The Official Brandon Routh IS Superman thread.

[Mandrill]

I prefer Batman to look older rugged more weathred.Years of training and fighting are gona take it outa you.
Superman is pretty invincable so it makes sense it look's more fresh faced.

[The Singularity]

WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY? :mad::mad:

I said Caviezel could probably hand Bale's arse to him 16 different kinds of ways...:p

[The Sage]

I said Caviezel could probably hand Bale's arse to him 16 different kinds of ways...:p

ARE THOU MAKING FUN OF ME??? DOES THOU MOCK ME! :D:D

[MJZ]

Quote:
Originally Posted by MJZ
Because he looks very weak compared to Bale. He's supposed to be Superman. Doesn't inspire much confidence compared to a ferocious actor such as Bale.


That would go as a good thing for when he portrays Clark. Let's also not forget what Bale looked like not too long befor shooting Batman Begins (ala The Machinist.)

If routh shows half that kind of dedication to preparing for the role then we are set.

Bale still looks scary as hell as a beanpole. Bad analogy there.

But no bother convincing the lemmings. Most of you just sound overjoyed that they may just have an actor. And a soap dope at that.

Doesn't add up...

[green]

I said Caviezel could probably hand Bale's arse to him 16 different kinds of ways...:p



Thats a joke right? JC would have his ass kicked by Bale hands down.

[The Sage]

Bale still looks scary as hell as a beanpole. Bad analogy there.

But no bother convincing the lemmings. Most of you just sound overjoyed that they may just have an actor. And a soap dope at that.

Doesn't add up...

A soap dope? Didn't Reeve do soaps. And Welling...let's not go there. :o

[Paradoxium]

Look I am not using Bale as benchmark for Sueprman, that is absurd considering Bale is not really Superman material. Its more of a "hold his own" type of situation, how well they could they play off each other. Much like I see it happening with Caviezel or Bana. Yea I haven't seen Routh in anything so I can't put much credence in my own statements. So this is only based on what I see.

[The Singularity]

Thats a joke right? JC would have his ass kicked by Bale hands down.

Bale is a pussy!

There I said it...:p

[The Singularity]

Look I am not using Bale as benchmark for Sueprman, that is absurd considering Bale is not really Superman material. Its more of a "hold his own" type of situation, how well they could they play off each other. Much like I see it happening with Caviezel or Bana. Yea I haven't seen Routh in anything so I can't put much credence in my own statements. So this is only based on what I see.

I agree with you.

[The Sage]

Bale is a pussy!

There I said it...:p

Ha, Bale rules! Everyone knows it! :batman: :batman:

[Majestic]

Mark Millar
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*yawn*

As per my original statement, 1000 bucks HAPPILY paid to the MS centre if Jim Caviezel isn't cast as Supes on first day of principal photography. I don't see how this changes anything. It's just another rumour and, like I said, there's two publicity stunts prior to the final announcement according to chums at WB.

BTW, this is no argument with Harry at all. We get on very well and this whole thing is good-natured, as both he and I have stated at length. I love his site and he's a really good guy and fellow comic geek.

PPS Could someone do me a favour and post this at AICN in the appropriate thread?


This is what mark millar said on his site, kinda funny, maybe it is a publicity stunt?

[Majestic]

Did not do the proper quote marks on the above post, sorry about that.

[The Singularity]

:D :D I love Mark Millar..:D

[hammy]

No offense to the Super fans but I am having a hard time picturing Routh holding his own on Bale. But that is just me :o
It's not just you. I couldn't see any of the other contenders against him, except JC. JC was the perfect match for him.

[JackBauer]

Mark Millar
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*yawn*

As per my original statement, 1000 bucks HAPPILY paid to the MS centre if Jim Caviezel isn't cast as Supes on first day of principal photography. I don't see how this changes anything. It's just another rumour and, like I said, there's two publicity stunts prior to the final announcement according to chums at WB.

BTW, this is no argument with Harry at all. We get on very well and this whole thing is good-natured, as both he and I have stated at length. I love his site and he's a really good guy and fellow comic geek.

PPS Could someone do me a favour and post this at AICN in the appropriate thread?


This is what mark millar said on his site, kinda funny, maybe it is a publicity stunt?

Hope So!

[Majestic]

As far as Routh is concerned, I can see it for sure just as much as with JC and Cavill. Singer is no dumby and has worked with many talented actors, this is going to be a great movie when all is said and done bottom line!

[MJZ]

A soap dope? Didn't Reeve do soaps. And Welling...let's not go there. :o

Reeve went to Juliard. Welling's been playing young Clark for the past few years, and while I do think he'd make a decent Superman, I have some reservations as to how he'd do as grown-up Clark. Regardless, he's not going to be in this film.

WB's going to go with an inexperienced soap actor over Caviezel? Heh, I'm busting a gut over here...

[Superman]

Does this thread deserve a sticky? Perhaps the words 'Brandon Routh' should be in the title.Why yes it does, I'm on it. ;)

Hot damn, At last, Now maybe we can get over all of these casting threads for supes.

I'm a very happy camper. :D

[BH/HHH]

If they do Batman vs. Superman it will be years away and I think Superman should look younger than Batman and much more fresh looking. Whereas Batman should look more older and rougher than Superman.

[j_patin]

i just glad this movie is going underway... so... yey

[IT is Batgirl]

For those who think Routh is too skinny: you're right.
http://img71.exs.cx/img71/9561/brandonrouth21copy.jpg






http://img31.exs.cx/img31/2895/ScavulloOnMenbook1977.jpg

So was Reeve.

[green]

It's not just you. I couldn't see any of the other contenders against him, except JC. JC was the perfect match for him.



I dont get this match stuff. These are two seperate films, different directors, just cause these are DC characters doesnt mean they are going to crossover. I wasnt around but were people saying of Bana as the Hulk againts Jackman as Wolverine against Macguire as Spiderman?

[Majestic]

Honestly if the guy is bulking up and they do the hair right and put the blue contacts in, he is superman. That being said I also believe that is the case with JC and Cavill. Who ever ends up wearing the cape is for sure going to do the best to not let the fans down including Singer!

[The Sage]

Reeve went to Juliard. Welling's been playing young Clark for the past few years, and while I do think he'd make a decent Superman, I have some reservations as to how he'd do as grown-up Clark. Regardless, he's not going to be in this film.

WB's going to go with an inexperienced soap actor over Caviezel? Heh, I'm busting a gut over here...

Routh was possibly chosen by Singer. Nuff said.

[The Singularity]

Ha, Bale rules! Everyone knows it! :batman: :batman:

I stand by my aformentioned pussy statement! :p

[spider-neil]

batman in the comics and in the cartoons looks a lot meaner than superman.

remember that classic scene in the world finest (WB crossover) where supes puts his hand on bats shoulder and bats judo throws him across the room.
bats is SUPPOSED to look meaner than supes are his world is a lot more grim and his upbringing is a lot more dark.
if bale DOES looks more mean than BR quite frankly I wouldn't have it any other way.

[JackBauer]

I dont get this match stuff. These are two seperate films, different directors, just cause these are DC characters doesnt mean they are going to crossover. I wasnt around but were people saying of Bana as the Hulk againts Jackman as Wolverine against Macguire as Spiderman?

difference is DC characters actually CAN crossover on film. with Marvel it's a little more complicated.

[IT is Batgirl]

Reeve went to Juliard. Welling's been playing young Clark for the past few years, and while I do think he'd make a decent Superman, I have some reservations as to how he'd do as grown-up Clark. Regardless, he's not going to be in this film.

WB's going to go with an inexperienced soap actor over Caviezel? Heh, I'm busting a gut over here...

Well, Routh did do some plays and such in Iowa at the Norwalk Theater of Performing Arts.


From OLTL:
http://lifeinllanview.tripod.com/Remembered/Remembered_90_today/seth/natalie_and_seth2.jpg

[green]

WB's going to go with an inexperienced soap actor over Caviezel? Heh, I'm busting a gut over here...


Dude dont hurt yourself. :D Reeves is all Im gonna say to that comment Juillard or not.

[hammy]

I dont get this match stuff. These are two seperate films, different directors, just cause these are DC characters doesnt mean they are going to crossover. I wasnt around but were people saying of Bana as the Hulk againts Jackman as Wolverine against Macguire as Spiderman?
Just speculation on the possibility of a BvS movie.

[The Cajun]

Didn't Mark Miller say something about signing $10,000 over to charity if Jim Caviezel wasn't cast? lol I'd love to laugh at him right now.

[Paradoxium]

Well Mirko checked with his sources and confirmed it too:


UPDATE!! - We checked with out own independent sources at WB and they confirmed that Brandon Routh is indeed cast as Superman. Our sources added that they don't know when Lois Lane will be cast. They also threw in tidbits that Superman writers Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris were recently spotted on the WB lot going through stacks and stacks of Superman comic books, so it appears that they are going back to the source material for inspiration. Our sources also confirmed that General Zod will be involved in some capacity. More to come!

[IT is Batgirl]

Didn't Mark Miller say something about signing $10,000 over to charity if Jim Caviezel wasn't cast? lol I'd love to laugh at him right now.

$1000 I think.

[IT is Batgirl]

Well Mirko checked with his sources and confirmed it too:


UPDATE!! - We checked with out own independent sources at WB and they confirmed that Brandon Routh is indeed cast as Superman. Our sources added that they don't know when Lois Lane will be cast. They also threw in tidbits that Superman writers Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris were recently spotted on the WB lot going through stacks and stacks of Superman comic books, so it appears that they are going back to the source material for inspiration. Our sources also confirmed that General Zod will be involved in some capacity. More to come!

F*** YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let's get this puppy going!

[hammy]

Didn't Mark Miller say something about signing $10,000 over to charity if Jim Caviezel wasn't cast? lol I'd love to laugh at him right now.
It was $1,000.00 and he's sticking by his words. Says this is a stunt.

[MJZ]

:D :D I love Mark Millar..:D

:D :D :D

[SuperDaniel]

Phew!!!Finally the casting debate is over. Please, Supes, close all the casting threads!!!

IN SINGER I STILL TRUST!!!

FLY BRANDON ROUTH AND PROVE EVERY COMPLAINERS WRONG!!

[green]

difference is DC characters actually CAN crossover on film. with Marvel it's a little more complicated.



Eh Marvel could do crossovers just as easily as DC, Elektra could do Wolverine ( literally ), Wolverine could show up in The Punisher as well. Anyway I know DC can do crossovers I just dont see it happening in the near future so why base casting movies on the fututre and not the now.

[The Singularity]

Well Mirko checked with his sources and confirmed it too:


UPDATE!! - We checked with out own independent sources at WB and they confirmed that Brandon Routh is indeed cast as Superman. Our sources added that they don't know when Lois Lane will be cast. They also threw in tidbits that Superman writers Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris were recently spotted on the WB lot going through stacks and stacks of Superman comic books, so it appears that they are going back to the source material for inspiration. Our sources also confirmed that General Zod will be involved in some capacity. More to come!

Calvin dance...

http://www.solitaryway.com/calvin/dance.gif

[Paul-el]

Well Mirko checked with his sources and confirmed it too:


UPDATE!! - We checked with out own independent sources at WB and they confirmed that Brandon Routh is indeed cast as Superman. Our sources added that they don't know when Lois Lane will be cast. They also threw in tidbits that Superman writers Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris were recently spotted on the WB lot going through stacks and stacks of Superman comic books, so it appears that they are going back to the source material for inspiration. Our sources also confirmed that General Zod will be involved in some capacity. More to come!


Yeah! I'm getting excited now. I'm starting to warm up to Routh. But didn't the writers already write the script?

[spider-neil]

LOL! at mark millar.

they should make him pay the money in 50 cent pieces and carry it on his back to the charity of BR's choice.

LOL! :D

[Grey Area]

Finaly - and it had to happen while i was away. Wonder how long it will take for peeps to like this guy - i put up a thread about him last month and the responce wasnt exactly positive...

[The Sage]

Well Mirko checked with his sources and confirmed it too:


UPDATE!! - We checked with out own independent sources at WB and they confirmed that Brandon Routh is indeed cast as Superman. Our sources added that they don't know when Lois Lane will be cast. They also threw in tidbits that Superman writers Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris were recently spotted on the WB lot going through stacks and stacks of Superman comic books, so it appears that they are going back to the source material for inspiration. Our sources also confirmed that General Zod will be involved in some capacity. More to come!

Well, it appears it is done.

[Paradoxium]

Whether this is true or not, a certain Tom Welling thread may finally get closed :D :D

[green]

Just speculation on the possibility of a BvS movie.


I know and I hope I didnt sound hostile. :) :) :)

[The Sage]

Whether this is true or not, a certain Tom Welling thread may finally get closed :D :D

[Bale as John Preston] Burn it. [/Bale as John Preston]

[The Singularity]

Whether this is true or not, a certain Tom Welling thread may finally get closed :D :D

That deserves a special kind of dance...

http://www.solitaryway.com/calvin/cb-dance.gif

[Paul-el]

Things Routh needs:
1. Blue contacts (Not a big deal)
2. A new diet consisting of like 6 full meals a day lol.
3. A physical trainer that will beat his arse in the gym!
4. New photos that will make others believe he has the look.


If you have any others, feel free to add them.

[Majestic]

Well Mirko checked with his sources and confirmed it too:


UPDATE!! - We checked with out own independent sources at WB and they confirmed that Brandon Routh is indeed cast as Superman. Our sources added that they don't know when Lois Lane will be cast. They also threw in tidbits that Superman writers Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris were recently spotted on the WB lot going through stacks and stacks of Superman comic books, so it appears that they are going back to the source material for inspiration. Our sources also confirmed that General Zod will be involved in some capacity. More to come!


This is great news, a superman movie finally on track with a proven director who is a huge fan of the first two donner movies which for all intents and purposes set a high benchmark for comic book movies! The movie when all said and done will blow people away I think with the aspect of story telling and special effects. I beleive it will set another benchmark for comic book movies and inspire alike. Perfect timing for a movie like this, it will probably be a huge tribute to C. Reeve as it should be in my opinion as he set the ideal for superman in most peoples eyes.

[MJZ]

LOL! at mark millar.

they should make him pay the money in 50 cent pieces and carry it on his back to the charity of BR's choice.

LOL! :D

Count the days between now and February poncho.

[Paul-el]

Count the days between now and February poncho.

You still stick by Millar. Yet, many over at Voice say Routh is definitely it. Why?

[BH/HHH]

Where has this update come from?

[Evelisse]

ROUTH AS YOUNG BRUCE WAYNE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !

http://www.aros.net/~lambo/order/Montana%20Fire.JPG
http://www.cs.mu.oz.au/~lee/images/fbleemab.jpg
http://www.usswisconsin.org/Pictures/Big%20Guns/042%20T.Brownrigg%2016in.%20Gun%20Fire%201991.jpg
http://www.aetc.randolph.af.mil/se2/torch/back/2003/0303/images/GasFire.jpg


controversy controversy controversy controversy controversy controversy

[IT is Batgirl]

Where has this update come from?

Front page update.

[NOFX]

He's not my number 1 choice but i trust SInger and thank god the casting nightmare is finally over!!! Bring on General Zod!!!

[hammy]

This is great news, a superman movie finally on track with a proven director . . .
:up: I'm still not sold on Singer, but at least he's moving things along.

[The Singularity]

Still waiting for the deciding factor... the elusive S-V update...

[SuperDaniel]

Count the days between now and February poncho.
Man, i hate you. You're becoming an *******. Stop with this complaint!!

[Lighthouse]

Can anyone do a manip where Routh has blue eyes?

[hammy]

I know and I hope I didnt sound hostile. :) :) :)
No, not at all. :)

[Pickle-El]

No offense to the Super fans but I am having a hard time picturing Routh holding his own on Bale. But that is just me :o

Hypothetical here.....do you think Hugh Jackman could hold his own against Bale in a movie....

[Majestic]

He's not my number 1 choice but i trust SInger and thank god the casting nightmare is finally over!!! Bring on General Zod!!!

Imagine the fight scene between Zod and superman now as well as Lex being the ultimate villian to bring back Zod to cause more havok, forcing Superman to come back to the public eye once again and rid the world of Zod for ever. Like in the comic!

[The Singularity]

Can someone manip Terrence as Lex Luthor...?

[Desk]

Donner's "unknown" versus Singer's (yet to be confirmed).....

Name: Christopher Reeve
Age: 24

Education: Graduated with a BA in English and Music Theory from Cornell University, and studied at Old Vic in London and the Comedie-Francaise in Paris. Was one of two students accepted into advanced standing at the esteemed Julliard School of Performing Arts under celebrated actor John Houseman.

TV: In a bid to pay his expensive tuition Reeve played the role of Jack Harper in the CBS soap opera One Life to Live from 1974-1976. In the evenings he appeared on stage with New York theater companies. Guest starred in the TV movie series Wide World of Mystery.

Stage: Many plays, notably including a role in an off-Broadway production of My Life and a role opposite Katharine Hepburn in the Broadway production A Matter of Gravity.

Film: Supporting role in the 1978 drama film Gray Lady Down.


Name: Brandon James Routh
Age: 25

Education: University of Iowa, majoring in English.

TV: Appeared in an episode of ABC sitcom Odd Man Out, followed by an episode of The Gilmore Girls. Appeared in season 3 of MTV's Undressed. Role as Seth Anderson in ABC soap opera One Life to Live. Fired in 2002 with role recast. Appeared in an episode each of Cold Case, Will & Grace, Oliver Beene.

Stage: Appeared in productions at the Norwalk Theater of Performing Arts.

Film: Small part in as yet unreleased independent film Deadly.

[SuperDaniel]

In Singer I Still Trust!!!!!!!!!!!!

[spider-neil]

would it be a big deal if superman had brown eyes?

peter parker's eyes are hazel but TM eyes's are blue, didn't bother me as much as I thought it would. also isn't wellings eyes brown?

[Evelisse]

As an actor ofcourse <it was his acting that pulled off wolverine not his look imo> now as His Wolverine against Bales Batman, would be a sight to see.

[Pdiddy]

Whether this is true or not, a certain Tom Welling thread may finally get closed :D :D

you know what, i like routh so much, that i will actually like that too :)

he's just about the only guy whose name has been mentioned that i am VERY happy with (other than welling of course)

[Pickle-El]

However, Caviezel does look like he could pwn Bale though...:o

:D


.

[Paul-el]

would it be a big deal if superman had brown eyes?

peter parker's eyes are hazel but TM eyes's are blue, didn't bother me as much as I thought it would. also isn't wellings eyes brown?


There's a bigger difference between brown and blue eyes then hazel and blue.

[MJZ]

You still stick by Millar. Yet, many over at Voice say Routh is definitely it. Why?

Oh I dunno, something about being an individual and coming to my own conclusions. It's not a big circle jerk.

[hammy]

would it be a big deal if superman had brown eyes?

peter parker's eyes are hazel but TM eyes's are blue, didn't bother me as much as I thought it would. also isn't wellings eyes brown?
Welling's eyes are green. Superman's do need to be blue. :)

[Majestic]

:up: I'm still not sold on Singer, but at least he's moving things along.

He made people believe with the x-men which was no easy task, I started believing with usual supects though! Awesome movie

[The Singularity]

Donner's "unknown" versus Singer's (yet to be confirmed).....

Name: Christopher Reeve
Age: 24

Education: Graduated with a BA in English and Music Theory from Cornell University, and studied at Old Vic in London and the Comedie-Francaise in Paris. Was one of two students accepted into advanced standing at the esteemed Julliard School of Performing Arts under celebrated actor John Houseman.

TV: In a bid to pay his expensive tuition Reeve played the role of Jack Harper in the CBS soap opera One Life to Live from 1974-1976. In the evenings he appeared on stage with New York theater companies. Guest starred in the TV movie series Wide World of Mystery.

Stage: Many plays, notably including a role in an off-Broadway production of My Life and a role opposite Katharine Hepburn in the Broadway production A Matter of Gravity.

Film: Supporting role in the 1978 drama film Gray Lady Down.


Name: Brandon James Routh
Age: 25

Education: University of Iowa, majoring in English.

TV: Appeared in an episode of ABC sitcom Odd Man Out, followed by an episode of The Gilmore Girls. Appeared in season 3 of MTV's Undressed. Role as Seth Anderson in ABC soap opera One Life to Live. Fired in 2002 with role recast. Appeared in an episode each of Cold Case, Will & Grace, Oliver Beene.

Stage: Appeared in productions at the Norwalk Theater of Performing Arts.

Film: Small part in as yet unreleased independent film Deadly.

Welling: Model turned Actor.

[hammy]

He made people believe with the x-men . .
I didn't like X-men. :o

don't hit me.

[The Singularity]

Oh I dunno, something about being an individual and coming to my own conclusions. It's not a big circle jerk.

Booo! You non conformist hippy...:D

[hammy]

Welling: Model turned Actor.
Your point? Singer's supposed first choice was the same.

[Grey Area]

pics from the Routh thread i made

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/yarrum/Brandon_Cold20Case_9-03.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/yarrum/IMG_Portfolio_4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/yarrum/batsup.jpg

[Majestic]

I didn't like X-men. :o

don't hit me.

Hopefully he will make you believe with Superman then

[spider-neil]

Welling's eyes are green. Superman's do need to be blue. :)
that's what I mean welling's eyes aren't blue but noone seems to mind.
people say contacts aren't a big deal but they ARE a big deal when you are doing stunts and long shooting hours.
maybe they can colour(I'm in london LOL)ise his eyes blue in post production.

[The Sage]

pics from the Routh thread i made

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/yarrum/Brandon_Cold20Case_9-03.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/yarrum/IMG_Portfolio_4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/yarrum/batsup.jpg

Get Routh to the Superman camp, pronto. :o

[Paul-el]

Anyone know why the writers are still going through the comics? Are they doing rewrites or something?

[hammy]

that's what I mean welling's eyes aren't blue but noone seems to mind.
people say contacts aren't a big deal but they ARE a big deal when you are doing stunts and long shooting hours.
maybe they can colour(I'm in london LOL)ise his eyes blue in post production.

Oh my gosh, not another one! :rolleyes: colour, favourite, cheque . . ugh!!

j/k

[IT is Batgirl]

that's what I mean welling's eyes aren't blue but noone seems to mind.
people say contacts aren't a big deal but they ARE a big deal when you are doing stunts and long shooting hours.
maybe they can colour(I'm in london LOL)ise his eyes blue in post production.

Contacts a problem? Not with soft contacts. Oh, and there's something called eye drops. If they shoot long hours, he can take them out when he's resting or whatever.

[BH/HHH]

So its official then.

To follow up what Casey said:

I thought X-Men was OK but X-Men 2 sycked the only thing stopping me from leaving the cinemas though was Hugh Jackman as Wolverine so bring on the Wolverine movie.

[hammy]

Hopefully he will make you believe with Superman then
That's what I'm hoping. :up: :)

[The Singularity]

If we're still talking holding his own against pussy Bale (:p) then this one is the closest I've seen, not quite there yet though...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/yarrum/batsup.jpg

[The Singularity]

Anyone know why the writers are still going through the comics? Are they doing rewrites or something?

Maybe just taking the opportunity to read the comics they would never get a chance to. I know I would...

[Majestic]

The funny thing is bringing back Zod and Luthor as the main villains makes a lot of sense considering the ending of Superman 2. In the Donner cut they are supposedly taken away by authorities because they had lost there powers. Luthor tried to help Zod by telling him of Luthors plan, so them teaming up again somehow could work.

[Paul-el]

Hey ya know what else? Docker said he would leave if Welling wouldn't be Superman.

[Pdiddy]

haha, where's joey?!?!!?

[Paul-el]

Hey on top of lifting, could Routh go through more training with an acting coach? You know, to improve as much as he can before the real shooting starts?

[NOFX]

Now that the Superman casting is finally over, on the 2nd main event!!! I could care less who they cast for Lois(I trust Singer) But Daniel Day lewis for Lex Dammit!!!:mad:

[Majestic]

Daniel day lewis would own the role for sure!

[The Sage]

Hey ya know what else? Docker said he would leave if Welling wouldn't be Superman.

I know....it's collecting time...

[IT is Batgirl]

Hey on top of lifting, could Routh go through more training with an acting coach? You know, to improve as much as he can before the real shooting starts?

I'm sure it's going to happen. Just polish him up.

[The Sage]

haha, where's joey?!?!!?

HAHAHA, the infamous disappearing act.

[Majestic]

Daniel day as the butcher was awesome part for him!

[The Singularity]

haha, where's joey?!?!!?

:D :D :D

[vicefredav]

IT is Batgirl....I can't remember if you were the one who posted way back on the superman-v forums, saying that routh was too ethnic/indian looking. I can't tell if you really like him for the role or you're just desperate for someone other than Caviezel. He was my favorite tho out of all the auditions they had, he looks like Chris Klein in the halloween pic.

offtopic: Bale would probably kick Caviezel's ass, all I gotta say is American Psycho. He's definitely more physically fit but Caviezel seems like he has this inner strength, more spiritually strong, he just gives off this vibe.

Also, I love Mark Millar too and I still hope he’s right. I just watched a bio on Chris reeve on msnbc. Routh and Reeve might have similar lives but there are just too many similarities in the way Caviezel and Reeve view the superman role and acting.

[Paul-el]

Now that the Superman casting is finally over, on the 2nd main event!!! I could care less who they cast for Lois(I trust Singer) But Daniel Day lewis for Lex Dammit!!!:mad:


That would be more than adequate.

[MJZ]

IT is Batgirl....I can't remember if you were the one who posted way back on the superman-v forums, saying that routh was too ethnic/indian looking. I can't tell if you really like him for the role or you're just desperate for someone other than Caviezel. He was my favorite tho out of all the auditions they had, he looks like Chris Klein in the halloween pic.

offtopic: Bale would probably kick Caviezel's ass, all I gotta say is American Psycho. He's definitely more physically fit but Caviezel seems like he has this inner strength, more spiritually strong, he just gives off this vibe.

Also, I love Mark Millar too and I still hope he’s right. I just watched a bio on Chris reeve on msnbc. Routh and Reeve might have similar lives but there are just too many similarities in the way Caviezel and Reeve view the superman role and acting.

Yes I'll be first in line to set WB ablaze if this is true.

[NOFX]

Daniel day lewis would own the role for sure!
:up:

[IT is Batgirl]

IT is Batgirl....I can't remember if you were the one who posted way back on the superman-v forums, saying that routh was too ethnic/indian looking. I can't tell if you really like him for the role or you're just desperate for someone other than Caviezel. He was my favorite tho out of all the auditions they had, he looks like Chris Klein in the halloween pic.

I believe that was me. Back then, I didn't realize that the pictures I were looking at were of Routh at 20. I do see the potential he has. His Halloween pictures have me convinced. And about the ethnic thing, I think that's due to his thick eyebrows, which can be easily cleaned up.

[The Singularity]

IT is Batgirl....I can't remember if you were the one who posted way back on the superman-v forums, saying that routh was too ethnic/indian looking. I can't tell if you really like him for the role or you're just desperate for someone other than Caviezel. He was my favorite tho out of all the auditions they had, he looks like Chris Klein in the halloween pic.

offtopic: Bale would probably kick Caviezel's ass, all I gotta say is American Psycho. He's definitely more physically fit but Caviezel seems like he has this inner strength, more spiritually strong, he just gives off this vibe.

Also, I love Mark Millar too and I still hope he’s right. I just watched a bio on Chris reeve on msnbc. Routh and Reeve might have similar lives but there are just too many similarities in the way Caviezel and Reeve view the superman role and acting.

I'm gonna get "Bale is a pussy" t-shirts for opening night...:p :D

[Majestic]

One thing they need to do with the role of luthor is cast a very well known and established actor. Luthor also needs to be a little more evil and sinister in my opinion. A lot of actors would own the luthor role. Luthor is not just look either, in the comics luthor had red hair for crying out loud! I think de niro could do something with the role as well as denzel. Daniel day would be cool though!

[Super_Child]

So how are we on the official meter here about Brandon Routh, are we 100% sure He is cast, 90%? I just can't believe that they have finally done it .

[SuperDaniel]

SHH confirmed it! Brandon is indeed our new Superman!!
http://www.brandonrouth.tv/Thumbnails/Me6.jpg

[The Sage]

I'm gonna get "Bale is a pussy" t-shirts for opening night...:p :D

The one that one the back says "I'M JUST JOKING, PLEASE DON'T HURT ME!
:("

:D

[spider-neil]

casting an unknown for supes is fine but lex needs to be A LIST quality.

[Paul-el]

So how are we on the official meter here about Brandon Routh, are we 100% sure He is cast, 90%? I just can't believe that they have finally done it .


I think it's 90%. I mean, we still need the official announcement. And yes after 11 long years they may have finally done it.

[IT is Batgirl]

Not 100% sure until the official press release, but the Hype confirms it.

[Michael Corleone]

Mark Millar needs to get out his checkbook

[The Singularity]

The one that one the back says "I'M JUST JOKING, PLEASE DON'T HURT ME!
:("

:D

The very same. :D

[Zorex]

Mark Millar needs to get out his checkbook

hahahaha.

[Majestic]

For some reason I think Robert de niro would also kick ass in the role. Always has your attention on screen. Heck luthor is basically the ultimate Mob boss in my opinion, do not cross him at all! Robert de niro is so versatile in acting, could also bring some suttle humor to the role as well. He would not be too expensive either and probably something he would consider as a challenge the way he takes certain roles.

[Majestic]

An awesome actor as luthor would take a lot of pressure off Routh as far as acting is concerned!

[IT is Batgirl]

I can't wait for some new headshots.

[Majestic]

One thing for sure when this movie finally opens it will be huge! If it ends up being a quality movie it could end up being one of the biggest movies ever, after all superman is one of the biggest icons in the world!

[SuperDaniel]

Now all we need is Kevin Spacey for Luthor!

[spider-neil]

another thing even though routh is unknown he should get TOP billing.

the movie is called 'SUPERMAN' not 'LEX'

it annoyed me when JN got top billing over keaton
it annoyed me when MB and GH got top billing over reeve
spider-man got it correct with giving TM top billing over WD even though I hadn't really seen much of maguire's stuff.

[Ceb-Man]

Well, now that the Hype's sources are now saying Brandon Routh is indeed Superman, I can breath a sigh of relief!
Superman is coming along good. Not only that but General Zod is in the film.
Wow!

The Ceb-Man!

[Majestic]

I think routh looks the part for the most part after hollywood is done with him, he will be superman! It is funny did ryan raine say they had there clark kent and is undergoing transformation as we speak a while back? Obviously he is clark kent just needs to bulk up a little bit

[green]

I can't wait for some new headshots.



I have a feeling they are going to keep in him hidden until the appropriate time, when his Super makeover is complete.

[spider-neil]

One thing for sure when this movie finally opens it will be huge! If it ends up being a quality movie it could end up being one of the biggest movies ever, after all superman is one of the biggest icons in the world!
doubt it will top spider-man though
THWIPPPP!!! :spidey:

[IT is Batgirl]

Someone should contact his agent/manager to see what they have to say.

[Soma-Scoff]

Holy **** I Can't Belive They Did It. This Is Great News!

[Paul-el]

Someone should contact his agent/manager to see what they have to say.


What's the number? Isn't long distance usually free on cell phones anyway?

[IT is Batgirl]

Agent

KSA (818) 769-9111

Manager

Main Title (323) 964-9900

[Paul-el]

What should I say? Hey is it true Routh has signed on for the part?

[IT is Batgirl]

What should I say? Hey is it true Routh has signed on for the part?

First, I'm not sure the offices are open. Second, ask to be transferred to Routh's agent's office.

Say that WB appears to be confirming Routh's casting even though there has been no official announcement.

You will probably get a 'we can't comment on that' line or something, but that's still something.

[Kolzig]

God damnit!

I told everybody already this summer that Brandon WILL be Superman!

AND NOW HE TRULY IS!!!

This is frigging unbelievably superb news!!!

Finally someone who can really keep the Superman standard flying high in the sky!

[Paul-el]

First, I'm not sure the offices are open. Second, ask to be transferred to Routh's agent's office.

Say that WB appears to be confirming Routh's casting even though there has been no official announcement.

You will probably get a 'we can't comment on that' line or something, but that's still something.


Yeah, it's not even open. I'll try tomorrow.

[IT is Batgirl]

Maybe S-V should contact them too. They could probably get an answer out of them since they're with a major Superman site.

[spider-neil]

Yeah, it's not even open. I'll try tomorrow.
I woudn't bother as I'm sure WB will confirm it first thing in the morning.

[blueboy]

Wow I can't believe we finally have a Superman... I'm happy for the guy..... I'll be looking forward to the casting of lex and mainly Lois....

Their on screen chemistry has to be great...

[spider-neil]

smallville's lois is perfect. shame she's already taken.

[ice_018]

Oh man!, I can´t wait to Lois and Lex casting.

[Zing79]

Here's an honest question. If Brandon is cast, what do you do with Smallville? All these Welling fans are out there (like me) who are willing to accept Routh as Superman, but don't want to see Welling pushed aside for him.

Now that Welling won't be in the movie, I want the show to play itself out more then ever, just to see Welling in the suit. That however might not be what's best for the movie.

Bah -- very torn right now.

[robzass]

smallville's lois is perfect. shame she's already taken.

yeah i know. its such a shame they snatched her for smallville. she would be such a great lois on the big screen.

[Pdiddy]

Here's an honest question. If Brandon is cast, what do you do with Smallville? All these Welling fans are out there (like me) who are willing to accept Routh as Superman, but don't want to see Welling pushed aside for him.

Now that Welling won't be in the movie, I want the show to play itself out more then ever, just to see Welling in the suit. That however might not be what's best for the movie.

Bah -- very torn right now.

i know EXACTLY what you mean

[blueboy]

smallville's lois is perfect. shame she's already taken.

Yea that's what I was thinking.... I would keep her on the show though... I guess casting an unknown for lois would be better... Makes everything a bit more believable...

[Paradoxium]

Here's an honest question. If Brandon is cast, what do you do with Smallville? All these Welling fans are out there (like me) who are willing to accept Routh as Superman, but don't want to see Welling pushed aside for him.

Now that Welling won't be in the movie, I want the show to play itself out more then ever, just to see Welling in the suit. That however might not be what's best for the movie.

Bah -- very torn right now.
http://img100.exs.cx/img100/8907/wellingout.jpg

Sad day indeed for Wellingites :(

Courtesy of WormyT heh

[MJZ]

http://www.brandonrouth.tv/Thumbnails/IMG_Portfolio_2.jpg

http://www.catholic.net/catholic_db/imagenes_db/us_catholic_news/caviezel.jpg

http://www.wcfcourier.com/content/articles/2004/02/22/special_sections/pulse/c5e973928e7b68e086256e3e004e4229.jpg

:(

[spider-neil]

Here's an honest question. If Brandon is cast, what do you do with Smallville? All these Welling fans are out there (like me) who are willing to accept Routh as Superman, but don't want to see Welling pushed aside for him.

Now that Welling won't be in the movie, I want the show to play itself out more then ever, just to see Welling in the suit. That however might not be what's best for the movie.

Bah -- very torn right now.
smallville will roll on.
didn't they say there will be at least two more seasons.
before smallville is cancelled there simply MOST be a bruce wayne cameo.
wanted welling as supes but routh is a good choice.

[Tachion13]

I actually doubt more than ever we'll see Welling in the suite now. Having two people going around in a Superman costume would be quite the clash for media in general. Big screen obviously would get priority over small screen. I just don't see it happening. I knew we'd all see flying, and it happend..sorta...but I seriously doubt they will put Welling in the suite now that we have our Big Screen, Movie Blockbuster Superman cast. And it's about freaking time. I'm not sure who i want to see cast more, Lex or Lois...eh, just keep with continuity and bring Margot Kidder back with lots of make up and we'll be fine....LOL!

[The Sage]

Here's an honest question. If Brandon is cast, what do you do with Smallville? All these Welling fans are out there (like me) who are willing to accept Routh as Superman, but don't want to see Welling pushed aside for him.

Now that Welling won't be in the movie, I want the show to play itself out more then ever, just to see Welling in the suit. That however might not be what's best for the movie.

Bah -- very torn right now.

I doubt the show will go that far, and it shouldn't. I personally have always thought the show should run only four seasons, ending with Clark at age 18 and leaving town like in the comics. I hope that's what happens. I don't want the show to dry itself out. It should end on a high note.

[Zing79]

http://img100.exs.cx/img100/8907/wellingout.jpg

Sad day indeed for Wellingites :(

Courtesy of WormyT heh
Let the inciting begin.

[spider-neil]

MJZ look at JC's chin/jaw line and look at routh's jaw line.

he (BR) looks the part

[Tachion13]

Yup. No welling in the costume...don't want to see that..would make a mess of the movie(s)

[The Sage]

http://www.brandonrouth.tv/Thumbnails/IMG_Portfolio_2.jpg

http://www.catholic.net/catholic_db/imagenes_db/us_catholic_news/caviezel.jpg

http://www.wcfcourier.com/content/articles/2004/02/22/special_sections/pulse/c5e973928e7b68e086256e3e004e4229.jpg

:(

It's okay man, it's okay. Even if he doesn't get it, I'll always believe he would've made a great Man of Steel. :)

[Paradoxium]

OK I have to admit that picture was really evil and wrong on many ways :o

[Zing79]

I doubt the show will go that far, and it shouldn't. I personally have always thought the show should run only four seasons, ending with Clark at age 18 and leaving town like in the comics. I hope that's what happens. I don't want the show to dry itself out. It should end on a high note.
Do you say that as someone who wants Welling as Superman? Cause we're not in the same boat. Ask Diddy, or Pat and see if they think that.

It's not as simple an answer to us as it is to you.

[SWAT]

God dammit!! he better be a friggin' amazing actor!! if not...This Superman movie will be ****!

I liked the idea that Cavaziel was Superman!... thank you Singer!! thank you so ****ing mutch!

[The Singularity]

It seems people's dreams have been broken. Caviezel, Welling...

Alas...

[spider-neil]

Yup. No welling in the costume...don't want to see that..would make a mess of the movie(s)
would be cool in the final episode of smallville to have clark finally learn how to fly and in the final shot he is flying towards metropolis...roll credits

[Steelsheen]

I know....it's collecting time...
if we actually carried out on all the bets made here half this forum would be empty ;)

[Zing79]

It seems people's dreams have been broken. Caviezel, Welling...

Alas...


Except for the fact those who like Welling get a weekly TV show to at least picture what might have been. It's not that bad of a consilation prize.

[JekzStar]

While i dont want to go off topic about it, cause it's big news we finally have our Superman.

But hearing some people say Rose Byrne isn't gorgeous or beautiful is really *****ting me, She isn't knockout material or Over-top Hollywood beautiful but still beautiful.

I mean some people think Jennifer Aniston is beautiful i dont see it and some people think Angelina Jolie is ugly which stumps me, But the thing is it's a matter of personal choice, But honestly Rose Byrne is gorgeous and she can act much better than some choices i heard, If you dont belive me watch Two Hands or My Mother Frank she is so cute in those movies and really shines.

And dont worry i preach Rose Byrne for Lois Lane for a long time, until she gets casted, cause i remember Warner Bros were actually keen to sign her back when McG had his time and we all know who he wanted for Lois Beyonce.

Clark Kent/Superman

http://www.brandonrouth.tv/Thumbnails/Me12.jpg

Lois Lane

http://www.royalhandmaidensociety.org/galleries/actresses/images/rb_pics28.jpg

TELL ME THEY DONT LOOK PERFECT TOGETHER

Some more you say.


http://www.royalhandmaidensociety.org/galleries/actresses/images/rb_pics27.jpg

http://www.royalhandmaidensociety.org/galleries/actresses/images/rb_pics26.jpg

http://www.royalhandmaidensociety.org/galleries/actresses/images/rb_pics24.jpg

[The Sage]

Do you say that as someone who wants Welling as Superman? Cause we're not in the same boat. Ask Diddy, or Pat and see if they think that.

It's not as simple an answer to us as it is to you.

You want to show to end on a high note or not?

[The Singularity]

Byrne, Baby, Byrne...!

[green]

It seems people's dreams have been broken. Caviezel, Welling...

Alas...





you'd think the unknown would be the best middle ground for people. It is for me. No baggage to carry.

[terry78]

I'm in the camp of Courtney Cox/Parker Posey as Lois. She's never looked supermodel-ish, she's just got that dark haired, smarmy, condescending to Kent thing going on, and she got moxie to boot.

[MJZ]

MJZ look at JC's chin/jaw line and look at routh's jaw line.

he (BR) looks the part

Looks more like a Cuban poolboy.

[BK]

He looks white to me. And as it looks right now, you're the only one that says he looks cuban.


:confused:

[Pdiddy]

Looks more like a Cuban poolboy.

and jc looks like an old, pussy cuban poolboy, what's your point?

[The Singularity]

you'd think the unknown would be the best middle ground for people. It is for me. No baggage to carry.

I'm just glad I didn't invest too much in the casting debate that I couldn't enjoy the outcome... whatever that may be...

[spider-neil]

those pictures of byrne are quite cool but I kinda have a picture in my head of lois her look and attitude and the smallville lois fits the bill down to a tee.

[SWAT]

He looks white to me. And as it looks right now, you're the only one that says he looks cuban.


:confused:
i'm with MJZ

[Zing79]

You want to show to end on a high note or not?
LOL
Your high note doesn't put him in the suit -- mine does :D

[akut401]

it does seem a little weird that the smallville superman and the superman V superman are going to look the same age. but give Routh a more mature haircut, and get him jacked, and ill probably change my mind....

[green]

Looks more like a Cuban poolboy.



If you made an actual arguement it might say something but condescending remarks just make you look bitter.

[Steelsheen]

http://www.brandonrouth.tv/Thumbnails/IMG_Portfolio_2.jpg

http://www.catholic.net/catholic_db/imagenes_db/us_catholic_news/caviezel.jpg
they got similar profiles....

CAVIEZEL FOR JOR-EL DAMMIT!

[Adenjo]

Now this...
http://www.brandonrouth.tv/Thumbnails/Me12.jpg
Is the type of shot that will calm the nerves of the doubters....

[MJZ]

If you made an actual arguement it might say something but condescending remarks just make you look bitter.

Oh make no mistake I'm one bitter bastard.

[The Sage]

Now this...
http://www.brandonrouth.tv/Thumbnails/Me12.jpg
Is the type of shot that will calm the nerves of the doubters....

I agree.

[The Sage]

Oh make no mistake I'm one bitter bastard.

That's not what JC would want.

[ShadowBoxing]

http://www.brandonrouth.tv/Thumbnails/Me12.jpg
I think Routh needs to cool it on the tan for Supes/Clark Kent. Clark is a little more white-bread than Routh is....at least in this photo

[spider-neil]

Now this...
http://www.brandonrouth.tv/Thumbnails/Me12.jpg
Is the type of shot that will calm the nerves of the doubters....
he needs to slick back his hair, get blue contacts (maybe) pluck his eyebrows and go down the gym but he certainly has 'the look'.
I confused that some people don't see it. :confused:

[green]

Oh make no mistake I'm one bitter bastard.



ok, fair enough, but I do know a good therapist if you need to work some of those issues out... :D

[Kirk Langstrom]

I can see Routh as Supeshttp://www.geocities.com/televisioncity/9779/pubgal/br1.jpg

[IT is Batgirl]

http://www.brandonrouth.tv/Thumbnails/Me12.jpg
I think Routh needs to cool it on the tan for Supes/Clark Kent. Clark is a little more white-bread than Routh is....at least in this photo

I think that's just bad lighting. He doesn't look dark in OLTL:

http://soaphunks.net/routhb01.jpg

[spider-neil]

I can see Routh as Supeshttp://www.geocities.com/televisioncity/9779/pubgal/br1.jpgyou me and most of the board apart from a few bitter posters.
heck I even wanted welling for the role but I think routh has the look.

[Steelsheen]

so.....

how do you pronounce his last name? :D

should it sound like "Ruth" or "Trout"?

[IT is Batgirl]

I pronounce it "Ruth."

[spider-neil]

what's the betting the tag line when he appears in magazines will be 'babe routh'

any takers? ;)

[johnsonuk]

woah.if it is true i am fine with this,so far.He is an unknown.

[Tachion13]

While i dont want to go off topic about it, cause it's big news we finally have our Superman.

But hearing some people say Rose Byrne isn't gorgeous or beautiful is really *****ting me, She isn't knockout material or Over-top Hollywood beautiful but still beautiful.

I mean some people think Jennifer Aniston is beautiful i dont see it and some people think Angelina Jolie is ugly which stumps me, But the thing is it's a matter of personal choice, But honestly Rose Byrne is gorgeous and she can act much better than some choices i heard, If you dont belive me watch Two Hands or My Mother Frank she is so cute in those movies and really shines.

And dont worry i preach Rose Byrne for Lois Lane for a long time, until she gets casted, cause i remember Warner Bros were actually keen to sign her back when McG had his time and we all know who he wanted for Lois Beyonce.

Clark Kent/Superman

http://www.brandonrouth.tv/Thumbnails/Me12.jpg

Lois Lane

http://www.royalhandmaidensociety.org/galleries/actresses/images/rb_pics28.jpg

TELL ME THEY DONT LOOK PERFECT TOGETHER

Some more you say.


http://www.royalhandmaidensociety.org/galleries/actresses/images/rb_pics27.jpg

http://www.royalhandmaidensociety.org/galleries/actresses/images/rb_pics26.jpg

http://www.royalhandmaidensociety.org/galleries/actresses/images/rb_pics24.jpg


The very last pic .....she almost lookes like a younger version of Margot Kidder from 1978....

[IT is Batgirl]

Lots of speculation has been going around on the boards about the new Seth…do we need a new Seth? Was the current Seth treated fairly? What is the new Seth like? I watched the new Seth on Another World for a while and I did see him in that funny episode of Sex and the City. I’m sure he’ll do fine…that is unless he runs into the same brick wall as Brandon Routh did…bad writing! Like I have said before, I think some of these young actors are not given a decent chance because the material that is written for them is horrible and couldn’t even be well acted by Sir Laurence Olivier. I wish Brandon much success and a job where, if he’s got a lot of talent, they let it blossom.

Surprise...bad writing. Can't blame the actors for that.

[triplet]

Wed Oct 20 05:00P on ABC Family
Thu Oct 21 11:00A on ABC Family
I've set my TiVO to record it, I'm curious about this guy.

His look is good, but not great (blue contacts aren't always convincing) and he does look kinda skinny in some shots, but OK in others. Maybe he's bulked up a bit in later shots, and the leaner shots are from when he was younger.

Unfortunately, none of the photos anyone has found are recent. They are at least a year or so old. I wish he'd done something more recent so we can get a better look at him....

This might be an interesting side note: TiVO doesn't know this guy. I tried to set up an actor wishlist for him and his name wasn't even in the list of available actors... I had to his name in manually, but then nothing came up for him.

[ROBOCOP CPU001]

He needs to put on some serious muscle that will change the way he looks,

would have prefurred jim cavizel though.

[IT is Batgirl]

I've set my TiVO to record it, I'm curious about this guy.

His look is good, but not great (blue contacts aren't always convincing) and he does look kinda skinny in some shots, but OK in others. Maybe he's bulked up a bit in later shots, and the leaner shots are from when he was younger.

Unfortunately, none of the photos anyone has found are recent. They are at least a year or so old. I wish he'd done something more recent so we can get a better look at him....

This might be an interesting side note: TiVO doesn't know this guy. I tried to set up an actor wishlist for him and his name wasn't even in the list of available actors... I had to his name in manually, but then nothing came up for him.

On his site, Routh says he only has 4 lines in Gilmore Girls. doh.
Cold Case is from 2003.

[topdog1]

This skinny loser might work as Tom Welling's stunt double on Smallville but this is an AWFUL choice as the lead. He's younger, smaller and more average looking then the current TV Clark Kent. With this choice, I can guarantee you that I won't pay to see this Superman movie (and I'm a huge fan of Bryan Singer)

[ArmsHeldOut]

Routh can be a descent Superman, I guess. People were complaining that Welling is too young for the role, but this kid doesn't look much older. Whatever ..
I can see why MJZ thinks Routh looks somewhat Cuban. Thing is, many Cubans descend directly from white European Spaniards with little or no racial admixture (unlike typical Mexicans who have signifigant Indian blood) and Routh does have a certain Mediterrenean likeness about him. Mediterrenean types are more commonly found amongst Southern Italians, Greeks, Portuguese, Euro-Spaniards, Jews, etc.
No big deal.

A pretty, former soap star, former model, white boy from Iowa isn't exactly who I expected to play Superman, but hey .. I'M A BATMAN FAN and we've got BALE DAMN IT!!!!!!! =)
I think Welling would have done great on the big screen. Too bad he wasn't cast.
BTW, Welling has blue-green eyes. Pure green eyes have a different look.

[ShadowBoxing]

http://www.royalhandmaidensociety.org/galleries/actresses/images/rb_pics27.jpg
She is too cutsie for Lois I think....I don't find her knockout gorgeous either. I would prefer a more shapely Lois. Kinda like the one from the cartoon. This girl looks too petite

[triplet]

So minuscule that even Chris Reeve used them... :o
I'm looking right now at the cover photo of this week's people and Reeve had blue eyes...

[Michael Jackson]

Latino Review says Brandon Routh is Superman
Here we go again...

[MJZ]

Routh can be a descent Superman, I guess. People were complaining that Welling is too young for the role, but this kid doesn't look much older. Whatever ..
I can see why MJZ thinks Routh looks somewhat Cuban. Thing is, many Cubans descend directly from white European Spaniards with little or no racial admixture (unlike typical Mexicans who have signifigant Indian blood) and Routh does have a certain Mediterrenean likeness about him. Mediterrenean types are more commonly found amongst Southern Italians, Greeks, Portuguese, Euro-Spaniards, Jews, etc.
No big deal.

A pretty, former soap star, former model, white boy from Iowa isn't exactly who I expected to play Superman, but hey .. I'M A BATMAN FAN and we've got BALE DAMN IT!!!!!!! =)
I think Welling would have done great on the big screen. Too bad he wasn't cast.
BTW, Welling has blue-green eyes. Pure green eyes have a different look.

Yes, that's the word, Mediterranean. In other words, ethnic.

[IT is Batgirl]

Here we go again...

The Hype confirmed it.

[spider-neil]

factors

JC - there would have been a tag line 'jesus' cast as superman. I guarantee it.
TW - would have the whole smallville going on
I think singer has gone in the right direction.

[triplet]

Holy *****! is Superman actually cast ...? :eek: :eek: :eek: Hell must have frozen over.
LOL!

[IT is Batgirl]

http://abclocal.go.com/images/wpvi/sethanderson.jpg

[Lone]

"The Official Brandon Routh IS Superman thread."

Finally! Now let's get this movie started.

[FCEEVIPER]

Did you guys get this already? i didnt have time to look in all the thread.

UPDATE!! - We checked with out own independent sources at WB and they confirmed that Brandon Routh is indeed cast as Superman. Our sources added that they don't know when Lois Lane will be cast. They also threw in tidbits that Superman writers Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris were recently spotted on the WB lot going through stacks and stacks of Superman comic books, so it appears that they are going back to the source material for inspiration. Our sources also confirmed that General Zod will be involved in some capacity. More to come!

[triplet]

would it be a big deal if superman had brown eyes?

peter parker's eyes are hazel but TM eyes's are blue, didn't bother me as much as I thought it would. also isn't wellings eyes brown?
Welling's eyes are hazel, but with a hint of blue so sometimes they look green, sometimes they look blue and sometimes brown... Very interesting color, actually.

Here they look green:

http://www.supermanhomepage.com/images/smallville/devoted2.jpg

Here they look kinda blue:

http://www.supermanhomepage.com/images/smallville/season3-clark2.jpg

[DIRECTOR]

It's kind of sad that Brandon Routh is Superman now, and not too long ago than a week that Christopher Reeve dies :(

He might have gave Routh some tips and pointers :(

[johnsonuk]

this is a routh thread and still welling gets in.

[topdog1]

This skinny loser might work as Tom Welling's stunt double on Smallville but this is an AWFUL choice as the lead. He's younger, smaller and more average looking then the current TV Clark Kent. With this choice, I can guarantee you that I won't pay to see this Superman movie (and I'm a huge fan of Bryan Singer)

http://www.geocities.com/televisioncity/9779/pubgal/br1.jpg

Just look at this picture and tell me you couldn't find this dime-a-dozen loser outside of any high school in America????

[IT is Batgirl]

It's kind of sad that Brandon Routh is Superman now, and not too long ago than a week that Christopher Reeve dies :(

He might have gave Routh some tips and pointers :(

I know. It's sad. *sigh*

[FCEEVIPER]

Guys.. this whole Tom wellings' thing is over....finally!!!!!

[IT is Batgirl]

http://www.geocities.com/televisioncity/9779/pubgal/br1.jpg

Just look at this picture and tell me you couldn't find this dime-a-dozen loser outside of any high school in America????

Congrats on not liking Routh because you don't like what he looked like at 20 years old...

[Steelsheen]

man! General Zod! that's even got me more excited than the news that Superman is cast :D

[Alonsovich]

I'm looking right now at the cover photo of this week's people and Reeve had blue eyes...

Never said he didn't have them. Look at a pic of him from a Superman movie and then look at another pic of him out of a Superman movie. The color is different. And I recall he said that he wore lenses and a wig... :o

[IT is Batgirl]

*Cough*

http://www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/Set/5594/mjd_tt_br_jm_rbh_sod_9_18_01.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/Set/5594/br_jm_rainbowhope_sow_9_18_01.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/Set/5594/br_ma_rainbowhope_sow_9_18_01.jpg

[ShadowBoxing]

UPDATE!! - We checked with out own independent sources at WB and they confirmed that Brandon Routh is indeed cast as Superman. Our sources added that they don't know when Lois Lane will be cast. They also threw in tidbits that Superman writers Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris were recently spotted on the WB lot going through stacks and stacks of Superman comic books, so it appears that they are going back to the source material for inspiration. Our sources also confirmed that General Zod will be involved in some capacity. More to come!
No not General Zod....Brainiac damnet Brainiac and Luthor

http://wf.toonzone.net/WF/superman/bios/villains/brainiac/03.jpg

[Steelsheen]

Never said he didn't have them. Look at a pic of him from a Superman movie and then look at another pic of him out of a Superman movie. The color is different. And I recall he said that he wore lenses and a wig... :o
could've meant clear lenses. that's what i always wondered about the claim that Reeve had brown eyes. huh? in all photos and movies i've see him in, he always had light colored eyes.

[BladeRunner]

I trust Singer, but not 100%. I guess I'm wimping out and reserving the right to say "I told you so" if the guy bombs. Again, with Singer's ability, that chance is pretty low.

Hey, what am I saying? None of this matters since Caviezel is going to get the role anyway...


compared to this routh guy i want J.C to get the role...
he might not look the part but then again neither does this routh guy!
atleast we all know THAT J.C is a good if not great actor.
if there goin to cast someone who doesnt look the part go for J.C!
ive lost all faith in this movie, and singer if this guy is indeed cast...

[johnsonuk]

if this is true when they annonce it i hope they have taken some new pics of him for publicity.

[hame4479]

SHH confirmed it! Brandon is indeed our new Superman!!
http://www.brandonrouth.tv/Thumbnails/Me6.jpg

This guy looks awesome, or at least in this pic, now he just needs to buff up.

[Alonsovich]

Here's an honest question. If Brandon is cast, what do you do with Smallville?

Flush it by the toilet... :o

[BladeRunner]

http://www.geocities.com/televisioncity/9779/pubgal/br1.jpg

Just look at this picture and tell me you couldn't find this dime-a-dozen loser outside of any high school in America????

Nic Cage looks more like Superman then this idiot!
not only is he a terrible actor he also doesnt look the part!
man this movie is goin to go str8 to video!

[FCEEVIPER]

ShadowBoxing Wrote: No not General Zod....Brainiac damnet Brainiac and Luthor
http://www.shoryuken.com/forums/images/smilies/confused2.gif

[Alonsovich]

Nic Cage looks more like Superman then this idiot!
not only is he a terrible actor he also doesnt look the part!
man this movie is goin to go str8 to video!

HOORAY!!! WELLING IS NOT SUPERMAN!!!!


:o

[pavlovs dogfood]

This is so surreal. I actually never expected this thing to happen. I dunno.

Soon as I saw Brandon Routh IS Superman my stomach fell, in a good way.

This is insane!

[Hypestyle]

he certainly looks the part.. let's hope fanboys will not scare him away from doing sequels by bombarding him with arcane questions about superman lore..

[IT is Batgirl]

if this is true when they annonce it i hope they have taken some new pics of him for publicity.

Same.

[triplet]

Never said he didn't have them. Look at a pic of him from a Superman movie and then look at another pic of him out of a Superman movie. The color is different. And I recall he said that he wore lenses and a wig... :o
Yeah, maybe that was it... His eye color looked lighter in the film, but it's a lot harder to make brown eyes (especially ones as dark as Routh's) look blue even with very good contacts.

[Michael Jackson]

http://www.geocities.com/televisioncity/9779/pubgal/br1.jpg


He's very handsome, but needs to do some serious bulking. Obviously.

[DIRECTOR]

when does shooting start, he has now until than the get beefy, and get a makeover. plus, i think Singer chose him because of his acting ability, which is a big plus for me

[IT is Batgirl]

March.

[MJZ]

plus, i think Singer chose him because of his acting ability, which is a big plus for me


Possibly the funniest thing I've read all day.

[ultimatefan]

Well, there you go. Singer has his unknown. His casting choices on every movie so far have been pretty spot on, so I´ll at the very least give it the benefit of doubt for now...

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[BladeRunner]

http://www.royalhandmaidensociety.org/galleries/actresses/images/rb_pics27.jpg
She is too cutsie for Lois I think....I don't find her knockout gorgeous either. I would prefer a more shapely Lois. Kinda like the one from the cartoon. This girl looks too petite
she looks like she has a serious eating disorder!
ill take Erica Durance for 1000 alex!

Erica is the true lois lane right now this chick is a human pretzel!
Shes actually extramly ugly in a just flat out not attractive way...
more bad casting if this is true!
man this movie's goin to suck!!!

[spider-neil]

I'd rather see doomsday than zod to be honest.I though kevin smith's treatment was good.

[The Sage]

Possibly the funniest thing I've read all day.

You know you're lying. :D

[BK]

Possibly the funniest thing I've read all day.

Well why else would Singer choose him?

[pimpernel]

Wow so its definite then. Hmmm.

BTW why the hell are we getting Zod? I didn't wait 11 years just to get the same villains they used before. might as well just re-release S:TM at the cinema at this rate.

[raybia]

Here is my Brandon Routh manip I made a while back:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/wildezc/Superman%20Manips/BRANDONROUTH.jpg

At least in this picture he looks like a cross between Christopher Reeve and Marlon Brando.

If this is Singer's choice then I am both happy and releaved that the search is finally over. I think once he bulks up and after the make up department is done with him he'll be a great looking Clark Kent and Superman. Now the question is...can he act?

[spider-neil]

Wow so its definite then. Hmmm.

BTW why the hell are we getting Zod? I didn't wait 11 years just to get the same villains they used before. might as well just re-release S:TM at the cinema at this rate.
I agree. zod was good back in the day but I love to see 'the death of superman' played out on the big screen.
anyone see the justice league cartoon with the justice lords and doomsday who wouldn't PAY to see the superman doomsday smackdown.

[King Krypton]

Singer has not yet done anything to strike a whole lot of confidence in me, and if he can't properly cast Superman, then I hope that he pulls a Brett Ratner and leaves. Yes, that's how little confidence I have in him at this point. I think he can make a good Superman film, which is a heckuvalot more that I could say about the other directors, but I don't see why we should settle for a good film when we can have a great one.

You can stop trying to pimp Smallville: The Movie (which would be "great" only to you) now. It's not going to happen, and only a tiny minority of people would even want it to start with. We've got a brand-new Superman and that's that. Deal with it.

And to Mr. Routh...congratulations. You've got one hell of a legacy to live up to, and so long as you respect that legacy and hold it dear to your heart, you WILL live up to it. Best wishes, and here's hoping you knock it out of the park.

And to Mark Millar...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/kingkrypton/YouGotServedBatman-Style.jpg

[mercureyx]

This isn't my manip, but I increased the contrast and redid the eyes to give a better impression of what Routh may look like.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/mercureyx/THENEWSUPERMAN.jpg

I think he has a good look. I am going to a Q&A session with Bryan Singer in an hour (he is at USC), and I am going to try and get official confirmation that Routh has been cast.

-Merc

[FCEEVIPER]

ultimatefan Wrote: And now, my celebration... NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING! NO wELLING!
I feel the same way! LOL

[raybia]

http://www.brandonrouth.tv/Pictures/01_Clark%20Kent_Halloween_03.jpg

I still think this image is pretty good. He has a mature-looking face. Eerie resemblance to Reeve (RIP).

Hey its Clark and Pete Ross!

[IT is Batgirl]

This isn't my manip, but I increased the contrast and redid the eyes to give a better impression of what Routh may look like.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/mercureyx/THENEWSUPERMAN.jpg

I think he has a good look. I am going to a Q&A session with Bryan Singer in an hour (he is at USC), and I am going to try and get official confirmation that Routh has been cast.

-Merc

cool. Let us know what he says. =]

[johnsonuk]

well as soon as he has answerd your questions leave and come on here;)...please:D

[BK]

...I am going to a Q&A session with Bryan Singer in an hour (he is at USC), and I am going to try and get official confirmation that Routh has been cast.


Whoa, that's some good news. Just make sure to mention that all the major sites have announced it so he can't dodge the question. ;)

[mercureyx]

I'll try :). I hope to god he calls on me.

-Merc

[BK]

Umm...yea, about that. If no one calls on you just scream it out. We've got to know. :o

[C. Lee]

It's funny....I've been reading back through a bunch of the posts here. People complaining with things like; he's too skinny, he's too young, he needs bulking up, he can't act, his hair isn't right, his eyes aren't right........exactly the same thing said about Christopher Reeve back in the day.

[IT is Batgirl]

It's funny....I've been reading back through a bunch of the posts here. People complaining with things like; he's too skinny, he's too young, he needs bulking up, he can't act, his hair isn't right, his eyes aren't right........exactly the same thing said about Christopher Reeve back in the day.

Some things never change.