Will Reeve reveals first impression of Superman David Corenswet
Will Reeve, who is the son of the late Christopher Reeve, recently sat down with The Post for an exclusive interview ahead of the new 'Superman' movie, now in theaters.
While Will, 33, discussed everything from his cameo in the new superhero flick to how the cast and crew of the film paid tribute to his legendary father, he also revealed which of the many iconic Superman costumes is his favorite.
21 Will Reeve at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Superman' on July 7.
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21 David Corenswet at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Superman' on July 7.
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'I think the classic, with the cape and the trunks on the outside and the big red boots and the vibrant colors,' he said. 'That works for me.'
Even though Will's famous father donned one of the most iconic Superman outfits in 'Superman: The Movie' and its three sequels, the outfit has a lengthy history.
Before Christopher Reeve wore the blue, red and yellow ensemble for the first time in 1978, the costume was worn by Kirk Alyn in 1948 and 1950 before George Reeves in 1951.
Both Alyn and Reeves' costumes were made of knit wool with muted colors to film in black and white. Reeve's suit was the first to depart from knit wool, and it was made of custom-woven and stretchy nylon material, plastic, and small metal elements for the snaps and zippers.
21 Kirk Alyn climbs through an open window as the Man of Steel in an episode of the Columbia serial 'Superman' in 1948.
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21 George Reeves as the Man of Steel in the 1950s series 'Adventures of Superman.'
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21 Christopher Reeve as the Man of Tomorrow in 'Superman: The Movie' in 1978.
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After Will's father donned the red cape one last time for 'Superman IV: The Quest for Peace' in 1987, it was put on ice until actor Brandon Routh picked up the Man of Steel mantle for 'Superman Returns' in 2006.
Routh's costume marked the first time a live-action Superman suit was given texture. During an interview with CBS News in 2006, costume designer Louise Mingenbach described the outfit as 'high-tech and ultra-thin' and made of a spandex blend she called Milliskin.
More recently, the Krypton crest was worn by Henry Cavill until, finally, David Corenswet was cast as the latest Man of Tomorrow for James Gunn's new blockbuster.
Where Cavill's thick suit was woven with multiple layers of thin mesh, chainmail, and foam latex, per costume designer Michael Wilkinson, Corenswet's was created with custom 3D-printed fabric.
Judianna Makovsky, who designed the newest Superman suit, described Corenswet's costume as 'a little more clothing, less spandex' in a recent interview about her creation.
21 Brandon Routh as Superman in the 2006 movie 'Superman Returns.'
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21 Henry Cavill as Superman in 2013's 'Man of Steel.'
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21 David Corenswet as Superman in the newest 'Superman' movie.
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Although Will doesn't own any of his father's ensembles, he noted that one of the original costumes is where it belongs: on display at the Smithsonian Museum.
'I don't personally have anything from 'Superman,' but I think something that's a great honor for our family is that the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC, has one of the original costumes that my dad wore,' he shared.
'I think that any Superman memorabilia, or items from the set, are better served in public display for the millions of people who love the character, and who loved my father more than it might have on my mantle,' he added.
Reeve met Corenswet, 32, and Nicholas Hoult (Lex Luthor) for the first time last year on the set of 'Superman.'
21 Will Reeve during an episode of 'GMA3' on May 27, 2025.
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21 David Corenswet as Superman in James Gunn's new 'Superman' blockbuster.
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21 David Corenswet (Superman) and Nicoulas Hoult (Lex Luthor) at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Superman' on July 7.
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'In May of 2024, I visited the set in Atlanta, where they filmed much of the movie, and I got to meet David and Nick on that day and watch them work for a little while,' the ABC News correspondent recalled.
'And it was a treat,' Will continued. 'I felt so welcomed and included. And I did say to David in that moment where we met, I wanted him to know that I, my brother, and sister, and our whole family are just excited for them.'
Before having Will with wife Dava Reeve in 1992, Christopher welcomed son Matthew, now 45, and daughter Alexandra, now 41, with his former partner, Gae Exton.
21 Christopher Reeve in New York City in 1970.
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21 Christopher Reeve in 1977.
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One thing the younger Reeve made clear when he met Corenswet for the first time was that he and his siblings are 'not the gatekeepers of Superman' despite their father's seemingly inseparable connection to the character.
'I keep saying we're not the gatekeepers of Superman, just because our dad is so inextricably linked with that role,' Will told The Post. 'So I didn't want anyone involved in this new project to think that we were anything but supportive and excited as fans and friends.'
Will first crossed paths with Corenswet when the actor was with his wife Julia Best Warner and their then-newborn daughter.
21 Will Reeve at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Superman' on July 7.
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21 David Corenswet at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Superman' on July 7.
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'David was in his full Superman costume, pushing his daughter in her stroller while she was napping, you know, like sort of rocking back,' he recalled, laughing.
'It looked like something that Norman Rockwell would have conceived.'
21 James Gunn, David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult and Peter Safran attend the 'Superman' photocall at the Corinthia Hotel London on July 3, 2025, in London, England.
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21 Peter Safran, Nicholas Hoult, Rachel Brosnahan, David Corenswet and James Gunn attend the premiere of 'Superman' at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on July 7, 2025.
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As for the new movie, Will said it is 'everything that a great superhero blockbuster movie can and should be.'
'It's just so fun,' he shared. 'I think that Superman, the character, is a bit quirky and slightly corny, earnest. Pure of heart, so on and so forth. And that shines through.'
'I think that's what made my dad's version so resonant with audiences back when it came out and through to the present day, because he played the character as it was ideally conceived, and really, he embodied it,' Will added.
21 Will Reeve at Disney Upfront 2025 on May 13 in New York City.
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21 David Corenswet participates in the ceremonial lighting of the Empire State Building on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in New York.
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He also praised Corenswet's Superman performance and his ability to portray both the Man of Steel and his alter ego, Clark Kent, in particular.
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'I don't know what it's like to play Superman, but from what I can tell, there's a trick you have to pull off, and I commend David for doing that, and for picking up the torch,' Will acknowledged.
'I think that that was my dad's greatest work in Superman was convincing audiences to believe not only that a man could fly, but also that the same being was also Clark Kent, who was a bit bumbling and awkward.'
The James Gunn-directed action sci-fi also stars Rachel Brosnahan (Lois Lane), Nathan Fillion (Green Lantern) and Skyler Gisondo (Jimmy Olsen).
21 Peter Safran, Nicholas Hoult, Rachel Brosnahan and David Corenswet at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Superman' on July 07, 2025, in Hollywood, California.
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21 Will Reeve at the premiere of 'Superman' in Los Angeles on July 7.
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Will previously reunited with Corenswet for a 'Good Morning America' interview that aired Thursday.
'That was a special thing for me,' he said regarding interviewing the new 'Superman' star. 'And I was honored to get to speak with David.'
'As he ventures off on this great journey, he doesn't need my or my family's permission to be Superman or to be great as Superman,' Will concluded. 'But we're certainly cheering him and the whole Superman team on.'
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