Marlon Brando’s Jor-El cameo in Superman became Hollywood legend for its salary, behind-the-scenes drama, and surreal ideas involving bagels and green suitcases.

Still, because he was Marlon Brando, the two-time Academy Award-winning icon who changed the face of acting forever, it required a hefty salary to convince him to commit to any production, even if the directors and cast members knew there was a high chance he’d get up to his usual tricks.

"He took the two million and ran," Reeve said of his costar, not realizing the number was actually much higher.