'Warner Brothers and Disney reach out to us': Meet the man who recreates famous Hollywood props

Matt and Sara Hodge founder of Reel Icons Ireland with their children (left to right) Matthew, 13, Leroy, 11, and Laila, 7, outside the organisation's workshop. Photo: Moya Nolan

From the gun that killed Batman’s mum and dad to the talking car in Knight Rider, Matt Hodge has dedicated his life to recreating some of Hollywood’s most famous props.

But the man behind Dublin-based group Reel Icons knows that with great power comes great responsibility.