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Ben Affleck as Superman's George Reeves
POSTED ON 02/22/05 AT 8:30 A.M.
BY ETHAN AAMES

Variety reports that 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.

Paul Bernbaum and Howard Korder penned 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.