DC's Christopher Reeve Documentary Portrays a Heartwrenchingly Heroic Life Story
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Get ready, Superman fans! DC Studios is about to dish out a heartwarming docu-love letter to the original Man of Steel, and it's all about the one and only Christopher Reeve. And guess what? His kids got a cameo in the upcoming James Gunn-directed Superman flick too!
The trailer for the documentary, titled Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story, just dropped. This enlightening venture charts Reeve's journey from a classical thespian to the undisputed ruler of the silver screen Superman throne.
Looking at the trailer, you'll see endless talk show appearances, home videos of Reeves channeling his inner Superman, and candid chats with the legendary Susan Sarandon. But that's not all. The documentary also features interviews with Reeve's children, Alexandra Reeve Givens and Matthew Reeve - the latter making an appearance in Gunn's Superman movie.
Aside from recounting Reeve's inspiring journey to suit up as Superman from 1978 to 1987, the doc will shed light on his remarkable activism work post his paralyzing 1995 horse-riding accident. Fans can also anticipate learning how he transformed adversity into power and making a difference in the world of disability activism.
DC eagerly invites fans to join in the action by raising awareness for disability activism through a link in the Super/Man announcement tweet to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.
Mark your calendars, folks! Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story will hit select theaters on September 21 and September 25 before streaming online, so be sure to catch it!
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Release Date and Format for "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story"
- Release Date: The documentary "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story" will release on September 21 and 25 in select cinemas, followed by streaming on platforms like Hulu.
- International Dates: Specific dates include September 25, 2024, for Italy; October 9, 2024, for France; October 10, 2024, for Spain and Australia; October 24, 2024, for Latin America; and November 1, 2024, for the UK and Ireland.
Guests Appearing in James Gunn's "Superman" Film
- Main Cast: David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.
- Supporting Cast: Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, and the charm of Reeve's children, Alexandra Reeve Givens and Matthew Reeve.
Additional Notes
- Release Date: James Gunn's Superman film is scheduled for a July 11, 2025, release in the United States and July 9, 2025, internationally.
- DC Universe Reboot: The film marks the reboot of the Superman film series and serves as the first film in the DC Universe's Chapter One: Gods and Monsters.
- The upcoming James Gunn-directed Superman film will not only feature the main cast of David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult, but it will also bring Reeve's children, Alexandra Reeve Givens and Matthew Reeve, to the silver screen.
- The technology-driven docu-love letter, Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story, which is scheduled for release on September 21 and September 25 in select theaters before streaming online, highlights Christopher Reeve's journey from a classical thespian to the undisputed ruler of the silver screen Superman throne.
- In the highly anticipated documentary, fans can expect interviews with Reeve's children, Alexandra Reeve Givens and Matthew Reeve, shedding light on their contributions and their own experiences after Reeve's paralyzing 1995 horse-riding accident.
- To further stimulate the trailer-frenzy surrounding Superman, io9 encourages fans to consider the release dates and formats for both Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story and James Gunn's upcoming Superman film, carefully planned for the future.
