Warner Bros. Pictures has shared the official trailer for Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story. The film will be presented by Warner Bros. Pictures and Fathom Events in select theaters on September 21, followed by an encore presentation on September 25, Christopher Reeve’s birthday.
The story of Christopher Reeve is an astonishing rise from an unknown actor to an iconic movie star. 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.
From the directors of McQueen, Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui, this film includes never-before-seen intimate home movies and an extraordinary trove of personal archive material. It also includes the first extended interviews ever filmed with Reeve’s three children about their father and interviews with the A-list Hollywood actors who were Reeve’s colleagues and friends.
The film is a moving and vivid cinematic telling of Reeve’s remarkable story. Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story is produced by Passion Pictures (Searching for Sugar Man, The Territory) and Misfits Entertainment (McQueen, Rising Phoenix).
The film was financed and produced by the New York-based production studio Words + Pictures. Founded in 2021 by Connor Schell, Words+Pictures is led by the creators and producers of the 30 for 30 series, the Emmy Award-winning The Last Dance, and the 2017 Oscar-winning O.J.: Made in America.
The film is a presentation of DC Studios, HBO Documentary Films, CNN Films, and Words+Pictures.
Mirko Parlevliet has been reporting on the entertainment industry since 1998 and founded Vital Thrills to provide the latest news on streaming, movies, and TV shows. He previously created the websites ComingSoon, SuperHeroHype, and ShockTillYouDrop.