Caviezel, a method actor even then, refused to use steroids or "unnatural" supplements to bulk up quickly. He wanted to do it naturally, which would have taken months. The studio, eager to beat a looming actors' strike deadline, balked.
According to industry reports at the time, McG favored Caviezel, but the studio was hesitant. They wanted a star, or at least a fresh face unencumbered by recent controversial roles. Ultimately, the production stalled, McG exited, and Caviezel’s shot at the cape evaporated. did jim caviezel play superman
Reese is a tall, dark, brooding savior who wears a long black coat (which acts as a cape), uses secret identities, and spends every episode saving strangers from impossible odds. If you squint while watching Person of Interest , it’s easy to mistake that silhouette for a gritty, Elseworlds version of Clark Kent. Caviezel, a method actor even then, refused to
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