance in Smallville was a "passing the torch" moment, where he shared the screen with Tom Welling, who played a young Clark Kent.
Reeve's dedication to his role in Smallville led to some behind-the-scenes concerns when he refused to leave the set, even after his nurse threatened to call the police.
Smallville took careful and cautious measures to accommodate Reeve's condition and get him on the show. Despite his death, Reeve made a significant impact on the series and the legacy of Superman.