The DCU’s Superman Has One Very Special Cameo Lined Up

Key Takeaways

• Superman movie by James Gunn introduces new Man of Steel, honoring iconic character’s roots.
• Will Reeve, son of legendary Superman actor, makes cameo in upcoming film as a news reporter.
• Fans can be optimistic about Gunn’s take on the DC Universe with attention to legacy and heart.

Superman features a lot of interesting DC characters as it befits the first live-action entry in James Gunn and Peter Safran’s new and (hopefully) improved DCU. However, one of the most important special guests in the film’s cast is one fans might not recognize.

Superman has been one of the most prominent comic book characters in the world for decades, only sharing the pinnacle of popularity with other legendary figures like Batman and Spider-Man. As one of DC’s leading figures, the Man of Steel has seen dozens of attempts at adaptations in all forms, with the live-action depictions offering fans some of the most iconic superhero films and shows in history. Of the few talented actors that have played the role, none is quite as legendary as Christopher Reeve, who headlined what many consider to be easily the best Superman movie ever made in his debut as the character in 1978’s Superman.

David Corenswet was cast as the next Man of Steel by Gunn ahead of the filmmaker’s 2025 reboot Superman, and while Corenswet’s casting has received the ever-present initial fan complaints, the upcoming film is paying homage to the one Superman that was never in doubt. As reported by TheWrap in a recent story, one of Superman’s scenes features a small appearance by a Metropolis TV news reporter, and Gunn went out of his way to cast a real-life ABC News correspondent to fill the role. The report also highlights the more impressive detail that the ABC reporter chosen was none other than one Will Reeve, son of the late, great Superman actor who passed in 2004. Photos of Gunn and Reeve embracing on set also made their way online, with fans taking to the replies to express their admiration for his involvement.

As far as acting goes, playing a character that has the same job you work in real life is a pretty good way to ensure a good performance, and Reeve certainly has the experience to play his part. More than that, his inclusion is representative of a whole lot more than just his career in journalism. Reeve’s Superman enthralled fans right from the opening sequence, and if this film hopes to launch the DCU with the same sort of fan adoration that the character held back in the day, there’s no better legacy to tap into. Having his son play the part of a reporter in the new Superman is a great gesture to everyone that loved Reeve, Will included, and shows the heart at the core of Gunn’s approach to the DC Universe.

Fans can look forward to the future with excitement as while Superman feels overloaded, James Gunn has proven he can handle it. Will Reeve’s role is both a stellar homage to times past and solid casting for his modest but interesting role in a project that could learn a lot from his father’s early work. How well Superman lives up to the name when it releases in 2025 remains to be seen, but there’s certainly proof that fans can be optimistic.

Superman is currently set for theatrical release on July 11, 2025.

Source: TheWrap