Muhammad Ali turned down an offer to star in the film.

Director Richard Donner approached Ann-Marget to play "Eve Tessmacher," but negotiations broke down over salary.

Auditioned to play "Lois Lane."

Considered for the part of Superman.

Auditioned to play Superman.

Auditioned for the role of "Lois Lane."

Jeff Bridges was seriously considered to play Superman/Clark Kent.

Tested for the part of Superman.

Unwisely turned down the lead role of Superman.

Auditioned to play "Lois Lane."

Producers considered her to play Ma Kent, but she was too ill by that time.

Clint Eastwood turned down the part of Superman.

Sam Elliott was considered for the role of Superman.

Fresh off of Star Wars, Carrie Fisher was said to be considered to play Lois Lane.

The director's first choice to play Eve Tessmacher.

Turned down the role of Lex Luthor.

Jenner was considered for the role of Superman.

Singer Elton John was considered to play Superman.

Tested for the part of Superman.

Jessica Lange didn't turn down the role of Lois Lane only, but also Eve Tessmacher.

Was considered for the role of Lois Lane, but producers turned her down because she was too young.

Considered for the role of Lois Lane.

Liza Minnelli auditioned for the part of Lois Lane.

Tested for the part of Superman.

According to the documentary "Taking Flight", director Richard Donner reveals that Nick Nolte was being considered for the film.

Considered to play Superman.

She was considered for the role of Lois Lane and was eventually used to screen test other actors, including Christopher Reeve, for the role of Clark Kent.

Director Sam Peckinpah was considered by producer Ilya Salkind to direct Superman.

Auditioned to play "Lois Lane."

Redford was considered for the role of Superman.

The studio considered Reynolds to play Superman.

Tested for the part of Superman.

Steven Spielberg turned down the chance to direct Superman. He had shown interest but then Jaws became a hit and he went on to other things.

Considered for the part of Superman.

Considered to play Lois Lane.

Jon Voight was actually cast as Superman but was let go by producers.

Auditioned to play "Lois Lane."

Wayne was offered the part of Superman, but declined because of his father's cancer (John Wayne).

Considered for the role of Lois Lane.