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Christopher Reeve’s children Matt, 44, Alexandra, 40, and  Will, 32, honour their late father as they attend the London Film Festival premiere of new documentary Super/Man


Christopher Reeve’s lookalike son Will and his two eldest children, Alexandra and Matt, lead the stars at London’s Super/Man premiere on Monday.

The actor, 32, looked strapping as he wore a tailored grey plaid suit with yellow detailing.

He layered his two-piece over a crisp white shirt and finished his look with a royal blue tie and brown leather shoes.

Will’s eldest brother Matt, 44, also put on a handsome display as he stepped out in a shiny royal blue suit and a matching polka dot tie.

Christopher’s only daughter, Alexandra, 40, looked incredible as she graced the red carpet with her brothers in a blue and gold shift dress.

Christopher Reeve’s children Matt, 44, Alexandra, 40, and  Will, 32, honour their late father as they attend the London Film Festival premiere of new documentary Super/Man

Christopher Reeve’s lookalike son Will and his two eldest children, Alexandra and Matt, lead the stars at London’s Super/Man premiere on Monday

In the new flick, the beloved Superman star's children speak about their father's life in a new interview with People

In the new flick, the beloved Superman star’s children speak about their father’s life in a new interview with People

She accessorised her chic ensemble with a red clutch, shiny gold modest heels and leaf-pressed gold earrings.

In the new flick, the beloved Superman star’s children speak about their father’s life in a new interview with People.

They revealed that the actor’s life is laid bare in the ‘unflinching’ documentary.

It is believed to show sides of their late father unknown to the public, before he tragically passed from heart failure in 2004 aged 52. 

After years studying at Julliard – where he attended alongside Robin Williams, Christopher landed the role of Superman. 

The iconic casting, with just a handful of credits to his name, catapulted him to global fame and stardom. 

After becoming the most-well-known face of the Kryptonian hero, he was involved is a life-changing accident. 

He was left paralyzed from the neck down in 1995 after a horse riding accident.

‘Heroism is so much more than superficial strength and a glossy image,’ Will said of his father’s legacy.

‘It’s about integrity, showing up for your family, persevering through hard circumstances, and still having that joy for life. That was our dad,’ he said.

The film gives a rare glimpse into his life behind-the-scenes. 

Actor Will, 32, looked strapping as he wore a tailored grey plaid suit with yellow detailing

Actor Will, 32, looked strapping as he wore a tailored grey plaid suit with yellow detailing

Will's eldest brother Matt, 44, also put on a handsome display as he stepped out in a shiny royal blue suit and a matching polka dot tie

Will’s eldest brother Matt, 44, also put on a handsome display as he stepped out in a shiny royal blue suit and a matching polka dot tie

Christopher's only daughter, Alexandra, 40, looked incredible as she graced the red carpet with her brothers in a blue and gold shift dress

Christopher’s only daughter, Alexandra, 40, looked incredible as she graced the red carpet with her brothers in a blue and gold shift dress

It is believed to show sides of their late father unknown to the public, before he tragically passed from heart failure in 2004 aged 52 (Pictured with Matt and Alexandra in 1995)

It is believed to show sides of their late father unknown to the public, before he tragically passed from heart failure in 2004 aged 52 (Pictured with Matt and Alexandra in 1995)

After becoming the most-well-known face of the Kryptonian hero, he was involved is a life-changing accident (pictured with his wife and son, Will, in 1997)

After becoming the most-well-known face of the Kryptonian hero, he was involved is a life-changing accident (pictured with his wife and son, Will, in 1997)

The life of Christopher Reeve is being showcased on the big screen in the new eye-opening documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story

The life of Christopher Reeve is being showcased on the big screen in the new eye-opening documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story

The life of Christopher Reeve is being showcased on the big screen in the new eye-opening documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story

The life of Christopher Reeve is being showcased on the big screen in the new eye-opening documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story

They reveal that the actor's life is laid bare in this 'unflinching' documentary that reveals sides of their father most hadn't seen, before he passed from heart failure in 2004 at just 52

They reveal that the actor’s life is laid bare in this ‘unflinching’ documentary that reveals sides of their father most hadn’t seen, before he passed from heart failure in 2004 at just 52

Christopher Reeve as the iconic Superman

Christopher Reeve as the iconic Superman

While he was famous for portraying a superhero on the big screen, he exuded heroism for the way he carried himself after a tragedy, when he was paralyzed from the neck down in 1995 after a horse riding accident

While he was famous for portraying a superhero on the big screen, he exuded heroism for the way he carried himself after a tragedy, when he was paralyzed from the neck down in 1995 after a horse riding accident

It will included his complicated relationship with his professor father, Franklin. 

It will show share an insight into him  leaving his partner Gae Exton, who he shared his first two kids, Matthew and Alexandra, with.

‘It’s a beautiful thing to be able to see the full picture of a person’s life,’ said Alexandra, who now sits on the board of Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.

‘There were high highs and low lows but also two deep true loves and [three] kids that together blended into this beautiful family,’ she continued.

Reeve’s oldest son Matthew had previously made two documentaries about his father, with footage from those films used in Super/Man.

‘We intended to honor his story but not make it a sugarcoated puff piece,’ Matthew insists, adding how important it was to see how difficult his life was after the accident on him, his family and his caregivers.

Christopher married actress and singer Dana Morosini in 1992, who gave birth to their youngest children, Will, that year.

Alexandra adds that the 'true gift' of the tragic accident is all of the kids got more time to speak with their father

Alexandra adds that the ‘true gift’ of the tragic accident is all of the kids got more time to speak with their father

The youngest Reeve child Will said he has seen his older siblings Matthew and Alex, become, ' phenomenal parents ... with my mom and dad shining through them in the best way'

The youngest Reeve child Will said he has seen his older siblings Matthew and Alex, become, ‘ phenomenal parents … with my mom and dad shining through them in the best way’

Will called his mother, ‘maybe the most special person to ever grace this earth,’ adding that she, ‘had a unique combination of grace and beauty and compassion and grit and intelligence.

Himself and his older siblings agreed that it was Dana who truly kept the family together after the tragic life-altering accident.

The film is directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui, who said that they learned so much about how Reeve had changed mentally after the injury.

‘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,’ Ian said.


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