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Christopher Reeve’s Man of Steel will be honored properly in James Gunn’sSupermanthanks to a new casting that’s been confirmed for theDC Universefilm. The new DC Universe franchise is on its way, with Gunn currently working on the highly anticipatedSupermanfilm. David Corenswet will be the latest actor to joinSuperman’s live-action legacyas he plays Krypton’s last son, taking over from Henry Cavill. The movie will release in July 2025 as the first movie in the rebooted DCU.
With Gunn’sSupermanmovie currently filming,Varietyhas confirmed that Will Reeve, son of the late Christopher Reeve, will appear in the upcoming DC Universe film. This comes after Will Reeve was spotted on theSupermanset, as initially reported byCleveland.com.
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At the time of this story’s publication,it is unknown who Reeve is portraying in theSupermanmovie, which begs the question of who his character might be. According toCleveland.com, in their gallery oftheSupermanset photos, they list Reeve as playing a news reporter, although what they are basing it on remains to be seen. However, given Reeve’s real-life career as an ABC correspondent, it makes sense that he would have a cameo playing a journalist in the world of the DC Universe.
No matter who Reeve is playing in the film, having him show up for a cameo is a far better way to honor his late father, whose impact as Superman is still felt to this day. This is whythe decision to have a CGI version of him inThe Flashwas such a big controversy. To have his son be part ofGunn’sSupermanmovieis the more ideal approach, rather than taking on an awkwardly rendered version of Reeve asThe Flashdid. Time will also tell whether there are other nods to Reeve’s Superman in the 2025 installment.
AsSupermangets closer to finishing principal photography, the next big question on many DC fans' minds is when the first trailer will be released. Once the movie has entered post-production, it wouldn’t be shocking if a teaser trailer debuts sometime in late fall. For now, however, the world will have to wait and see what else is in store for theSupermanmovie as it gets closer to its theatrical release.
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Superman (2025): Superman follows the dual life of Clark Kent, a journalist in Metropolis, as he endeavors to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. Set against a backdrop of personal discovery, the film explores his journey of identity as he navigates his existence in a complex world.
