Will Reeve, the son of the late Christopher Reeve, in his capacity as a journalist for “Good Morning America”, sits down for a long chat with the new Man of Steel David Corenswet to talk about the new “Superman” movie.

Corenswet, who plays the Man of Steel, admitted the whole experience is “a little surreal” and “feels special”. This isn’t just another superhero flick; it’s a dedicated effort to craft something truly impactful. David shared his deep commitment to the project, stating, . The spirit of making the movie was “so dedicated and so filled with love and joy and care”, suggesting a passion project poised to connect with audiences on a profound level.

While Christopher Reeve’s classic Superman embodied “verisimilitude” – a fidelity to the truth that made you believe a man could fly in our world – this new iteration has a different, yet equally compelling, thematic core. Director James Gunn has created “an alternate world where technologies are different and advanced and there are other superheroes that exist”. The truth, or “verisimilitude,” here comes from the “human stories being the same human stories that we experience in our lives”.

For this Superman, the key word isn’t just ‘hope,’ though that’s certainly part of it. It’s “courage for the deed”. This isn’t just about a symbol of hope, but about “the guy who shows up and gets things done”. This active, impactful version of Superman is designed to inspire not just the characters in Metropolis but also us, the audience.

One of the most striking insights from the interview is that this Superman isn’t as “invincible as we think”. David Corenswet admitted he initially worried the script showed “a lot of Superman struggling,” potentially making him feel “a little bit weak”. However, James Gunn’s vision was to explore “the little weaknesses and lack of invincibility,” focusing on the “day to day struggles of being Superman”.

This means we’ll see our hero “beaten and bloodied in the snow, really needing a rescue”, showcasing that even if he can take a punch or have a building dropped on him, “it doesn’t mean it’s comfortable. It doesn’t mean it’s easy”. This emphasis on “perseverance in the face of obstacles” is a direct callback to Christopher Reeve’s own definition of a hero and is intended to be one of the most human and relatable aspects of this Superman, connecting him deeply with audiences.

David Corenswet humbly sees himself as a “steward” of the role, not owning it, but rather taking “care of [it] for a period” and channelling “the spirit of the character, which… was largely defined by the spirit of your dad”. He feels a connection to Christopher Reeve, even without having met him, and draws inspiration from how Reeve approached the role and life.

Will Reeve himself was clearly impressed during a set visit, recalling the moment he saw David and thinking, . He expressed his family’s full support, stating, “We’re rooting for you. We’re happy for you. We’re just fans of you”.