Will Reeve, son of the late Superman star Christopher Reeve, is set to have a cameo in James Gunn’s upcoming DC movie Superman . Christopher Reeve was the first Hollywood actor to portray the superhero, also known as Clark Kent, on the big screen. Gunn’s Superman will be fronted by David Corenswet , with Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult as Daily Planet star reporter Lois Lane and Lex Luthor, Superman’s arch nemesis, respectively.

Will Reeve, who is a journalist and an ABC News correspondent, will play a TV reporter in the film, reported Variety . Christopher Reeve starred in and as 1978’s Superman , which marked the beginning of the film franchise. It was followed by Superman II (1980), Superman III (1983), and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987).

Gunn is directing Superman’s latest revival from his own script. He also serves as the co-head of Warner Bros-owned DC Studios along with Peter Safran. Superman , currently under production in Cleveland, Ohio, boasts an impressive roster of classic Superman characters.

Skyler Gisondo takes on the role of Jimmy Olsen, Sara Sampaio steps into the shoes of Eve Teschmacher, and Wendell Pierce will portray the formidable editor-in-chief, Perry White. Additionally, a variety of DC heroes will make appearances, adding depth to the storyline. Edi Gathegi is cast as Mister Terrific, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, and Maria Gabriela de Faria as The Engineer.

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