'Superman' celebrates 45th anniversary: The cast then and now

"Superman" was originally released in December 1978 and featured many of the biggest stars of the era, such as Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman and Christopher Reeve.

Since the release of the film, the story has been adapted into popular TV shows, including "Smallville," and the character has been played by various actors, including Dean Cain, Henry Cavill and Tyler Hoechlin. Lori Bashian is an entertainment production assistant for Fox News Digital. 

Here is a look at the "Superman" cast then and now.