THE offspring of a Hollywood great walked the red carpet in honour of their late movie star dad.
The grown-up children of the big screen legend were at the event together to mark the memory of their father Christopher Reeve.
Superman star Christopher is survived by Will Reeve, 32, Alexandra Reeve Givens, 40, and Matthew Reeve, 44.
The trio posed together at the UK premiere of the documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.
The special event was part of the BFI London Film Festival held at BFI IMAX Waterloo in London.
“It’s a beautiful thing to be able to see the full picture of a person’s life,” Alexandra told People.
“There were high highs and low lows but also two deep true loves and [three] kids that together blended into this beautiful family.”
The actor’s life is laid bare in the emotional behind-the-scenes documentary.
It is believed to show the real, raw man behind the superhero, before he tragically died from heart failure in 2004 aged 52.
The Kryptonian hero was left paralysed from the neck down in 1995 after a freak horse riding accident.
Will said about his father’s legacy: “Heroism is so much more than superficial strength and a glossy image.
“It’s about integrity, showing up for your family, persevering through hard circumstances, and still having that joy for life. That was our dad.”
Speaking about whether he will ever follow in his father’s acting footsteps, TV star Will told the publication: “I don’t know. I like my job as correspondent at ABC News.
“I think I like, maybe, performing, but I don’t know if I’m any good at acting.”
Directors Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui said about Reeve’s mentally changing following the life-altering accident.
Ian explained: “Christopher learned what was important after that. It wasn’t about making a successful film or more roles. It was his family, and focusing on his close bonds.”
The official synopsis reads: “The story of Christopher Reeve is an astonishing rise from unknown actor to iconic movie star, and 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 paralysed 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…
“The film is a moving and vivid cinematic telling of Reeve’s remarkable story.”
A new law has been passed on controversial use of AI to ‘bring back’ dead actors after the Reeve’s family’s outrage.
It is claimed DC exes did not seek approval from the late Superman star’s family to use his likeness in 2023’s The Flash.
At present, studios do not need to confirm consent from estates to use AI to replicate the likeness of performers.
While permission is often sought, the new bill would make this a requirement.
The movie actors’ union, the Screen Actors Guild, said: “This is another win in our ongoing strategy of enhancing performer protections in a world of generative AI.”
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story will be released in UK cinemas from November 1.
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