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James Gunn's Superman To Pay Homage To Original Clark Kent Christopher Reeve. Here's How

DC is rebooting its Superman franchise starring David Corenswet. James Gunn, who is directing the revival movie, is set to pay a homage to actor Christopher Reeve, the actor who first played Superman aka Clark Kent onscreen in 1978. Several behind-the-scenes photos and videos have been circulating online from its sets.

Mimansa Shekhar

Updated Jul 4, 2024, 14:16 IST

Christopher Reeve as Superman

James Gunn is set to give a heartwarming tribute to actor Christopher Reeve in his upcoming directorial, Superman. Reeve was was the first Hollywood actor to play the superhero, who is also known as Clark Kent, on the big screen.

Tribute to Christopher Reeve

As reported by Variety, Gunn has roped in Reeve's son Will Reeve to make a cameo in the new Superman. Will, a journalist and ABC news correspondent in real life, will play a TV reporter in the movie as well. The report stated that Will be having a cameo in the much-awaited film. This will be a homage to his late father Christopher Reeve.

Christopher Reeve L and his son Will Reeve R — Christopher Reeve (L) and his son Will Reeve (R)

Speaking about his father, Will told Variety at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, "The majority of my memories of my dad involve him after the accident because I was not yet three years old when he was injured."

Christopher Reeve as the first Superman

Christopher Reeve first played Superman in the 1978 movie. He reprised the DC comics character in its sequels - Superman II in 1980, Superman III in 1983 and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace in 1987. In 1995, he was severely injured in a major accident that left him paralysed from the neck down. He passed away in 2004. Fans will always remember the iconic actor for immortalising the Man of Steel in cinema.

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After shooting in Norway and Georgia, the production has moved to Cleveland, Ohio. Local reports from Cleveland.com shared several behind-the-scenes clicks giving a sneak-peek into Kent Farrm in the fictional Smallville (Kansas) where Superman's parents reside.

David as the new Superman

In the photos, fans observed actor David Corenswet's (who plays the new superhero) classic Superman costume looked a tad different from what we've seen in Zack Snyder's Superman. It is rather closer to the comics version. The photos also include Will Reeve filming a major scene, as per reports.

David Corenswet L and Christopher Reeve R in their respective Superman costumes — David Corenswet (L) and Christopher Reeve (R) in their respective Superman costumes

Superman is getting a reboot in the DC Universe, with Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn helming it. Actor David Corenswet has taken up the title role. The revival movie also stars Nicholas Hoult as the villain Lex Luthor, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, Terence Rosemore, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, and Wendell Pierce.

Superman is scheduled to release in July 2025.

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