Brandon Routh Says He's "Moved On" From The Role Of Superman!

Brandon Routh Says He's "Moved On" From The Role Of Superman!

In this previously unreleased interview, the actor talks about moving on from Superman as well as how he thinks the role has affected his career...

By JoshWilding - Aug 23, 2010 07:08 PM EST
Filed Under: Man of Steel
Source: Otago Daily Times

Brandon Routh may have spent the past few weeks during interviews for Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World expressing his desire to return to the role of Clark Kent/Superman. However, in an interview that took place earlier this year during his time on the TV show Chuck, he wasn't quite so keen on returning to the role!

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"I went through some anticipation for a while but it has been four years now so I have moved on to other things," he said when asked whether he'd be interested in playing Superman again.

I think I have found my place now," Routh added. "Playing Superman hasn't haunted me by any means. The challenge with that is a lot of people in the industry just stereotyped Superman Returns as a silly kind of movie. I have done quite a lot of roles since then, but not a lot has gotten out."

What do you guys think? Is it time for Brandon Routh to put Superman behind him once and for all or should he be Nolan's first choice when it comes to casting the Man of Steel in his planned reboot? Share your thoughts in the usual place!




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JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 8/23/2010, 7:16 PM
If any of you guys think you've already seen this, just let me know! :) I'm pretty sure it's new information from an old interview though because I couldnt find any of this posted here or on another site.

Guys, check out my GREEN LANTERN: BLACKEST NIGHT Fan Cast! Just click the link! :D

As for Routh, with a decent director, I think he'd make a much better Superman. (although he's perfect for Cyclops if Marvel Studios had the rights to the X-Men!) The question is, with Smallville ending next year, will he be competing with Tom Welling for the role!?
cgrass5150
cgrass5150 - 8/23/2010, 7:16 PM
Don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out pal.
patriautism
patriautism - 8/23/2010, 7:22 PM
LMAO@cgrass5150
peterparker420
peterparker420 - 8/23/2010, 7:22 PM
GOOD! SUPERMAN WAS DONE WITH ROUTH ANYWAY!

F*** A "ROUTHBOOT"!!

OH NO..wait till LEEE hear's this news!! @_@
BigL1979
BigL1979 - 8/23/2010, 7:26 PM
Routh was a great Superman. He consistently gets the blame for Singer effing up that movie. It makes me sick.
comicdreamer
comicdreamer - 8/23/2010, 7:28 PM
Well he had his turn. IMO time for someone else to take the helm... Did I here Someone say Jon Hamm? :p
Supes17
Supes17 - 8/23/2010, 7:34 PM
wow that sucks. I think that movie wise Marvel has screwed up more: hulk2003, spiderman3, xmen3, daredevil, fantastic 4, so on.
DC:SHUMACHERS BATMAN MOVIES LMAO
RomatEr
RomatEr - 8/23/2010, 7:37 PM
Dude, Tom Welling is one of the worst actors ever. All I expect from him after Smallville is to find out that he got a job at his local Walmart.
TANKGIRL
TANKGIRL - 8/23/2010, 7:38 PM
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i would love to take him as sups again but i love scott elford

jusme6
jusme6 - 8/23/2010, 7:46 PM
poor Lee :(
Macksimus
Macksimus - 8/23/2010, 7:48 PM
I hated Superman Returns, but Routh had nothing to do with why I hated it. I thought he did a great job. Basically, he just copied Christopher Reeves, so I don't see why so many people are down on him.
skidz
skidz - 8/23/2010, 7:58 PM
Didn't this interview take place BEFORE he did Scott Pilgrim VS the World? Chronologically, it sounds like his opinion changed.
rockstar728
rockstar728 - 8/23/2010, 8:00 PM
i liked him in scott pilgrim
Joe6Pack74
Joe6Pack74 - 8/23/2010, 8:07 PM
Routh was a bad Superman. I say good, lets move on and get somebody who can play the man of steel.
peterparker420
peterparker420 - 8/23/2010, 8:08 PM
Ajax- SHUT THE F*** UP (see, I can type in CAPS too!)
a paper bag can act better than Routh..
and HOW is this "misleading"..He said in his
QUOET..

"I went through some anticipation for a while but it has been four years now so I HAVE MOVED ON to other things."

and don't bring other SH!T in here cause there
is enough REAL drama goin on..

SO I SAY: SHAME ON YOU!
TANKGIRL
TANKGIRL - 8/23/2010, 8:09 PM
@toughGrappler Ajax - if you two wants to write negative and shit comment don't bother yourself

guys check out my the avengers fancast just click on link

THE AVENGERS SECRET INVASION
patriautism
patriautism - 8/23/2010, 8:10 PM
Hey everyone
If you feel like it, please read my Editorial on making Superman's powers realistic!

Editorial

Thanks!
peterparker420
peterparker420 - 8/23/2010, 8:10 PM
Ajax- and HERE is his SOURCE..smart ass.

http://www.odt.co.nz/entertainment/television/122309/actor-leaves-supermans-cape-behind-him
Eviltwin
Eviltwin - 8/23/2010, 8:11 PM
@Josh
Hey bud! Great article. I think Nolan should at least test him, I think Routh deserves that much at least. I may be one of the few who liked SR. I wasn't big on the super kid and the lame Lex Luthor (Spacey was good as always, just sick of the Hackman version).
I took SR as for what it was, a proper part three to the original Christopher Reeve films.

***To all you stupid morons on this site who insist on calling him "Reeves", HIS LAST NAME IS REEVE!!!!!!! Show some respect and get it right!

@ToughGrappler
Then don't come here if you don't like it. This site has great amounts of news, and Josh posts some of the best articles on here.
So stop crying and leave.
Eviltwin
Eviltwin - 8/23/2010, 8:14 PM
@ Ajax @ToughGrappler

peterparker420
peterparker420 - 8/23/2010, 8:15 PM
Ajax- that makes NO sense..sorry..TRY AGAIN.

what man-crush? What are you talking about?

I WIN!
peterparker420
peterparker420 - 8/23/2010, 8:16 PM
Comicbookmoviegirl- I am in LOVE with you'r AVATAR!
is that REALLY YOU!?

also..WELCOME ABORD!
TANKGIRL
TANKGIRL - 8/23/2010, 8:17 PM
peterparker420 check out my cast buddy and every body

Comicbookmoviegirl are you really a girl because we can be friend welcome
peterparker420
peterparker420 - 8/23/2010, 8:18 PM
TANK- on my way hun.
InTylerWeTrust
InTylerWeTrust - 8/23/2010, 8:20 PM
Now why can't everybody else move on? Sheesh. Just cast the damn role already.
DasBoot
DasBoot - 8/23/2010, 8:21 PM
If they can find someone better than use them, but if not I think he would do a great job with the right director and story behind him!
TANKGIRL
TANKGIRL - 8/23/2010, 8:24 PM
InTylerWeTrust LEEE777 CANT LOL CHECK OUT MY CAST
REDSTORM
REDSTORM - 8/23/2010, 8:30 PM
I thought constantly mentioning that you would love to have the role again was the exact opposite of moving on? Are we in Bizarro world?
peterparker420
peterparker420 - 8/23/2010, 8:37 PM
Ajax-Why would he turn down working with Nolan?

First..HE WAS NEVER OFFERED THE PART!

Also you asked..Where's the source?
and I GAVE IT TO YOU..NUFF SAID.

I'm NOT rational..I'm sure he is a fine person..
but he is NO acadamy award winning actor..

let me make this simple for you..

He is a FINE person..His acting is a serial killer.

by that I mean..messy, weird and shunned apon.

Instantclassic
Instantclassic - 8/23/2010, 8:44 PM
He needs to reprise the role of Superman, hes doing good in other movies as well as tv roles i dont think he should give up just yet
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