Based on a true story, the film investigates Reeves' mysterious death during his rise to fame as the first person to portray Superman, on television. Was it suicide or murder? Detective Louis Simo is determined to seek the truth surrounding the actor's death on June 16, 1959 at the age of 45. Directed by Allen Coulter, Hollywoodland stars Adrien Brody, Diane Lane, Bob Hoskins, Robin Tunney, and Ben Affleck as actor George Reeves.