Ben Affleck has landed the coveted role of George Reeves in his biopic, Truth, Justice and the American Way. The title refers to the motto of DC Comic character Superman, whom Reeves portrayed on TV in the 1950s.
Diane Lane will join Affleck in the picture as Toni Mannix, a studio executive’s wife who may or may not have been romantically involved with the actor. Adrien Brody will co-star as a detective investigating the mysterious death of Reeves.
Paul Bernbaum and Howard Korder wrote the screenplay surrounding the actor’s death in 1959, as well as his struggle with carrying such an iconic role. The picture will begin shooting this summer under the direction of Allen Coulter.
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