Brandon Routh & Superman

Brandon Routh & Superman

iF Magazine had just got an interview with Brandon (Superman) Routh and while asking him about his role on Chuck playing the character Daniel Shaw, past the loop there's an excerpt from Routh about the new Superman movie and his thoughts on his own version of the Kryptonian...

By LEEE777 - May 19, 2010 07:05 AM EST
Filed Under: Superman
Source: ifmagazine.com



While Routh certainly would don the cape and tights for another Superman movie, things are still up in the air - especially now that The Dark Knight helmer Christopher Nolan is on board to produce and shepherd another reboot, which would likely mean Routh would be out.

From Brandon Routh "There's talk about doing another Superman movie, as of yet, but there's nothing done," (Routh says he was proud of his tenure in the role no matter how future movies shake out). "I love the character and I feel I still have a lot more I could with the character. I trust the [role] will always stay with me. It was a proud moment for me. I wouldn't be here without it and wouldn't have been in this position I'm in as quickly as I did."


LEEE777 - Well I personally would have Brandon back as Superman and its great he's still up for the next installment, but of course its all up to Christopher Nolan. I've always thought since Routh we'd get that Worlds Finest movie with him and Bale and even a Doomsday movie. Anyway if not Routh, Henry Cavill would be a great replacement if it came to it, how about you?


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LEEE777
LEEE777 - 5/19/2010, 8:12 AM
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DogsOfWar
DogsOfWar - 5/19/2010, 9:07 AM
I just can't see him getting anywhere near the next movie. Returns did not do well financially or critically so the studio is distancing itself from it.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 5/19/2010, 9:13 AM
DOGS @ Its a damn shame!

Cool, this made main!!! : P
MatchesMalone
MatchesMalone - 5/19/2010, 9:17 AM
I liked Routh as Supes. It's too bad we won't be able to see what he could do with the character beyond Singer's homage to Donner and Reeve.
Shaman
Shaman - 5/19/2010, 9:19 AM
LOVED Routh as Superman and would be ecstatic to see him return for the next film.

The SCRIPT sucked ass for "Superman Returns", period.

The film was very well directed and acted (aside from Bosworth of course).

ROUTHBOOT!!!(as unrealistic as it sounds) :P
SHHH
SHHH - 5/19/2010, 9:21 AM
I liked Routh as supes....an article that don't turn into a b!tch session...Singer tried to duplicate Donner's version mistake number 1..
Scorpioxfactor
Scorpioxfactor - 5/19/2010, 9:21 AM
Leee, I think they should have him come back too. We need to have a petition for this guy just like we did for Norton. What do you think?

On my opinion of B.R. on his role in the Superman 5, I thought he was awesome. I cannot look at anyone else as being Superman. I watched some movie or something a month or two ago...I couldn't help but think, Superman, everytime his face showed up on camera. They can't leave him out of the reboot. They can't. Also, Do you really believe that they should keep the music from the 1st five films? I sure think so. That is what makes Superman great. Keep the legacy alive.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 5/19/2010, 9:22 AM
SHAMAN @ ROUTHBOOT!!! ; D

MATCHES @ Yeah man!

SHHH @ Exactly, well said!

Scorpioxfactor @ Thats a great idea about the PETITION! Who's up for it?!?

Yes the SUPERMAN theme music is a must for the REBOOT agreed!
Scorpioxfactor
Scorpioxfactor - 5/19/2010, 9:24 AM
Oh Thanks for the Article LEEE.
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 5/19/2010, 9:24 AM
Awesome find LEE - he was the only good thing about Singer's shitty movie! :P He's been excellent in Chuck as well - I cant wait until next week's finale!

Speaking of which: Guys, check out my editorial: Why Yvonne Strahovski Is Perfect For The Role Of Ms. Marvel!
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 5/19/2010, 9:25 AM
Cheers for commenting dude!

Yeah @ JOSH, luv CHUCK, looking forward to that too!
vonstallin
vonstallin - 5/19/2010, 9:26 AM
yeah i like Routh...and would love him back in the new movie...

Sup's Return was a decent movie...not the best of course, but it was entertaining and watchable.

I dont really want a reboot...Nolan can make something past this...

MatchesMalone
MatchesMalone - 5/19/2010, 9:26 AM
When the John Williams theme plays, it just screams Superman. Keep the theme ftw.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 5/19/2010, 9:27 AM
vonstallin @ He so could dude, we can forget the kid lol!

MATCHES @ A HELL YEAH from me!!!



Phinehas
Phinehas - 5/19/2010, 9:28 AM
"I wouldn't be here without it and wouldn't have been in this position I'm in as quickly as I did."

Even he knows that his career hinges on that role. He is a hack of an actor and won't show up on anything more than bit parts. HE CAN NOT ACT!

LEEE Why is it that I'm convinced that you would leave lc and go gay for Routh?
SHHH
SHHH - 5/19/2010, 9:28 AM
This is a must..Superman is a Icon....





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LEEE777
LEEE777 - 5/19/2010, 9:32 AM
SHHH @ Hell yeah!!!!

PHINES @ Lol! ; D
selinakyle
selinakyle - 5/19/2010, 9:33 AM
Hmm...too bad that returns movie spoiled his chances of being in the reboot. He is not a bad actor and he definitely looks the part. Give the poor guy a chance.
SydneySavage
SydneySavage - 5/19/2010, 9:33 AM
No to Brandon Routh.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 5/19/2010, 9:36 AM
I thought he was great. But yeah, doubt it will happen.
Blackreverend
Blackreverend - 5/19/2010, 9:39 AM
Start the petition!!!

Routhboot all the way
Phinehas
Phinehas - 5/19/2010, 9:39 AM
MsKyle08
"He is not a bad actor..."

Are you kidding me??? I have eaten of cattle that have had more personality, range, and versatility than this guy is ever able to express in anything he's been in.
Shaman
Shaman - 5/19/2010, 9:41 AM
I could watch a LEEE/lc/Routh threesome right now.
selinakyle
selinakyle - 5/19/2010, 9:44 AM
A reboot that does not feature Lex luthor! He is not the only villain in the story!!
Angelus
Angelus - 5/19/2010, 9:44 AM
He deserves to play Supes again! BRANDON ROUTH FOR THE LAST SON OF KRYPTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Beware Supes power?
selinakyle
selinakyle - 5/19/2010, 9:45 AM
Phinehas, he is not a bad actor to me cos i have seen worse. To each his own. :)
hardcorefrokid
hardcorefrokid - 5/19/2010, 9:45 AM
I liked Routh as Superman. His likeliness to Reeve is eerie, and I felt he can play the character. But, Routh's character on Chuck ruined most of season 3.
spectre1983
spectre1983 - 5/19/2010, 9:49 AM
I'm for Routh as Superman... scratch the rest of the cast except for Jimmy Olsen and Perry White was good too.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 5/19/2010, 9:50 AM
SHAMAN @ : D

MsKyle08 @ Agreed, a small cameo of LEX at the most!

Angelus @ Spectre1983 @ Very cool!!!
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 5/19/2010, 9:54 AM
Pine, once again your stating opinion as fact, doesn't the fact that most people seem to think he did a good job as Supes make you question your reasoning that he's just flat out bad? You don't like him, thats fine, but he is objectively not a bad actor. Chris Klein is objectively a bad actor!
selinakyle
selinakyle - 5/19/2010, 9:56 AM
OMG Ror how bad is Chris Klein? *shudders*
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 5/19/2010, 9:57 AM
Exactly @ ROR! ; D
jazzman
jazzman - 5/19/2010, 10:06 AM
@MsKyle08

Lex luthor alway have to be in the reboot but just a minor character.

@LEEE777

if Christopher Nolan is involved with the reboot that mean we might get a brand new Superman theme music produce by Hans Zimmer :P
selinakyle
selinakyle - 5/19/2010, 10:23 AM
im ok with a minor part but i dont want a reboot to focus on him. We get it...he is bad. Moving on...you know?
peterparker420
peterparker420 - 5/19/2010, 10:29 AM
I REALLY want a GOOD Superman movie!..But will it happen? I don't know. WB always drags there feet with stuff like this. I don't really like Routh..But he is OK
in the tv show CHUCK (which I LOVE).

Anyway If there is another Superman movie, I want there to be ACTION, a GOOD story, and DOOMSDAY!..Or at least
Brainiac and Metallo as the VILLIANS..with LEX working in the shadows.

I say NO to Routh as Superman..But YES to NOLAN!
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 5/19/2010, 10:29 AM
MsKyle08 @ Exactly, we need SUPERMAN throwing a punch!

JAZZ @ I'd be cool with that but it'll take something away from SUPERMAN no matter what its like! : P

PP @ DOOMSDAY!!! ; D

(Or at least for the second!)
Talontd
Talontd - 5/19/2010, 10:31 AM
Wow, lotta love on here for ROUTH.....surprising since i've seen the same people hate on WELLING who, imo, is certainly NO WORSE than him.

He had ABSOLUTELY no presence in the film when he was portraying a character who is the EMBODIMENT of presence.

I wouldn't want WELLING on the big screen, and i certainly don't wanna see ROUTH'S emotionless portrayal again either!
spectre1983
spectre1983 - 5/19/2010, 10:34 AM
Give me dark business man Lex Luthor with a hint of mad scientist -- Michael Rosenbaum Lex Luthor. He's the best portrayal ever!
spectre1983
spectre1983 - 5/19/2010, 10:35 AM
I also want Brainiac!
selinakyle
selinakyle - 5/19/2010, 10:36 AM
oh hush it talontd.lol
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