Ben Affleck to play George Reeves

Ben Affleck has been snapped up to star as George Reeves in the movie about his life. That’s Reeves of 50’s TV Superman series fame.

Ben Affleck has landed the coveted role of George Reeves in his biopic, “Truth, Justice and the American Way.” The title referes to the motto of DC Comic character Superman, whom Reeves portrayed on TV in the 1950s.

Diane Lane will also 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 also co-stars as a detective investigating Reeves’ mysterious death.