Superman II 1980 director changes
by Professional Portal ☀️: Movies
Superman II (1980) had a major director shuffle where Richard Donner got swapped out for Richard Lester. The new guy tossed the gun scene Donner shot and made Clark reveal powers by falling in a fireplace instead. To claim sole credit, the Directors Guild forced Lester to shoot over 50% of the movie.
Transcript (en)
You are Superman, aren't you? Lois, look, we've been through these hallucinations of years before. Can't you see what you almost did? Throwing yourself off a building 30 stories off. Can't you see what a tragic mistake you almost made? I made a mistake. I made a mistake because... I risked my life instead of yours. Lois, don't be insane. And don't fall down, because you're just gonna have to get up again. Lois, now, don't be crazy now. Lois! It is you. I guess I've known this for the longest time. You realize, of course, if you'd been wrong, Clark Kent would have been killed. Or the blank? Gotcha!
