Will Reeve has opened up about a poignant encounter with David Corenswet, the actor set to portray Superman. Will’s late father, Christopher Reeve, famously starred as Superman in four films between 1978 and 1987.
During his recent appearance on Good Morning America, the Hollywood actor candidly discussed his feelings about his connection to the upcoming 2025 film.
“I just wanna say: my dad, and my siblings, and I, we’re not gatekeepers of Superman,” the In The Gloaming actor began.
Expressing his family’s support for the 2025 movie, he continued, “David and the rest of the cast and crew don’t need to seek our approval or even welcome us on their journey, but we’re grateful that they did and excited for everybody to see it.”
Recalling his initial meeting with David Corenswet on set, the 33-year-old actor recounted, “We’re sitting watching all these monitors and things and, out of the corner of my eye or whatever, I hear someone go, ‘Hi, Will.’ With a deep voice.”
“And I see this blue and red and I look up and – I didn’t think it was my dad, but I for a second didn’t register that it was David. And I just look up, I go, ‘Oh, wow. That’s Superman. Who, of course, I associate with my dad,'” added Reeve, whose father passed away at the age of 52.
Before concluding, Will Reeve shared, “So, once I got my bearings, the first thing I did was tell David how excited and supportive I and my family feel for him.”
Superman is slated for release in cinemas on July 11, 2025.
