His performance will inevitably be compared to Christopher Reeve’s, who became world famous for playing the superhero in the 1970s, embodying the role for a generation before a tragic horse-riding accident left him paralysed.

Geoff Johns, who brought Reeve's Superman into comics with artist Gary Frank in the story Superman: Secret Origin, was also a Donner intern alongside Feige, meaning Reeve's Superman has had a direct hand in shaping how we see modern superhero storytelling across media for the last several decades.

The Christopher Reeve Story online, you’re not alone. This documentary-style film chronicles Christopher Reeve’s iconic role as Superman and delves into the profound impact of his life-changing accident.