When entering a screening of The Flash, knowing about all the controversies and allegations facing its star Ezra Miller, I was braced for problematic moments. But nothing could prepare me for the bone-chilling, deep-fake rendition of Christopher Reeve (1952-2004) as Superman.
Reeve’s legacy is a stalwart one. He starred in four films but would only sign on for the sequels if he was afforded some creative control. interview explained, ‘One of the few things you have to hang on to is your integrity about your work, and I think work defines a great deal of who you are. If you don’t have any pride in your work, then I wonder, who are you?’