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Reeve stepped into the Superman role in 1978 and starred in four of the franchise’s films. In 1995, he was paralyzed from the neck down in a horse riding accident. He spent the next several years as a disability advocate, but in 2004, he died from heart failure at the age of 52.
Superman's Rotten Tomatoes score beats Man of Steel. Scroll to see how high Gunn's reboot is flying in critics’ eyes!
The film, directed by DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn, kicks off the new DC Universe with the superhero. Superman sees David Corenswet ( Twisters, Pearl) as the title character and as Clark Kent, a reporter for The Daily Planet. The role has previously been played by Christopher Reeve, Henry Cavill, Brandon Routh and Tyler Hoechlin, among others.
The trio opens up about taking on three of the most iconic roles in comic book and film history, the global fan response, and the surreal experience of launching a new chapter in the DC Universe. And after the interview,
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SuperHeroHype on MSNWho Is Eve Teschmacher in Superman & DC Universe?Wondering who Eve Teschmacher is in Superman (2025) and who plays her? As the DC Universe expands with new faces and reimagined roles, the character returns alongside Lex Luthor in a fresh storyline that ties into the larger Gods and Monsters chapter.
Marvel's Kevin Feige predicted the future when "Superman" director James Gunn first told him he was going to work in the DC Universe.
Superman might do more than just save Metropolis. Filmmaker James Gunn hopes the beloved superhero will bring hope to a cynical world.