Christopher Reeve in 1978’s ‘Superman’. Photo: Warner Bros.
Preview:
- Will Reeve, son of Christopher Reeve will appear in ‘Superman’.
- James Gunn is including him as a nod to Superman’s screen legacy.
- The movie will be in theaters on July 11th next year.
Given his love for DC lore and the character’s cinematic history, it’s perhaps not surprising that writer/director (and current DC Studios co-chief) James Gunn is including a big nod to one of the most notable –– if not the most notable –– performers to slip on the suit.
According to local reports in Cleveland, where some scenes from the movie have been shot (and since confirmed by the likes of Variety), ABC News correspondent Will Reeve is making a cameo as a TV news reporter in the movie.
Reeve is, as his surname suggests, the son of Christopher Reeve, who found fame in 1978 playing Clark Kent/Superman for director Richard Donner. Reeve would go on to reprise the role in three sequels.
Superman, a cub reporter in Metropolis, embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent. Read the Plot
What’s the story of ‘Superman’?
David Corenswet as Superman in James Gunn’s ‘Superman’. Photo: James Gunn’s Instagram.
Little is truly known about the plotline at this point, but Gunn has been clear that he’s eschewing the usual exploding home planet Krypton/arrival in Smallville origin story (though those will likely be referenced) in favor of more of a workplace film with Clark showing up to work at the Planet, where Lois will already be an established reporting star.
Peter Safran, Gunn’s co-chief of DC Studios (and a producer on the movie) said this about the new movie during the duo’s big announcement about DC films and series going forward:
“It focuses on Superman balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way. He is kindness in a world that thinks of kindness as old-fashioned.”
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Who is appearing in ‘Superman’?
(Center) James Gunn and the cast of ‘Superman.’ Photo: James Gunn’s Instagram Account.
David Corenswet is playing Clark Kent/Supes, while Rachel Brosnahan will be Lois.
Also in the cast? Nicholas Hoult (Lex Luthor), Skyler Gisondo (Jimmy Olsen), Nathan Fillion (Guy Gardener), Isabela Mercad (Hawkgirl), Anthony Carrigan (Metamorpho), Terence Rosemore (Otis), Edi Gathegi (Mister Terrific), Sara Sampaio (Eve Teschmacher) and María Gabriela de Faría (Angela Spica/The Engineer).
That’s the main ensemble; we can expect an appearance from Gunn’s brother Sean (a regular in his movies, who has played the likes of Kraglin and provided the on-set reference performance and voice for Rocket Raccoon in the ‘Guardians’ franchise) as the villainous Maxwell Lord.
But despite earlier rumors, Gunn recently shot down the idea that Milly Alcock, the new Supergirl, is making a cameo herself in ‘Superman’. Which isn’t to say he might not be bluffing to maintain the mystery, but for the most part, the filmmaker has been on the level about such things.
What else is planned to celebrate the legacy of Christopher Reeve?
Christopher Reeve in 1978’s ‘Superman’. Photo: Warner Bros.
The actor, who was paralyzed in a riding accident in 1995, died in 2004.
His legacy will be chronicled in a new documentary called ‘Super/Man’ that Warner Bros. bought at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. That movie will be shown in select theaters via Fathom Events on September 21st, followed by a repeat screening on Reeve’s birthday, September 25th.
david-cWhen will ‘Superman’ be on screens?
Gunn’s take on the Man of Steel is due in theaters on July 11th, 2025.
(L to R) Rachel Brosnahan, David Corenswet and director James Gunn on the set of ‘Superman.’ Photo: James Gunn’s Instagram account.