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.

Courtesy of a well-negotiated contract, this actor was able to secure a payday that earned him 75 times more money than the lead of Superman, all for a cameo.

In the wake of the soaring success of 'Superman', Gunn briefly spoke about recruiting a 'Guardians of the Galaxy' friend to play Kal-El's father.

Few actors in film history had the same impact as Marlon Brando, with his best movies including classics like On the Waterfront and The Godfather.

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.