In 1982, Christopher Reeve had the audacity to coldly say what he thought of Marlon Brando during an interview on David Letterman’s talk show.
Reeve had acted with Brando in Superman , and he didn’t have fond memories of their collaboration.
“I don’t want to be mean by saying this,” the actor began by saying, “ but I admit that I’m not one of Brando’s fans. I don’t cower in front of him. He is someone who has given up. He no longer plays the leadership role he once had. He could continue to work, to inspire young actors, but that no longer interests him. For a long time, it was praised to the skies. Whatever he did, we thought he was great. It had become an institution. And today he threw in the towel. And I find it sad that at 53, he no longer gives a damn.
This is something I would say to his face if he were here. I was disappointed working with him. There was nothing stimulating about it. He took his two million dollars, and he botched his performance.
He’s an amazing actor and a great guy, but right now he just doesn’t have the motivation to work. »