The Superman Movie Curse Explained - Is It Real?

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For years, rumors have swirled that the role of Superman is ill-fated, but could there's much more to the so-called Superman movie curse than meets the eye. Superman is without a doubt one of the most iconic heroes of all time and a staple of pop culture, and since the character's creation in 1938, he's appeared in almost every medium imaginable. As such, Superman has been portrayed in a number of different ways by a number of different actors.

The Superman curse is the name given to an otherwise unrelated series of misfortunes visited upon the various actors involved with the role. Of the many live-action Superman actors, a number of them were involved in tragic accidents, and others suffered from various career and personal issues. The actors' attachment to the role of Superman is one of the only things that the curse's alleged victims have in common.

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This supposed link between various Superman actors and their mysterious or tragic circumstances after taking on the role is often attributed to the Superman Curse. While it may seem rash to explain the events with the supernatural, there are a large number of supposed victims. There may also be exceptions to the idea of the Superman curse, but there are enough victims to warrant a closer examination of the idea behind it. Here's the truth about the famous Superman movie curse and how it affected those associated with it.

Kirk Alyn was the first actor to play Superman in live-action, and this makes him one of the curse's first alleged victims. After appearing in a number of 1940s serials as Superman, Alyn struggled to find any other work, and was relegated to small voice roles and uncredited screen roles.