In the upcoming Superman movie directed by James Gunn, there are plans to honor the legacy of Christopher Reeve with a special cameo. Will Reeve, the son of the late actor who portrayed the iconic Man of Steel, has confirmed his involvement in the movie. He is set to make an appearance as a reporter, a nod to his father’s portrayal of Clark Kent, Superman’s alter ego. The movie, scheduled for release in 2025, has been spotted filming on location in Cleveland, Ohio, with photos from the set revealing Will Reeve’s role. In an interview with TMZ, Reeve expressed his gratitude for the opportunity and mentioned that he and his family have been treated kindly by the film’s production team. When approached for a comment, Warner Bros. representatives did not provide a response to Entertainment Weekly.
Reeve not only portrayed Superman in the movies but also had a real-life job as a newsman. He worked as a correspondent for ABC News and Good Morning America. Interestingly, this connection to the world of journalism mirrors Superman’s secret identity as a journalist at The Daily Planet, where he is known as Clark Kent.
Reeve expressed, “I don’t know what I’m allowed to say,” and then playfully added, “It was a truly remarkable experience; everyone was incredibly welcoming and it all went by quite smoothly. Surprisingly, I felt more anxious than I normally do when I’m on television for my regular job because there were so many individuals present, and I had to memorize just a single line, but still!”
Superman is scheduled to be released in theaters on July 11, 2025. However, before that, audiences will have the opportunity to see Christopher Reeve alongside his older siblings, Matthew and Alexandra, in “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.” This documentary offers a heartfelt portrayal of the life of the iconic Superman actor. Reeve gained fame for his portrayal of DC’s Man of Steel in four films but faced a life-altering event when he was paralyzed from the neck down after a horse-riding accident. Directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui, the film made its debut at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year.
David Corenswet will portray Kal-El in Gunn’s Superman, which is envisioned as the cornerstone of an interconnected universe of DC Comics-inspired films and TV shows. The story will focus on Kal-El’s inner turmoil as he grapples with the clash between his Kryptonian lineage and his upbringing as Clark Kent in Smallville.
The upcoming project will feature Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult alongside David Corenswet who will portray ace Daily Planet reporter Lois Lane and Superman’s nemesis Lex Luthor, respectively. The talented cast also includes Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Milly Alcock as Supergirl, Nathan Fillion as the Earth-based Green Lantern Guy Gardner, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, Sean Gunn as Maxwell Lord, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, María Gabriela de Faría as Angela Spica, and Wendell Pierce as Perry White.
