Death of a Superhero is a 2011 Irish drama film based on the
New Zealand novel of the same name by
Anthony McCarten. Originally planned to be directed by McCarten in New Zealand, the film was shot on location in Ireland throughout 2010 and was directed by
Ian FitzGibbon. The film stars
Thomas Sangster alongside
Andy Serkis. It tells the story of a dying 15-year-old boy who draws comic book stories of an invincible superhero as he struggles with his mortality.