Will Reeve on Sept. 18, 2024; Christopher Reeve in 1978’s Superman.Photo:Jamie McCarthy/Getty; THA/Shutterstock
Jamie McCarthy/Getty; THA/Shutterstock
Christopher Reeve’syoungest sonWill Reeveis explaining why he has never considered trying on Superman’s iconic red cape for himself.Will, a 32-year-old ABC News correspondent, touched on his cameo in the upcomingSupermanreboot during his Friday, Feb. 21 appearance onLive with Kelly and Mark. When co-hostKelly Ripatold Will she is surprised DC Studios has never asked him to portray Superman, he said, “No, I’ve never gotten the ask. I learned at an early age from my parents, who were both accomplished performers, that in order to succeed in entertainment, or really anything, but certainly in entertainment, you need to need the craft like you need air to breathe.“Will’s father Christopher, whodied in 2004at age 52, was best known for portraying Clark Kent/Superman in the 1970s and 1980sSupermanmovies; his mother wasDana Reeve, a singer and actress who died at 44 years old from lung cancer in 2006.“It has to be a core part of who you are,” Will told Ripa and her husbandMark Consuelosof acting. “For me, I acted in school plays and things, but that was just part of who I was. I didn’t need it. I realized as an ambitious person, I should channel my energies into the things that I’m really passionate about, which is what led me to journalism.“Will Reeve on Feb. 5, 2025.Michael Loccisano/GettyWill shared onLive with Kelly and Markthat his cameo inSuperman, which starsDavid Corenswetin the title role, amounts to a single line in the movie. When Consuelos, 53, asked Will how acting in the film compared to his work as a journalist, Will said, “I was terrified is how it compared.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“No, not at all. I needed three takes,” he added, when asked if he “nailed” his line on his first try. He noted that while he was given a script for the film, “everything except for my line was redacted, so I have no idea what happens in the movie.“Will Reeve on Feb. 16, 2025.Karwai Tang/WireImage"I do live television for a living every day, and that gives sort of good nerves, there’s an excitement about it,” Will said. “This was pure terror, like ‘Oh my God, there are extras that are moving on my cues and I’ve gotta nail this and I don’t know what I’m saying because I don’t have context.’ " He additionally noted that the film’s directorJames Gunntold him that fans will love the cameo “because you’re Christopher Reeve’s son.“Will’s father Christopher also shared older children Matthew Reeve, 45, and Alexandra Reeve Givens, 41, with his former partner Gae Exton. When Ripa expressed surprise that Will and his siblings have not been asked to participate in pastSupermanmovies, he said, “My family and I, we’ve always rooted for and supported whateverSupermanprojects are out there. It’s not like we own it — it would be nice if we did.”
Christopher Reeve’syoungest sonWill Reeveis explaining why he has never considered trying on Superman’s iconic red cape for himself.
Will, a 32-year-old ABC News correspondent, touched on his cameo in the upcomingSupermanreboot during his Friday, Feb. 21 appearance onLive with Kelly and Mark. When co-hostKelly Ripatold Will she is surprised DC Studios has never asked him to portray Superman, he said, “No, I’ve never gotten the ask. I learned at an early age from my parents, who were both accomplished performers, that in order to succeed in entertainment, or really anything, but certainly in entertainment, you need to need the craft like you need air to breathe.”
Will’s father Christopher, whodied in 2004at age 52, was best known for portraying Clark Kent/Superman in the 1970s and 1980sSupermanmovies; his mother wasDana Reeve, a singer and actress who died at 44 years old from lung cancer in 2006.
“It has to be a core part of who you are,” Will told Ripa and her husbandMark Consuelosof acting. “For me, I acted in school plays and things, but that was just part of who I was. I didn’t need it. I realized as an ambitious person, I should channel my energies into the things that I’m really passionate about, which is what led me to journalism.”
Will Reeve on Feb. 5, 2025.Michael Loccisano/Getty
Michael Loccisano/Getty
Will shared onLive with Kelly and Markthat his cameo inSuperman, which starsDavid Corenswetin the title role, amounts to a single line in the movie. When Consuelos, 53, asked Will how acting in the film compared to his work as a journalist, Will said, “I was terrified is how it compared.”
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“No, not at all. I needed three takes,” he added, when asked if he “nailed” his line on his first try. He noted that while he was given a script for the film, “everything except for my line was redacted, so I have no idea what happens in the movie.”
Will Reeve on Feb. 16, 2025.Karwai Tang/WireImage
Karwai Tang/WireImage
“I do live television for a living every day, and that gives sort of good nerves, there’s an excitement about it,” Will said. “This was pure terror, like ‘Oh my God, there are extras that are moving on my cues and I’ve gotta nail this and I don’t know what I’m saying because I don’t have context.’ " He additionally noted that the film’s directorJames Gunntold him that fans will love the cameo “because you’re Christopher Reeve’s son.”
Will’s father Christopher also shared older children Matthew Reeve, 45, and Alexandra Reeve Givens, 41, with his former partner Gae Exton. When Ripa expressed surprise that Will and his siblings have not been asked to participate in pastSupermanmovies, he said, “My family and I, we’ve always rooted for and supported whateverSupermanprojects are out there. It’s not like we own it — it would be nice if we did.”
source: people.com
