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The firstDCStudios trailer forSuper/Man: The Christopher Reeve Storygets released, showcasing the legacy of Christopher Reeve. While manyactors have played Superman in live-action, the one star who will always hold a special place in the DC world is Reeve, whose journey afterplaying the Man of Steel in filmwas forever changed by the 1995 horse-riding accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down. But despite the actor’s passing in October 2004, Reeve’s legacy continues and will be honored even more so this year.
Directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui,Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Storyis coming out this year. Set to release in theaters on September 21 and 25 only, Gunn shared the firstSuper/Man: The Christopher Reeve Storytrailer. While having a limited theatrical run, the documentary will be released on Max. Check it out below.
Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Studios also revealed a new synopsis for the documentary, which reads as follows:
The story of Christopher Reeve is an astonishing rise from unknown actor to iconic movie star, and his definitive portrayal of Clark Kent/Superman set the benchmark for the superhero cinematic universes that dominate cinema today. Reeve portrayed the Man of Steel in four Superman films and played dozens of other roles that displayed his talent and range as an actor, before being injured in a near-fatal horse-riding accident in 1995 that left him paralyzed from the neck down.
After becoming a quadriplegic, he became a charismatic leader and activist in the quest to find a cure for spinal cord injuries, as well as a passionate advocate for disability rights and care - all while continuing his career in cinema in front of and behind the camera and dedicating himself to his beloved family.
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How Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story Continues The Actor’s Legacy
What happened to Reeve has always been one of the most heartbreaking stories in Hollywood. However, rather than let it stop him from contributing to the world, theSupermanactor opened doors for others in similar positions. Even though there have been many stories about Reeve’s work,Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Storywill shed even more light on his entire life and legacy.
Further,Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Storywill also give a whole new generation of Superman fans a chance to witness what Reeve went through. It will be especially important for those who never followed his Superman during and/or after the accident. The documentary also allows for more awareness to be spread to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, which continues the incredible work of helping discover treatments and cures for people dealing with paralysis to this day.
Christopher Reeve will also be honored in James Gunn’s 2025Supermanmovie as his sonWill Reeve will appearin a cameo.
The fact that Warner Bros. Discovery and DC Studios went to the lengths of acquiring the worldwide rights toSuper/Man: The Christopher Reeve Storyis also a powerful way of honoring the late actor’s work behind and in front of the camera. Through Fathom Events, tickets are now available the theatrical showings ofSuper/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.
