ABC News Studios presents a special, “Will Reeve: Finding My Father,” airing Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 10:02 p.m. EST on ABC, and streaming the next day on Hulu. The program follows ABC News correspondent Will Reeve as he recreates his father Christopher Reeve’s 1995 expedition, just before the Superman actor’s paralyzing accident.
Here’s the Lowdown: Before his accident, Christopher Reeve was filming a documentary about the migration of Pacific gray whales, traveling to Alaska and Mexico. Now, 30 years later, Will Reeve, who was only two at the time of his father’s injury, revisits these locations. He sets out to finish the whale migration story for him.
What This Means Now: The special features unseen family home videos and photos, providing an intimate look at Christopher Reeve before his accident. Will connects with people who were part of his father’s original journey, including the sons of two local guides, and hears new stories about his father.
The Bigger Picture: Beyond retracing a physical route, this documentary explores the father-son relationship and the lasting impact of Christopher Reeve’s life. Will Reeve seeks to connect with a side of his father he never fully knew, finding meaning in his father’s final adventure before his life changed forever. The show airs Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 10:02 p.m. EST on ABC.
