Hollywood star Christopher Reeve, best remembered for wearing the iconic cape as Superman in the late 70s and 80s, left an indelible mark on the film industry. While the actor is widely known for playing the DC superhero, his impact on the world of cinema extends far beyond the iconic Superman persona. The upcoming documentary titled Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story explores his journey to stardom and his unwavering commitment to his craft.
In a recent interview with Variety, Reeve’s children, William Reeve, Matthew Reeve, and Alexandra Reeve Givens, shared insights into their late father’s perspective on his legendary role as Superman and revealed the movie that held a special place in his heart.
Christopher Reeve’s Son Reveals His Father’s Beloved Film
Christopher Reeve’s youngest son, Willian Reeve, shared insights on a role that had a special place in the late actor’s heart. When asked about his father’s most underestimated role following his Superman movies, he didn’t hesitate to point to the 1993 romantic drama The Remains of the Day.
He recalled an incident when a local theatre in their hometown of Bedford sought to honor the late actor by screening one of his films. And they wanted the theatres to screen The Remains of the Day, emphasizing that their father took great pride in his role in the movie. He told Variety
“He was so proud of his role in that movie. It’s not a big role. It’s an important role in the film. He got to show a completely different side of himself. I knew how proud he was of that.”
While he shared that he was proud of his Superman movies as well, he also stated that if Reeve were to choose between the two, “he wouldn’t choose Superman.” Instead, he emphasized that the late actor would have preferred the 1993 romantic drama The Remains of the Day.
Starring Reeve alongside stars like Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, and Hugh Grant, the 1993 movie follows the inner conflicts of a butler, Stevens, after he learns about his employer’s Nazi leanings. The movie was a critical and commercial hit, earned eight nominations at the 66th Academy Award, and is considered one of the greatest British films of the 20th century.
Christopher Reeve’s Children Have Not Seen His Cameo in The Flash
The 2023 DC film The Flash sparked controversy among fans for featuring a CGI cameo of the late actor Christopher Reeve. The brief cameo became a divisive topic among fans, with some calling it inappropriate to include the deceased actor, and others described it as a lighthearted tribute to the Superman actor.
However, the Rear Window star’s children have shared that they have not seen the cameo. When William Reeve, Matthew Reeve, and Alexandra Reeve Givens were asked if they had seen Reeve’s digital appearance in The Flash, they denied watching the film or any footage. In addition, they also declined to have any personal involvement in the scene’s development.
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story is set to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.
The Remains of the Day is available on Prime Video,
