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[Willco]

From LatinoReview.com!

After rumor upon rumor posted online about Warner Bros.’ reintroduction of the next “Superman” movie franchise, and just who will be playing the part of the Man of Steel himself, LatinoReview can now put to rest the biggest rumor of all… Just who is “Superman”?

Director Bryan Singer had recently mentioned to AICN that he is committed to casting an unknown. Thanks to our same source 'Anonymous,' who has given us the ‘firsts’ on castings on Fantastic Four, and Batman Begins, we now have info on Superman.

The man who Singer has picked to play Clark Kent/Superman is none other than a relatively unknown actor by the name of Brandon Routh (Seen here in the photo to the right dressed in his own Superman outfit on Halloween last year).

Brandon's name has appeared on the web as being a possible contender a few month’s ago, but most recently appeared on this Iowa based TV website. Click HERE for that.

According to stats posted at IMDB, Brandon ‘B.J.’ Routh stands at 6’ 2” and just days ago celebrated his 25th Birthday on October 9th. Sadly, this is the same day that “our” Superman Christopher Reeve died so recently. And Routh was born in Iowa, which is the same state that George Reeves was born, the original silver screen Superman star.

Routh had some bit parts in television roles on “One Life to Live,” “Gilmore Girls,” “Will & Grace,” and “Cold Case,” and recently wrapped his first film role in an indie titled “Deadly,” starring alongside Laura Prepon, Misha Collins, and Tess Harper. The actor’s next role will have him undoubtedly put to the test as he has some very big red boots to fill.

And as for Bryan Singer, come June 2006, he will have to make all Superman Fans believe that this kid from Iowa can fly. But if you can recall back when Singer was just starting the now hugely successful “X-Men” movie franchise, he had bet the farm on a then relatively unknown Aussie named Hugh.

Official announcement is forthcoming but you can take this scoop to the bank, Brandon James Routh is Superman!!!

And don’t even bother e-mailing me for any more possible castings or storyline revelations. I don’t want my ass thrown into the Phantom Zone.

Brandon Routh, pictured above, is a complete nerd.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

wouldn't it suck if Reeves went to heaven and was STILL paralyzed. HE'd be all like "WTF god?!?!"

edit: Casting someone who's birthday is the same day Christopher Reeves died is pretty fucking creepy.

 

[Error Macro]

Hmm, that's my mom's birthday too. And John Lennon's.

I've never heard of this Brandon guy. Looks like they just picked some random dude off the street and said "Hey kid, you wanna play Superman in the new movie? Here ya go!"

 

[weehomer]

I'm still waiting for a Richard Donner director's cut of Superman II. I think Christopher Reeve would smile at that...

 

[Matrix]

 

[Rorschach]

No costume changes, plastic, or rubber plzkthx.

 

[Scrow]

No costume changes, plastic, or rubber plzkthx.

ha! goodluck

 

[Matrix]

I believe Singer already made it clear that they would be using the old costume design from the Donner movies.

 

[belgurdo]

No costume changes, plastic, or rubber plzkthx.

Super nipples and bulging rubber crotches coming right up

 

[pestul]

According to stats posted at IMDB, Brandon ‘B.J.’ Routh stands at 6’ 2” and just days ago celebrated his 25th Birthday on October 9th.

:O

:lol

 

[Ollie Pooch]

i hear they're remaking supergirl - the best-worst movie ever!

 

[XS+]

Brandon Routh is going to die a horribly tragic or mysterious death. Poor guy.

 

[Boomer]

wouldn't it suck if Reeves went to heaven and was STILL paralyzed. HE'd be all like "WTF god?!?!"

:lol

 

[Crispy]

According to stats posted at IMDB, Brandon ‘B.J.’ Routh stands at 6’ 2” and just days ago celebrated his 25th Birthday on October 9th. Sadly, this is the same day that “our” Superman Christopher Reeve died so recently.

It is meant to be!

 

[Naked Snake]

OMGHI2U ID HIT IT

 

[evil ways]

Ugh, he kinda looks like Jimmy Fallon.

 

[MASB]

So much for Jim Cavaziel. Looks like Millar will have to go through with his bet.

I like how the article makes it seem that Bryan Singer is making the big decision to cast Superman. With a franchise like Superman, if the execs at Warner Bros. didn't like the choice, Singer would be owned pretty quickly (at least in the sense of his choice not being in the movie).

 

[Willco]

So much for Jim Cavaziel. Looks like Millar will have to go through with his bet.

I like how the article makes it seem that Bryan Singer is making the big decision to cast Superman. With a franchise like Superman, if the execs at Warner Bros. didn't like the choice, Singer would be owned pretty quickly (at least in the sense of his choice not being in the movie).

Not really. Singer has executive decision with this film. You think he gave up instant money in X-Men 3 for some suits to push him around? You're nuts!

 

[Spike Spiegel]

http://www.tvtome.com/tvtome/servlet/PersonDetail/personid-84875

Ehh... it could work. Looks a bit skinny in a few of those pics, but so did Jackman as Wolverine, and he bulked up considerably for X2: X-Men United.

 

[mrmyth]

He's got the chin. You can't play Superman unless you have a chin that looks like a mini ass.

 

[BojTrek]

From the pictures of this "new Superman"... I think this guy in real-life would rather be kissing Jimmy Olson over Lois Lane...

Looking at the pictures didn't make me think "cool that is Superman", I was saying "Gay!"

 

[Dan]

From the pictures of this "new Superman"... I think this guy in real-life would rather be kissing Jimmy Olson over Lois Lane...

Looking at the pictures didn't make me think "cool that is Superman", I was saying "Gay!"

So?

 

[Spike Spiegel]

From the pictures of this "new Superman"... I think this guy in real-life would rather be kissing Jimmy Olson over Lois Lane...

Looking at the pictures didn't make me think "cool that is Superman", I was saying "Gay!"

I sorta got that vibe too, initially, but... what do I care? So long as they don't make the character of Superman gay, and the movie does justice to the source material without tarnishing the Man of Steel's legacy, then the guy they end up hiring can secretly like to f*ck fish for all I care.

 

[Mega Man's Electric Sheep]

Personally, I eagerly await the announcement of who has been cast as Louis Lane!

 

[Brian Fellows]

From the pictures of this "new Superman"... I think this guy in real-life would rather be kissing Jimmy Olson over Lois Lane...

Looking at the pictures didn't make me think "cool that is Superman", I was saying "Gay!"

Gay is exactly what I think of when someone mentions Superman. So its a great job of casting.

 

[Deg]

well Superman will be a tough job. Dont like Xmen that much either.

 

[Escape Goat]

 

[BojTrek]

I don't care if he is gay or not in real-life... I was just saying... when I looked at the picture I thought GAY

 

[Seth C]

I don't care if he is gay or not in real-life... I was just saying... when I looked at the picture I thought GAY

Exactly. What they're saying is he can BE gay, so long as when you see him he doesn't immediately LOOK gay.

 

[BojTrek]

I could give two shits if he sucks the cack... the PICTURES of him look GAY...

Now if Superman started sucking the CACK he would of course be GAY...

Once again 2 of the 3 pictures he looked GAY... the third picture NOT GAY...