Christopher Reeve state funds to stem cell research. Proposition 71 was approved less than one month after Reeve's death. On February 25, 2003, Reeve appeared in the television series "Smallville" as Dr. Swann in the episode "Rosetta". In that episode, Dr. Swann brings to Clark Kent (Tom Welling) information about where he comes from and how to use his powers for the good of mankind. The scenes of Reeve and Welling feature music cues from 1978's "Superman: The Movie", composed by John Williams and arranged by Mark Snow. At the end of this episode, Reeve and Welling appeared in a short spot
Superman (Salkind films) He applied 3 to 4 hours of prosthetic makeup daily to facially resemble Reeve. Christopher Reeve first imagined the approach of his role on a plane ride to London. Reeve felt that in 1970s, the masculine image had changed and that it was acceptable "for a man to show gentleness and vulnerability." He also felt "that the new Superman ought to reflect that contemporary male image." Reeve would base his portrayal of Clark Kent, Superman's alter ego, on Cary Grant in his role in "Bringing Up Baby". His personality as depicted in the films is a do gooder with little