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Christopher Reeve's lookalike son Will, 32, reveals how 'nervous' he was filming cameo for Superman: Legacy... almost 50 years after late actor debuted in iconic role


Will's late father was immortalized as the title character in the 1978 movie Superman, and then filmed three sequels stretching into the late 1980s. He tragically died aged 52 in 2004.

Journalist Will, 32 - whom Reeve shared with late wife Dana - will portray a TV reporter in Superman - starring David Corenswet (pictured) as Clark Kent and directed by James Gunn . One year after his accident Reeve memorably brought stars to tears during his appearance at the Oscars - in which he introduced a powerful film montage recognizing how Hollywood tackled social issues. All three children work with the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation which aims to cure spinal cord injury by advancing innovative research and improving the quality of life for individuals and families impacted by paralysis.

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