Christopher Reeve's son and journalist, Will Reeve, has given his blessings to David Corenswet as Superman and the new film.
James Gunn's Superman is not only the first official movie in the DCU franchise, but it also introduces the new Man of Steel of this generation and is seen as a beacon of hope for the dark times that we are living in.
What Does Will Reeve Think of the New Superman Movie?
In a recent episode of Good Morning America (via EW), Reeve explained that his family's approval is not needed for the new Superman movie, but he is glad that they were welcomed on the journey.
"I just wanna say: my dad, and my siblings, and I, we’re not gatekeepers of Superman," he said.
"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."
In case you're not aware, Reeve has a cameo appearance in one of the key scenes of the film, and it is seen as a nod to his father's legacy.
Reeve also opened up about the "uncanny" first encounter that he had with Corenswet when he visited the set in Atlanta.
"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," he shared.
"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."
Reeve added, "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."
What to Expect in James Gunn's Superman?
Superman serves as the first film in the new DCU franchise under the leadership of Gunn and Peter Safran.
The film features Gunn's singular blend of epic action, humor, and heart, delivering a Superman driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humanity.
The cast includes Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, María Gabriela de Faría, Wendell Pierce, and Alan Tudyk.
The reviews for the film have been positive, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 82% (as of the writing of this article).
There are many praises towards Gunn's direction, Corenswet's take on the hero, the optimistic tone, the story, and the performances of Brosnahan, Hoult, and Gathegi.
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