Moment actor makes digital cameo over Henry Cavill is 'revealed'

He is considered by many to be the finest actor to have ever portrayed Superman on the big screen.

Now reports have emerged that the late Christopher Reeve made a posthumous appearance in the new Superman movie Man of Steel in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it scene.

The late actor’s face is said to be visible for a split second in the movie, as an image is digitally superimposed over Henry Cavill’s face.

Cameo: The moment Christopher Reeve's face supposedly appeared in the Man of Steel

Moment of truth: A clip surfacing online shows a scene where it is believed Christopher Reeve appears in the movie

Rumours suggest that Zack Snyder sneaked the scene into the movie in a tribute to the actor.
Christopher died in 2004 of heart failure nearly a decade after being paralysed from the shoulders down in a horse riding accident.
He became an advocate for spinal cord research and earned the respect of millions as he coped with his condition.

Striking resemblance: Christopher Reeve is said to appear in a scene from Man of Steel

While there is no confirmation that it is authentic, there were  rumours back in January that Christopher would make a CGI appearance in the Man of Steel and now fans are certain that his image appears.

The retelling of Superman's origins leaped over box office expectations and hauled in $125 million in its opening weekend at US theatres.

The movie features Cavill as Clark Kent/Superman and Russell Crowe as his biological father Jor-El of doomed planet Krypton.

In flight: Christopher Reeve is considered by many to be one of the finest actors ever to play Superman

Super version: The latest effort in the franchise stormed to the top of the box office in its first week of release

It also includes Amy Adams who portrays reporter Lois Lane of the Daily Planet news organization and love interest of Superman.

Man of Steel smashed the record for the biggest opening in June previously held by the Disney-Pixar film Toy Story 3 that earned $110 million when it opened in 2010.

The previous Superman film that starred Brandon Routh as the superhero earned a respectable $52.5 million when it opened in 2006.

Winning: Henry Cavill appears to have won critics over with his turn as the caped crusader

Similarities? Christopher Reeve and Henry Cavill already look eerily similar int he role of Superman

Meanwhile it has been reported that Mark Strong is reportedly being considered to play Lex Luthor in Man of Steel 2.

The Kick-Ass actor is said to be director Zack Snyder's favourite choice for the iconic role of Superman's arch nemesis in a follow-up to the comic book movie, according to CosmicBookNews.com.

Additionally, it's reported that pre-production on the new film will begin later this year and the highly anticipated sequel will begin filming next year.

In the Superman comic books, Lex Luthor is considered to be the superhuman hero's most feared rival, who takes advantage of his weakness to Kryptonite - a fragment of poisonous rock from Superman's home planet of Krypton.

Fan: Director Zack Snyder (left) is said to have sneaked a digital image of Christopher Reeve in the film