Man of Steel: The Official Brandon Routh Thread

[GreenKToo]

I wonder who the guy is he's hearing rumblings about.

[\S/]

We already went over this. He played Superman. He isn't a candidate. He's out.

This thread will be moved in due time. I've been cleaning up this place over the past couple weeks.

Why it bothers you so much I don't know and I don't understand.

Excuse me, but exactly how do you know this for certain? What's your "proof" or "evidence?" Do you work for the WB/DCE?

Because otherwise, it seems as if you're putting forth your own opinion as truth, which never looks smart.

\S/

[MAN O STEEL]

Excuse me, but exactly how do you know this for certain? What's your "proof" or "evidence?" Do you work for the WB/DCE?

Because otherwise, it seems as if you're putting forth your own opinion as truth, which never looks smart.

\S/


Your about to get owned by the leader of all Mods. You should have been nicer about your objection. :hehe:




Steve

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I really hate when people don't know what the f**k they are talking about.

[C. Lee]

Your about to get owned by the leader of all Mods. You should have been nicer about your objection. :hehe:


I was going to say something to him...then figured out you were talking about Showtime.....:csad:

[MAN O STEEL]

I was going to say something to him...then figured out you were talking about Showtime.....:csad:


LOL sorry man. But as much as I respect you, It's Showtime I fear, so I better suck up where I can. :hehe:




Steve

[\S/uperman]

Excuse me, but exactly how do you know this for certain? What's your "proof" or "evidence?" Do you work for the WB/DCE?

Because otherwise, it seems as if you're putting forth your own opinion as truth, which never looks smart.

\S/

You will get slammed by some, but that is a valid point imo. However Showtime in logic alone (forget the inside info for a sec) is still probably correct.

The chances of bringing back Routh from a failed startup (which is what I consider SR) and inserting him into a new storyline for a new franchise 4 years after is stretching it.

[\S/]

Guys, some of you are acting like Showtime is a cop or a general or something. Most of all, you all sound really pathetic in your "oohs" and "ahs" about me asking this question, and it's clear you're just kissing up.

He's the site owner/admin I imagine? All I did was ask a question, and a fair one at that. I want to know what, if any, credible evidence/proof he has that leads him to say with such certainty that Routh isn't going to be playing Superman again.

It seems to me that the whole purpose of a discussion board is to discuss ideas and possibilities. To limit those discussions (see the thread pinned at the top of the forum) is, granted, within the site owner's purview, but nonetheless seems extraordinarily small-minded, petty, and not a little puerile.

\S/

[C. Lee]

Gee....been here a whole month and knows everything about the place and it's posters....neato.

[\S/uperman]

He writes well though. I don't think I've seen the word "puerile" used on here before. :p

[\S/uperman]

\S/ you are starting to sound like TIH. Referring to FNJ/Showtime he said

Not saying you're wrong, but I would seriously question those first two "sources." According to them, we should've seen two sequels to SR by now.

[Mostpowerful]

So.... here are two cool Remix trailers from the 'Scott Pilgrim' movie:

http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=28343

http://www.edgarwrighthere.com/2010/07/ugo-exclusive-scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world-osymyso-remix-%e2%80%9chey%e2%80%9d/


There will be a new remix trailer each day till Comic Con next week.

[\S/]

I recently registered here, but I've been a lurker for years.

In that time, I've seen the most childish rants imaginable (as have you all) and probably would have made some myself (well, I did do some ranting, but it was to myself) but one thing I don't like to do and therefore don't like to read is when someone puts forth their opinion as gospel.

Does it look like there's a snowball's chance in hell that Routh is going to return? Absolutely. I don't think he's going to get the role again. But honestly, none of us really know what's going to happen.

I have a feeling we'll find out at SDCC this weekend (I know it seems early, but I have a feeling) but I'm not going to say "You will believe that a new guy can fly this weekend when we find out who the new Superman is!"

Now, if Showtime knows, that's great for him. Why not simply say "Look, I have some info, can't say more than that, but carry on your Routh discussions."

Telling us "Routh definitely won't be Superman so stop even considering it" is bad business for a person who wants visits to their message board.

\S/

[\S/uperman]

I really doubt they will announce anything at SDCC, inside info or not. Maybe an interview here or there could mention Supes but that is it.

As for why Showtime is being blunt about it? He is likely trying to keep flame wars to a minimum around here. During casting times SH MB's get wild.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Guys, some of you are acting like Showtime is a cop or a general or something. Most of all, you all sound really pathetic in your "oohs" and "ahs" about me asking this question, and it's clear you're just kissing up.

He's the site owner/admin I imagine? All I did was ask a question, and a fair one at that. I want to know what, if any, credible evidence/proof he has that leads him to say with such certainty that Routh isn't going to be playing Superman again.

It seems to me that the whole purpose of a discussion board is to discuss ideas and possibilities. To limit those discussions (see the thread pinned at the top of the forum) is, granted, within the site owner's purview, but nonetheless seems extraordinarily small-minded, petty, and not a little puerile.

\S/Nobody ever said that Show was a Cop or General, he's Batman silly!:yay: And Batman always knows what he is talking about.

[GreenKToo]

I recently registered here, but I've been a lurker for years.

In that time, I've seen the most childish rants imaginable (as have you all) and probably would have made some myself (well, I did do some ranting, but it was to myself) but one thing I don't like to do and therefore don't like to read is when someone puts forth their opinion as gospel.

Does it look like there's a snowball's chance in hell that Routh is going to return? Absolutely. I don't think he's going to get the role again. But honestly, none of us really know what's going to happen.

I have a feeling we'll find out at SDCC this weekend (I know it seems early, but I have a feeling) but I'm not going to say "You will believe that a new guy can fly this weekend when we find out who the new Superman is!"

Now, if Showtime knows, that's great for him. Why not simply say "Look, I have some info, can't say more than that, but carry on your Routh discussions."

Telling us "Routh definitely won't be Superman so stop even considering it" is bad business for a person who wants visits to their message board.

\S/
He, along with another poster here, have their own movie site where they do get exclusives. He, and the other poster, also write for a big internet film site.
They were also the first to say nolan would be godfathering the new superman film..Everybody and their brother called them crazy for it too...well, it looks like they were right.
It's up to you if you want to believe them or not, but there you go.:yay:

[\S/]

I didn't know he had such a site...thanks for posting that info. Would've been helpful had either Showtime or someone else posted it earlier instead of mocking me. And I see that the site is in fact run by Showtime and another person who posted here with a smartass comment instead of being straightforward.

\S/

[Showtime]

I didn't know he had such a site...thanks for posting that info. Would've been helpful had either Showtime or someone else posted it earlier instead of mocking me. And I see that the site is in fact run by Showtime and another person who posted here with a smartass comment instead of being straightforward.

\S/

Where did I "mock" you? I didn't even find your "unusual" comments until just now. For a poster who just signed up, you're really seem to think you know me and know the section. It's almost as if you've been here before?

[\S/]

^^^I didn't mean that you mocked me. I'm referring to the various members who made comments after I simply asked you a question.

And it was "I See Spidey" who is your partner on the movie site mentioned by another poster. He could've just said "hey, we have a movie info site, we hear things" and this would be over with. I visited the site, by the way, and it's now on my bookmark bar. I'll be visiting daily.

Finally, I've been lurking for a long time and recently decided to join up.

\S/

[Showtime]

^^^I didn't mean that you mocked me. I'm referring to the various members who made comments after I simply asked you a question.

And it was "I See Spidey" who is your partner on the movie site mentioned by another poster. He could've just said "hey, we have a movie info site, we hear things" and this would be over with. I visited the site, by the way, and it's now on my bookmark bar. I'll be visiting daily.

Finally, I've been lurking for a long time and recently decided to join up.


You didn't just simply ask me a question. You challenged me and gave some useless advice. Then you insulted some of the posters in this section. See the highlights below...

Excuse me, but exactly how do you know this for certain? What's your "proof" or "evidence?" Do you work for the WB/DCE?

Because otherwise, it seems as if you're putting forth your own opinion as truth, which never looks smart.

Guys, some of you are acting like Showtime is a cop or a general or something. Most of all, you all sound really pathetic in your "oohs" and "ahs" about me asking this question, and it's clear you're just kissing up.

He's the site owner/admin I imagine? All I did was ask a question, and a fair one at that. I want to know what, if any, credible evidence/proof he has that leads him to say with such certainty that Routh isn't going to be playing Superman again.

It seems to me that the whole purpose of a discussion board is to discuss ideas and possibilities. To limit those discussions (see the thread pinned at the top of the forum) is, granted, within the site owner's purview, but nonetheless seems extraordinarily small-minded, petty, and not a little puerile.

I recently registered here, but I've been a lurker for years.

In that time, I've seen the most childish rants imaginable (as have you all) and probably would have made some myself (well, I did do some ranting, but it was to myself) but one thing I don't like to do and therefore don't like to read is when someone puts forth their opinion as gospel.

Does it look like there's a snowball's chance in hell that Routh is going to return? Absolutely. I don't think he's going to get the role again. But honestly, none of us really know what's going to happen.

I have a feeling we'll find out at SDCC this weekend (I know it seems early, but I have a feeling) but I'm not going to say "You will believe that a new guy can fly this weekend when we find out who the new Superman is!"

Now, if Showtime knows, that's great for him. Why not simply say "Look, I have some info, can't say more than that, but carry on your Routh discussions."

Telling us "Routh definitely won't be Superman so stop even considering it" is bad business for a person who wants visits to their message board.


If you have been lurking for such a long time it seems you might have known about where I might know some of this info from. If you're new then I find it odd that you've posted 14 times and about half of them involve dropping my screen name. If you are somebody coming back under another name, it is only a matter of time before your lines get crossed and I find that out.

[\S/uperman]

*cough* IP check *cough*

[\S/]

Truth is, this thread is the first instance I can recall that I've seen posts by you.

I frequent the Batman and Superman fora predominantly, but don't read every page and don't stay long. So I'm not someone who's trying to troll you nor am I a dual.

I honestly never clicked on your "About Me" page until yesterday, and even then there's no indication that you are somehow "in the know" about behind-the-scenes film stuff, despite a link to a site which is about that kind of content. You don't mention you run that site anywhere in your profile or in your posts (or, at least, the posts I've seen) so how would I know you know what you say you know?

I find it remarkable that I can't ask a simple questions without A) other members acting like I'd pissed in the admin's Cheerios and B) said admin making allegations and threatening me.

You know what? I'll give you a wide berth henceforth. I can see where I came off as a little aggressive, but the reaction from other posters and yourself is far more so.

I'll be sure to "know my place" from now on.

\S/

[Showtime]

Truth is, this thread is the first instance I can recall that I've seen posts by you.

Surprising. I have 30,000 and change, most in this area. Not that a large number of posts like that is something to be proud of. Almost the opposite.

I frequent the Batman and Superman fora predominantly, but don't read every page and don't stay long. So I'm not someone who's trying to troll you nor am I a dual.

Ok.

I honestly never clicked on your "About Me" page until yesterday, and even then there's no indication that you are somehow "in the know" about behind-the-scenes film stuff, despite a link to a site which is about that kind of content. You don't mention you run that site anywhere in your profile or in your posts (or, at least, the posts I've seen) so how would I know you know what you say you know?

Why would I mention that.


I find it remarkable that I can't ask a simple questions without A) other members acting like I'd pissed in the admin's Cheerios and B) said admin making allegations and threatening me.

Threatening you? Um. Huh?

You know what? I'll give you a wide berth henceforth. I can see where I came off as a little aggressive, but the reaction from other posters and yourself is far more so.

I'll be sure to "know my place" from now on.

Whatever blows your hair back.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Routh's trash talking scene:

http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/104533-sdcc-third-clip-from-scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world

[\S/uperman]

Routh's trash talking scene:

http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/104533-sdcc-third-clip-from-scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world



HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH thanks for the post. I love the extra hand waving "she dusts"


NICE :up:

[\S/uperman]

Truth is, this thread is the first instance I can recall that I've seen posts by you.

I frequent the Batman and Superman fora predominantly, but don't read every page and don't stay long. So I'm not someone who's trying to troll you nor am I a dual.

I honestly never clicked on your "About Me" page until yesterday, and even then there's no indication that you are somehow "in the know" about behind-the-scenes film stuff, despite a link to a site which is about that kind of content. You don't mention you run that site anywhere in your profile or in your posts (or, at least, the posts I've seen) so how would I know you know what you say you know?

I find it remarkable that I can't ask a simple questions without A) other members acting like I'd pissed in the admin's Cheerios and B) said admin making allegations and threatening me.

You know what? I'll give you a wide berth henceforth. I can see where I came off as a little aggressive, but the reaction from other posters and yourself is far more so.

I'll be sure to "know my place" from now on.

\S/

I actually thought you were a dual identity or something at first too. Right after I started posting I saw this guy with just an \S/ and thought you were doing it to make fun of me. HEH

Sometimes we just read people wrong. Showtime really isn't that bad. I view him as just another poster rather than a mod ( I mean that in a good way ).

[Man of Tomorrow]

Brandon appears at the San Diego Comic Con

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs163.snc4/37511_10150209248335262_10150131491105262_13560010 _2873068_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs083.ash2/37511_10150209248340262_10150131491105262_13560011 _3194083_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs034.ash2/35069_10150209258815262_10150131491105262_13560412 _3814324_n.jpg

[ChickenScratch]

Nice. You know, no matter how people feel about SR I have yet to meet someone who does not like Brandon and react to him in a positive way.

[treeringralph]

Until it's announced that _____ IS SUPERMAN, I'm going to hold out hope that WB will come to their senses and cast Routh once more as Superman.

Routh IS Superman.

[TheWatcher]

I know it's EXTREMELY unlikely but I hope that too.

"She dusts." EPIC.

[Doctor Jones]

I liked Routh and I would give him another chance. I just felt he was chained down by doing Reeve in SR and not being able to put his own self into it.

[TheWatcher]

^Agreed.

[GoblinWhirlwind]

Until it's announced that _____ IS SUPERMAN, I'm going to hold out hope that WB will come to their senses and cast Routh once more as Superman.

Routh IS Superman.

I know it's EXTREMELY unlikely but I hope that too.

"She dusts." EPIC.

Joblo rumored that there will be "huge announcements" for Superman at SDCC, and since Routh is already there...

While there are a couple others I'd want for Superman, I wouldn't mind if Routh got it back. I've always like him, and maybe he could really do something great this time.

[Man of Tomorrow]

It's way too soon for them to announce anything casting-wise for Superman so I wouldn't hold my breath.

But I am very curious whether the studio will put Routh in the mix again. I'm sure some press outlets at SDCC will ask him about Superman.

He certainly loves the character and wants it.

[\S/uperman]

Seeing a lot of crappy candidates, while I didn't like SR, I did think Routh showed enough potential to be a good Superman. The director would have to let him be more of his own and get away from Singer's Donner filmed version.

[Mostpowerful]

Still the Best candidate for the Superman role, no doubt.

Open your eyes, WB/Nolan.

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa166/vgerland/Brandon/Scott%20Pilgrim/BatCC3.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa166/vgerland/Brandon/Scott%20Pilgrim/BatCC2.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa166/vgerland/Brandon/Scott%20Pilgrim/BatCC.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa166/vgerland/Brandon/BRattableCC.jpg

[Bruce_Begins]

Recent announcements by Nolan and "other" sources have indicated that the new Superman movia will not be a Reboot, nor it will be a Sequel to SR but a stand alone Superman movie, this makes me think that they are not completely ignoring Donner elements, just the Donner / Singer continuity.

Some argue that Routh will not fit into a rebooted version, which is clearly not going to happen now.

So, Routh can fit into a stand alone Superman movie that is not a reboot, Bring Back Routh.

[Comicfan]

Joblo rumored that there will be "huge announcements" for Superman at SDCC, and since Routh is already there...

While there are a couple others I'd want for Superman, I wouldn't mind if Routh got it back. I've always like him, and maybe he could really do something great this time.

Well, he is a TV star and no one would expect WB to re-cast him as Superman, he fits the criteria of the rumor

[Man of Tomorrow]

He's at the perfect age to kick off a new Superman franchaise, even future Justice League films.

He was too young in Superman Returns, but now he's the right age exactly.

It would even match with the comics with Bruce Wayne (Bale) and Hal Jordan (Reynolds) being slighter older than Clark Kent.

If not him, I'm hoping it's someone who looks late 20s/early 30s.

[Comicfan]

Still the Best candidate for the Superman role, no doubt.

Open your eyes, WB/Nolan.

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa166/vgerland/Brandon/Scott%20Pilgrim/BatCC3.jpg

I agree, let hope he still favs fans over at WB/DC

[Man of Tomorrow]

Well, he is a TV star and no one would expect WB to re-cast him as Superman, he fits the criteria of the rumor

I doubt that rumor was about him, but whoever WB is looking at now on their wishlist likely won't be relevant in a few months.

It reminds me of Gosling and Green Lantern. It's so early in the game.

[\S/uperman]

Still the Best candidate for the Superman role, no doubt.

Open your eyes, WB/Nolan.

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa166/vgerland/Brandon/Scott%20Pilgrim/BatCC3.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa166/vgerland/Brandon/Scott%20Pilgrim/BatCC2.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa166/vgerland/Brandon/Scott%20Pilgrim/BatCC.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa166/vgerland/Brandon/BRattableCC.jpg

He looks way better now for Superman, whooooooooooooa. I had totally left him off of my radar to continue as Superman. He deserves the chance to fight for the part if he really wants it. I wonder if Nolan would let him screentest :confused:

[Christmas]

what's a budget usually for a casting process anyways? surely going to Routh cuts this out...

Ah man, he's such a pleasant dude and handled all of this pressure so well. Cheers to Routh for not taking his big break and making a mess of it and also for taking the lack of a sequel to SR in stride...

[ChickenScratch]

He got pretty big huh? By the look of him he could get even bigger and more cut too. I would love to have him back.

[Supermanila]

I'd give him another chance too. I didn't like his acting on SR, but it's been 4 years now his acting could've improved already. Look wise, I haven't seen any suggestion on these boards that tops Routh for Superman.

They can always do it like the James Bond films. Same actor, different movies. James Bond movies isn't really connected to each other. They're not really sequels, but just adventures on its own.

So if they're saying the new movie isn't a reboot, isn't a sequel, but just a Superman movie, then they can consider Routh again. :yay:

[\S/uperman]

I really felt like I moved on from Routh as Superman, because in all honesty SR was a big disappointment. I'm shocked I consider the idea now, because I know they would be recasting the other parts and they want to stay distanced from SR. Nolan would not want people to think it is a sequel to Singer's film. I just can't deny that he has a good look and voice for Superman. I don't think there is much of a chance considering they are making a new franchise, but if he has the best look, voice, and screentest it would be ridiculous to not be under consideration.

[ChickenScratch]

I know we all really love BR, but really, do those involved listen to us? Do they care? should they care?

I'm not one who thinks Nolan and company would cave to the geek pressure, but would they test him for the role?

[\S/uperman]

If he was never in SR and he looks like he does now, I actually think he would have a good chance.

SR was the wrong film for Superman, and ultimately wrong film for Routh to play Superman.

[\S/uperman]

They screwed up his hair (made it brown and the style was lame) and the costume sucked (sorry but it is true fellas)

If Routh had a good haircut and good Superman costume, not to mention a good new story line he may actually have had a chance to rival Reeve. Now it looks like we will never see that happen.

[ChickenScratch]

His costume sucked? Really?

No need to apologize for stuff we all already know man. But this topic is about Brandon, not the bad direction, writing, costuming, casting or whatever else it might have been.

[\S/uperman]

It is relevant. I am saying that he could have looked the part better if his hair and costume were good.

Here is my little attempt (like my 3rd or 4th manip ever so don't expect amazing artwork lol)



http://i29.tinypic.com/29byibt.jpg

[LL2K2]

http://i29.tinypic.com/29byibt.jpg

I dont like this costume material.
This suit looks back in 80s but in modern day spandex works fine like in Superman Returns

I hear you. On the other hand, I'd like to see a color scheme like this in the next film's suit.

[\S/uperman]

I don't like the material either, but wanted a pic with the classic suit scheme.

[Man of Tomorrow]

That manip looks like Brandon as the 70s Superman, but it is quite nostalgic.

[Man of Tomorrow]

As far as the discussion over Brandon's acting goes.

I'd say Brandon Routh is a serviceable actor. He isn't great but he's decent enough to pull off the role of Superman (which isn't exactly Shakespeare) given the right director.

Example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0fvveaN8as

A similar type of situation exists with Hemsworth and Thor; most of Hemsworth's previous work doesn't show anything more than decent acting.. but in Kenneth Branagh's hands...Hemsworth WILL embody Thor 100%. You will believe it.


It wouldn't be that difficult for Brandon to embody Superman as well, given the right material and characterization.


I do think he could do a great job at making Clark and Superman seem believable as two different people; which is the hardest part of the role.

[romeogbs19]

I was a fan of Routh -- I really do think that if Returns had a much better script (you know, one not mired down with a peeping Tom, rape-happy Superman with strange plot-holes), Routh could have been a fantastic Superman for the new generation. Oh well, may be he'll get a cameo on Smallville or something :-P

Anyways, since y'all are talking about the suit, I have to chime in and say I hated that suit. It just reminds how little Singer thought things through. The fact that the belt sported the "S" and that the entire outfit and shield had little "S" marks all over it -- I mean, seriously. All that and they couldn't put a blasted yellow S on the cape?

Oh, and the boots also had a little "S" on the back. Now these things probably weren't too visible on-screen, though I remember these odd shots zooming in on Superman's chest a lot. Probably Singer's way of trying to make sense of wasting all that money on producing those "s" covered suits.

I still like the idea in Lois & Clark that Ma makes the suit and attaches the S shield because it was something they found with him. That portrayal and history of the suit seemed so perfect. How on earth Superman got the suit in Returns is beyond me. What, is Wayne Tech making Superman's outfit now?

Man, I hated Returns so much :-P

That said, I would support Routh in the new film. Though I know there's no way the WB would do that since the whole point is to distance themselves from that film.

[MAN O STEEL]

A similar type of situation exists with Hemsworth and Thor; most of Hemsworth's previous work doesn't show anything more than decent acting.. but in Kenneth Branagh's hands...Hemsworth WILL embody Thor 100%. You will believe it.


Wow have you seen the movie in advance?:whatever:. Seriously, your stating this as fact & yet no one has seen the freakin movie yet. Your love of Routh is blinding you. He's a competent enough actor but there's also no proof that Routh would be any better as Superman in another directors hands. It's all fan specualtion.




Steve

[Man of Tomorrow]

Wow have you seen the movie in advance?:whatever:. Seriously, your stating this as fact & yet no one has seen the freakin movie yet. Your love of Routh is blinding you. He's a competent enough actor but there's also no proof that Routh would be any better as Superman in another directors hands. It's all fan specualtion.


You don't believe Hemsworth will rock as Thor? Kenneth is one of my favorite directors. I put him up there with Nolan and he's also a brilliant actor.

Maybe it's jumping the gun, but I think a director like him will make Hemsworth into a convincing Thor.

I think Routh has potential in pulling off a version of Superman outside the Reeve characterization, with the right director and script.

That's all I'm saying.

[\S/uperman]

Ok MOS is right that it is way too early to judge Thor. The movie and Hemsworth might flop for all we know.

BUT I actually don't think it is speculation to assume Routh would be better in another Superman movie. SR was a terrible story with a returning Superman, and the other people around Routh were either miscast or characterized badly in the screenplay. The way Routh's hair and costume were done? Pathetic. Singer messed up his look.

I can say without being a huge Routh fan, if he did a Superman Begins type film with a modern hair/costume style and if they did Lois properly with her characterization/look he would be WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY better as Superman to everyone.

PERIOD.

P.S. if he could play opposite a corporate Lex instead of Spacey's Hackman real estate Lex, that would have made for a lot better scenes.

Instead he rolled around in the mud unable to throw a punch :mad:

[MAN O STEEL]

You don't believe Hemsworth will rock as Thor? Kenneth is one of my favorite directors. I put him up there with Nolan and he's also a brilliant actor.

Maybe it's jumping the gun, but I think a director like him will make Hemsworth into a convincing Thor.

I think Routh has potential in pulling off a version of Superman outside the Reeve characterization, with the right director and script.

That's all I'm saying.


I understand what your saying & your 100% entitled to feel how you feel, it's just how you worded it, made it sound like you know 100% for sure that this is true, when none of us will know till the movie is out. I'm an Aussie, I been watching Hemsworth for many many years before he even played Daddy Kirk & he is IMO a very good actor & a very humble guy, so I'm sure he'll do good, but that doesn't mean he will. For all we know he could be miscast. Untill I see footage I won't know & neither will you. That's all I'm saying.



Steve

[Comicfan]

I understand what your saying & your 100% entitled to feel how you feel, it's just how you worded it, made it sound like you know 100% for sure that this is true, when none of us will know till the movie is out. I'm an Aussie, I been watching Hemsworth for many many years before he even played Daddy Kirk & he is IMO a very good actor & a very humble guy, so I'm sure he'll do good, but that doesn't mean he will. For all we know he could be miscast. Untill I see footage I won't know & neither will you. That's all I'm saying.



Steve

Specially with the way Thor talks... GA might interpret the odd english as bad acting... or it just might come out as just odd

[BH/HHH]

I really want Brandon Routh back as Superman, I really think they will find it difficult to find someone else. BUT I don't think he is coming back and I have accepted that. I'd love it though if he did end up been Superman again.

[Figs]

Specially with the way Thor talks... GA might interpret the odd english as bad acting... or it just might come out as just odd

It was said quite a long time ago that they dropped the speech that is used in the comics.

[MAN O STEEL]

Did this a few mins ago. Routh pic from Chuck was requested by someone somewhere. I think the other guy that did one, did it better but thought I'd post anyway.

http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/425/20070304163004cr8forum.png (http://img834.imageshack.us/i/20070304163004cr8forum.png/)

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Steve

[Young Superman]

I really want Brandon Routh back as Superman, I really think they will find it difficult to find someone else. BUT I don't think he is coming back and I have accepted that. I'd love it though if he did end up been Superman again.

Agreed

[\S/uperman]

They are saying that Tom Welling will be wearing the SR costume on SV! Ha ha ha, guess Welling fans and Routh fans will have to get a long better now :D HA HAH AH A

http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=338590&page=6

Although on a more serious note, is that disrespectful to Routh if they use the suit made for him on a tv show with another actor?

[Man of Tomorrow]

Bryan and Co actually had that suit designed planned before Routh was cast, so it wasn't actually made FOR him per say.

They poorly planned that suit. Routh had to stay lean or he'd bust the seams on those suits, it was discussed in the behind the scenes features.

Thank goodness the new film will have a 100% new suit.


I figured Smallville would use that suit and show it, Welling mentioned we'd see the tights in the CW Upfronts.

Whether Tom will actually wear the tights is another question...

[\S/uperman]

Actually initial design might have been before SR, but remember the size of the \S/ and so forth was modified based on Routh's frame. So it is really Routh's suit.

[shieldshero]

Did this a few mins ago. Routh pic from Chuck was requested by someone somewhere. I think the other guy that did one, did it better but thought I'd post anyway.

http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/425/20070304163004cr8forum.png (http://img834.imageshack.us/i/20070304163004cr8forum.png/)

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Steve


I think yours is better, you fixed the horrible neckline for a start!!! ;) . . .

[shieldshero]

They are saying that Tom Welling will be wearing the SR costume on SV! Ha ha ha, guess Welling fans and Routh fans will have to get a long better now :D HA HAH AH A

http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=338590&page=6

Although on a more serious note, is that disrespectful to Routh if they use the suit made for him on a tv show with another actor?


Well they used the returns suit in the Bomer commercials and doubt they consulted with Routh! I would hope that if Welling gets to wear the tights it's the Reeve suit anyhow, since SV follows the Donnerverse in so many other aspects and having had Chris on the show in the past. . .

[Young Superman]

Did this a few mins ago. Routh pic from Chuck was requested by someone somewhere. I think the other guy that did one, did it better but thought I'd post anyway.

http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/425/20070304163004cr8forum.png (http://img834.imageshack.us/i/20070304163004cr8forum.png/)

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Steve

Superman is reborn.

[Young Superman]

The main problems with Brandon Routh in Superman Returns was that he looked like Superboy not Superman. He looked like a teenage version of Christopher Reeve. Now imo he looks perfect, a mix between Chris Reeve's and John Byrne's versions of Superman.

[hopefuldreamer]

I don't understand why so many people hated Routh.

He looked the part. And I don't mean that in a 'just like Reeve' way, because I don't like Reeve's look in STM. I genuinely felt he looked like Superman, in an attractive movie version way.

I also always felt he had a great gentle strength about his character that is sort of the most important aspect of any actor playing Superman for me. The kind of guy who when you met him would literally make you want to sigh into his arms... precisely what Lois does...

While I am kind of glad that he won't be back, because I think it's time for a massive change in the way they tell the story, and I think the way he played Superman isn't right for what I hope they will do, I don't see why he should get so ragged on.

[shieldshero]

The main problems with Brandon Routh in Superman Returns was that he looked like Superboy not Superman. He looked like a teenage version of Christopher Reeve. Now imo he looks perfect, a mix between Chris Reeve's and John Byrne's versions of Superman.

I get that Routh does look even better now but if you watch the making of returns before he was in that awful suit, behind the brown lens reading that horrible dialogue, the guy looked like superman. . . Hell, people go on about him being skinny then and so much more muscular now but in the gym sequence on the DVD extras the dude is ripped!!!. . .

I was so disappointed with returns and even more so when I watched the extras and realised that they had got the difficult part right, i.e. casting a new superman and then f***** it up!

His screen test was pretty damn good imo. . .
he's by no means an Oscar worthy actor, he's no character actor, hell, I'm not even sure he can act, BUT as superman, I don't think he has to act

It's the role he was born to play. . . hell, get him an acting coach

Flame on. . .

(I'm not saying re-cast him, all thougth I wouldn't mind, in fact if they think they can cast better then I am really excited to see who they come up with!)

[GoblinWhirlwind]

Did this a few mins ago. Routh pic from Chuck was requested by someone somewhere. I think the other guy that did one, did it better but thought I'd post anyway.

http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/425/20070304163004cr8forum.png (http://img834.imageshack.us/i/20070304163004cr8forum.png/)

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Steve

Man, he looks like Superman more than ever... I like the focused look in his eyes. This waiting is the worst of it... I can't wait until we get some solid news. At the same time though, I'm glad they're making no attempt to rush it.

[Man of Tomorrow]

I don't understand why so many people hated Routh.


They didn't. The few that did are just vocal.

Routh had topped most of the SHH casting polls of recent years by leaps and bounds for the #1 spot.


I think the inevitable Superman movie question may have come up in his SDCC interviews

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs229.snc4/38805_10150210182995262_10150131491105262_13590070 _1313973_n.jpg

Waiting for them to become available.

[LL2K2]

They are saying that Tom Welling will be wearing the SR costume on SV! Ha ha ha, guess Welling fans and Routh fans will have to get a long better now :D HA HAH AH A

http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=338590&page=6

Although on a more serious note, is that disrespectful to Routh if they use the suit made for him on a tv show with another actor?

Yes. IMHO, yes. This has never been done with other actors, not on the Reeves series, not on L&C, not even on the '80s Superboy series. Their suits all had the basics (an "S" on the chest, trunks, a cape, and boots), but were all unique in their own way.

For SV to bring this particular suit in, I feel, is truly insulting to those who did enjoy the film and Routh's portrayal.

I remember during the time SR was filming, Bryan Singer met with show creators/EPs Al Gough and Miles Millar to ensure that their respective universes didn't interfere with one another (Singer specifically mentioned that the film wouldn't "tread on Smallville"). Yes, that was 5 years ago, and Al and Miles have since departed, but two of the other EPs at the time, Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson, are still onboard. Wouldn't you think they'd be the ones keeping that from happening?

I really, really hope this is just a prop and that we'll see a suit that is truly unique as this final season progresses. Otherwise, there will be at least one angry fan around here.

[MAN O STEEL]

Yes. IMHO, yes. This has never been done with other actors, not on the Reeves series, not on L&C, not even on the '80s Superboy series. Their suits all had the basics (an "S" on the chest, trunks, a cape, and boots), but were all unique in their own way.

For SV to bring this particular suit in, I feel, is truly insulting to those who did enjoy the film and Routh's portrayal.

I remember during the time SR was filming, Bryan Singer met with show creators/EPs Al Gough and Miles Millar to ensure that their respective universes didn't interfere with one another (Singer specifically mentioned that the film wouldn't "tread on Smallville"). Yes, that was 5 years ago, and Al and Miles have since departed, but two of the other EPs at the time, Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson, are still onboard. Wouldn't you think they'd be the ones keeping that from happening?

I really, really hope this is just a prop and that we'll see a suit that is truly unique as this final season progresses. Otherwise, there will be at least one angry fan around here.
Yeah but you see, the runners of this show don't have the benefit of being able to waste away 200 million dollars like that Special Ed director, Bryan Singer, so we Smallville fans have no choice but to borrow from the most recent suit. Sadly it's that piece of crap you call a suit but with better updates, like a bigger shield, brighter red, non pleather cape. Just another thing Smallville does right that SR just couldn't do. :hehe:




Steve

[B]

You know, it's been said that the suit is the same as the Superman Returns suit.. but slightly altered.

This worries me.. for a few reasons, the main one being; Why is it that this same suit design will have been recycled & tailored for 3 different people. Brandon Routh, Tom Welling & Matthew Bomer who wore it in that Superman/car advert. The reason I ask is surely WB/DC can't have not heard that one of the biggest criticisms of the Superman Returns film was the suit, moreso the colors than the actual design but even so..

Another reason, I don't like the fact that more than one person has been seen in the same suit.. each should try to be as unique as possible to each actor/universe/version of Superman within limits of course. It has already kinda irratated me that Bomer wore the outfit Brandon Routh wore, or a very close twin of that suit, in Superman Returns, irrespective of what you though of Superman Returns, the suit should.. in my opinion anyway, be as unique as possible to each version..

That being said, if they must use a suit that came from the SR production or design line for Smallville, I'd take the one that Routh wore when they were testing how the suit looked in various different backrounds & lighting.. its on the SR documentary, Routh's walking around a room with sky backdrops, night backdrops etc.

[ALP]

Routh was meh, especially compared to Reeve. He couldn't fill those shoes in the slightest. He was simply bland, didn't have any charisma.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Yeah but you see, the runners of this show don't have the benefit of being able to waste away 200 million dollars like that Special Ed director, Bryan Singer, so we Smallville fans have no choice but to borrow from the most recent suit. Sadly it's that piece of crap you call a suit but with better updates, like a bigger shield, brighter red, non pleather cape. Just another thing Smallville does right that SR just couldn't do. :hehe:
Steve


It's exactly the same suit.


http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv243/FilmNerdJamie/prius-japan3.jpg

http://www.supermanhomepage.com/images/supersuit.jpg



Just without the camera color filters from Superman Returns. That's why Craig thought the colors were altered. In the Bomer commercial, it's the same colors as the SV teaser.


Shield is the same size. It hasn't been re-made. That would have cost money.

http://img804.imageshack.us/img804/6587/chocbr.png


Sony Imageworks released the original footage they did for Returns before Bryan's color camera filters. I can't find the HQ, but here's the youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbLVKW4GI2M

That's how it appears in the Bomer commercial and SV as well. The only thing that may have changed is the cape material, but we don't know yet.

[Man of Tomorrow]

I really, really hope this is just a prop and that we'll see a suit that is truly unique as this final season progresses. Otherwise, there will be at least one angry fan around here.


It is just a prop.. Tom isn't wearing it. It would need to be RE-MADE and retailored to fit him anyways, which would defy the cost effective procedure of grabbing one of Routh's suits from the features division, as opposed to making a new one in that design.

The suit barely fit Brandon during his leaner days.


Why are you instigating the Smallville fans?


Just let them have Brandon Routh's suit and enjoy their show for ****s sake.

[Antonello Blueberry]

http://www.accesshollywood.com/movies/comic-con-2010-brandon-routh-takes-on-scott-pilgrim-superman-reboot-next_video_1240934

And on the 31st the trailer for Dylan Dog will be screened at the Giffoni Film Festival here in Italy.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Haha. I knew they'd ask him about Nolan's Superman film at SDCC.


And I knew Routh would give that response.

[batman44]

I'll never understand the argument that Routh looked liked a boy. What kind of teenangers or "boys" do people hang around with or see that are looking 25 and 26 years old.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Routh did look quite young for Superman in SR.

What went against him was it was an established Superman in the story.

[Comicfan]

Routh did look quite young for Superman in SR.

What went against him was it was an established Superman in the story.

A superman that had come out in the open for at least more than 6 years

[Mostpowerful]

http://www.accesshollywood.com/movies/comic-con-2010-brandon-routh-takes-on-scott-pilgrim-superman-reboot-next_video_1240934

And on the 31st the trailer for Dylan Dog will be screened at the Giffoni Film Festival here in Italy.

Is it just the trailer or the whole movie? :huh: I thought it was the whole movie. So do you think we'll be able to see that trailer soon after?


This vid is also from Comic Con, and someone asked him about Superman,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1n2lR4ynzw&feature=player_embedded



funny vid of Brandon and co-star Anna Kendrick from Comic Con :yay:

http://www.usatoday.com/video/index.htm?bctid=248207647001#/Scott+Pilgrim+experience+at+Comic%2DCon/248207647001

[The Batman]

Routh deserves a re audition at least...most of the candidates rumored or suggested havent been satisfying, save for Jon Hamm.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Glad he's putting Superman first and realizing any other role can't compare.

I don't think most other actors would think the same way.

[Mostpowerful]

Director Edgar Wright on Brandon as Superman ( in response to another tweet 1 or 2 days ago)



RT @Vgerland (http://twitter.com/Vgerland) If only WB would get their act together & realize the best Superman possible in Brandon Routh (I concur, as did many in Hall H)


http://twitter.com/edgarwright/status/19527764243


.

[Man of Tomorrow]

For better or worse, I don't think he'll ever be able to shake the Superman thing. Wherever he goes.

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/9927/su4p.jpg


Haha. This was indeed funny. Definitely going to SDCC next year, looks too fun.

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/5182/rh4w.jpg

[The Batman]

I honestly think it'll be disappointing when we first hear who the new superman's gonna be. The choices we've heard are really lacking.

Wright summed it up perfectly, IMO. We have a guy that looks like Superman, has the right build, and turned in a well liked performance, who's avaliable for the role as well.

Its a shame he probably wont get the role again.

[Man of Tomorrow]

He's also a big fan of Superman clearly. He was well liked by the WB brass and was very cooperative with them.

And he seems to understand fans and fanboys... he knows what our expectations are this time around, even when it comes to details like the suit, his build, Clark, the Lois relationship, the FIGHTS.

Over the past several years, he's said many times what he wants to see in the next Supes.

[TheWatcher]

I honestly think it'll be disappointing when we first hear who the new superman's gonna be. The choices we've heard are really lacking.

Wright summed it up perfectly, IMO. We have a guy that looks like Superman, has the right build, and turned in a well liked performance, who's avaliable for the role as well.

Its a shame he probably wont get the role again.
Agreed.

[XxDelta09xX]

http://www.accesshollywood.com/movies/comic-con-2010-brandon-routh-takes-on-scott-pilgrim-superman-reboot-next_video_1240934

And on the 31st the trailer for Dylan Dog will be screened at the Giffoni Film Festival here in Italy.

He has to play Superman again.:woot:

[sf2]

routh is still the best appearance wise.

[batman44]

I haven't been Routh's biggest fan, but I wouldn't mind if he was brought back. Probably won't happen though.

[Compi716]

I honestly think it'll be disappointing when we first hear who the new superman's gonna be. The choices we've heard are really lacking.

Wright summed it up perfectly, IMO. We have a guy that looks like Superman, has the right build, and turned in a well liked performance, who's avaliable for the role as well.

Its a shame he probably wont get the role again.
Couldn't have said it better myself. Routh needs an audition at the very least. The number one thing about Routh, and this is something that needs to be true for any actor that portrays the role, is that the actor must act like Superman both on and OFF the screen. Routh is genuinely a good guy, and he deserves this.

[Mostpowerful]

Brandon Routh Would Be More Than Happy To Return As Superman

...When told about an internet groundswell supporting his return, Routh said that he wants it to “turn into a tsunami...”

Read more here:


http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Brandan-Routh-Would-Be-More-Than-Happy-To-Return-As-Superman-19849.html



Yes, please WB/Nolan, BRING ROUTH BACK, Bring SUPERMAN Back! :supes:


http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa166/vgerland/Brandon/Scott%20Pilgrim/BatCC3.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa166/vgerland/Brandon/Scott%20Pilgrim/BatCC2.jpg



http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa166/vgerland/Brandon/BRattableCC.jpg

[Sub-Zero]

routh's not the greatest actor but he looks the most like superman. here's my take via paint :):
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/8697/supermanqa.jpg

[GreenKToo]

I like routh, I really do, but an internet groundswell to bring him back?? where?
I check all the sites pretty much, and outside of a few folks here and there wanting him back, i've saw no such ''groundswell''.
I'm not meaning that in a smarta$$ way either, i'm being serious, and yes, if they brought him back, i'd be fine with him.

[daywalker2007]

I like routh, I really do, but an internet groundswell to bring him back?? where?
I check all the sites pretty much, and outside of a few folks here and there wanting him back, i've saw no such ''groundswell''.
I'm not meaning that in a smarta$$ way either, i'm being serious, and yes, if they brought him back, i'd be fine with him.

considering what we are hearing now, where the movie is simply Superman as an established hero, as opposed to a full on reboot.

Its still technically viable for WB to still use Routh in a new movie.

[GinsterHead]

I thought Routh was one of the few really good aspects of Superman Returns.
If he was given a better script, a better costume and more things to do, I reckon he'd have been a brilliant Superman for this generation.

A pity WB probably won't bring him back. :csad:

[Man of Tomorrow]

It looks like he's promoting SP heavily now, so I expect the Superman question will come up a lot with the media/interviews.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs166.snc4/37650_10150212276665262_10150131491105262_13661393 _3156557_n.jpg

[TheWatcher]

This is totally off topic but Rouths wife is HOT. Lucky bastard.

[bonoferox]

Rouths wife is HOT.

Yes. Yes she is.

[Man of Tomorrow]

She's appeared on some of my favorite shows, Dexter, Criminal Minds and DC's Human Target.

[X Knight]

y'know......the biggest casuality of SR, imo, was Routh.

As much as I disliked SR, I really had no problem with Routh.

in those pics above, Routh does have a very clean cut, wholesome, good natured yet strong look to him. And, now, he's older and a bit more mature looking.....

pity he had to be wasted with SR......

[daywalker2007]

It looks like he's promoting SP heavily now, so I expect the Superman question will come up a lot with the media/interviews.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs166.snc4/37650_10150212276665262_10150131491105262_13661393 _3156557_n.jpg

his wife would make a great Lois lane, she looks a damn sight better than Bosworth.

hey WB, why not just get them both and cast them and get on with the movie.

Routh is one lucky bugger to have such a stunning wife.

[daywalker2007]

y'know......the biggest casuality of SR, imo, was Routh.

As much as I disliked SR, I really had no problem with Routh.

in those pics above, Routh does have a very clean cut, wholesome, good natured yet strong look to him. And, now, he's older and a bit more mature looking.....

pity he had to be wasted with SR......

and thats exactly why I think WB should just continue with Routh.
he did nothing wrong, it was their fault for SR.

Casting rules for superhero movies have been broken so many times over recent months, particular in Marvel movies.

Continuing with Routh for a Superman movie for 2012 is not really going to be a problem. Its only geeks and fanboys who are having a bender over it.

[BH/HHH]

and thats exactly why I think WB should just continue with Routh.
he did nothing wrong, it was their fault for SR.

Casting rules for superhero movies have been broken so many times over recent months, particular in Marvel movies.

Continuing with Routh for a Superman movie for 2012 is not really going to be a problem. Its only geeks and fanboys who are having a bender over it.


:up:

Also I'm not been funny but most of the general public wouldn't even notice. I say bring Routh back.

[ChickenScratch]

Exactly, the rules of casting even with in the same uiverse have been broken enough. Besides, this new Superman movie is said to not be a reboot, remake, or sequel, just a Superman story. I don't see why they have to replace him, he's Superman and he can have other adventures.

[BH/HHH]

Exactly, the rules of casting even with in the same uiverse have been broken enough. Besides, this new Superman movie is said to not be a reboot, remake, or sequel, just a Superman story. I don't see why they have to replace him, he's Superman and he can have other adventures.

Exactly and he's even been drawn the same in various different comic book stories.

[treeringralph]

:up:

I say bring Routh back.

BRING ROUTH BACK!!!! http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=36377713208

[Marvin]

I'm in love with his wife

[Compi716]

BRING ROUTH BACK!!!! http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=36377713208
*Joined*

[GinsterHead]

Me too.

[treeringralph]

*Joined*

Awesome! Now SPREAD THE WORD!

[shieldshero]

Why not eh?! :)

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u107/shieldshero/routhreturns-1.jpg

[treeringralph]

Why not eh?! :)

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u107/shieldshero/routhreturns-1.jpg

Nice. I hope Brandon will be able to say those words.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Another Access Hollywood interview with Brandon Routh about SP.

(At 2:30 and 0:57)

http://www.accesshollywood.com/_video_1241248


He seems more extroverted nowadays in interviews. Signs of a .... personality!

[Man of Tomorrow]

Director Edgar Wright on Brandon as Superman ( in response to another tweet 1 or 2 days ago)

RT @Vgerland (http://twitter.com/Vgerland) If only WB would get their act together & realize the best Superman possible in Brandon Routh (I concur, as did many in Hall H)


http://twitter.com/edgarwright/status/19527764243




Damn. Well there goes any chance of Edgar Wright casting Brandon Routh as Ant Man.

[Project862006]

literally 4 years later and i still see no one better than routh

[Comicfan]

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Brandan-Routh-Would-Be-More-Than-Happy-To-Return-As-Superman-19849.html

“I certainly would [love to play Superman again]. As much as I say I’m working to shake that off or shake it up, I certainly don’t want to extinguish or get rid of it because it was a great honor and I would love to be able to return as that character.”
When told about an internet groundswell supporting his return, Routh said that he wants it to “turn into a tsunami,” adding “I think the brothers Nolan are both very talented and so that makes it a different kind of film that would be than Bryan’s vision, which I think was a very nice film that I’m very proud of."

[DorkyFresh]

i was on the Routh bandwagon during SR, but i can't really support him anymore. not only because they're practically rebooting the series (which in turn means they'll need a different face) but also because the times i've seen him act since SR seem pretty boring and mundane. he was 'okay' in SR but only because he was able to give Clark his usual quirkiness we came to expect from Donner's version. he certainly looks the role, now more than ever, but unfortunately he's just not a strong actor.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I understand that quite a few people dug him in the role and I'll admit that he has the look but he doesn't have the most important thing...he's not a very good actor. He has been wooden and bland in everything I've seen him in.

Ofcourse this is my opinion.

[bonoferox]

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa166/vgerland/Brandon/Scott%20Pilgrim/BatCC3.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa166/vgerland/Brandon/Scott%20Pilgrim/BatCC2.jpg



http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa166/vgerland/Brandon/BRattableCC.jpg

No way could anyone see this and think Routh is "too small". He could benchpress Welling.

[MAN O STEEL]

He could benchpress Welling.


lol ahhh no.





Steve

[C. Lee]

lol ahhh no.

I don't know why not....I used to benchpress 200lbs and I didn't have the benefit of professional trainers.

[Mostpowerful]

i was on the Routh bandwagon during SR, but i can't really support him anymore. not only because they're practically rebooting the series (which in turn means they'll need a different face) but also because the times i've seen him act since SR seem pretty boring and mundane. he was 'okay' in SR but only because he was able to give Clark his usual quirkiness we came to expect from Donner's version. he certainly looks the role, now more than ever, but unfortunately he's just not a strong actor.

Well, in my opinion he can be quite a strong actor when given meaty material to work with. I really liked him as agent Daniel Shaw on Chuck, especially when he played the controversial spy and the villain (it's when the character was written the best). In fact, I think he was outstanding as the villain there; he was smug, cocky, a total douche and even very scary and intimidating at times. And the guy has a great presence too. Yep, he's so much more than just a boy scout. It definitely was a lot of fun to watch. Most realistic and the best villain that show has ever had by far, imo.

I also liked him a lot in Zach and Miri. He got some pretty good reviews for his work there. I even remember a reviewer who wanted a spin off movie of his character and Justin Long's.

He is also getting lots of praise for his role of a villain in Scott Pilgrim. Even from Edgar Wright, who, imo, is a brilliant director.

To each their own.

[Man of Tomorrow]

No way could anyone see this and think Routh is "too small". He could benchpress Welling.


I have to agree.


He's been going hardcore with the athletics recently.

[Webhead2006]

its still probably not very likely wb or even the nolan's would go with routh now. Its better to distance as much as possible from SR and just have a clean slate of things. well to me i think it would be best to have a clean slate.

[Dark_Lord]

No offense Webhead, but it seems that every time the Routh thread gets a little active, you come here and post the same thing. We know. You can post wherever and whatever you want, but I'm just saying.

[Comicfan]

No offense Webhead, but it seems that every time the Routh thread gets a little active, you come here and post the same thing. We know. You can post wherever and whatever you want, but I'm just saying.

Hehe... I agree, and I stayed away from this place for almost a year :p

[Man of Tomorrow]

Webhead does that in every thread.

His posts are 100% redundant. Ask anyone.

[BH/HHH]

I think Rouths been decent in everything I've seen him in, we dont know how big his range is yet. He will have many more roles, I only hope one of them is Superman again.

[Webhead2006]

well sorry guys.

[GoblinWhirlwind]

Ignore them. You're always pretty agreeable in every thread I see you in, which is much better than complaining and arguing like most people do.

[nintendo nerd]

Webhead does that in every thread.

His posts are 100% redundant. Ask anyone.

He is a welling fanboy in disguise. Ignore the troll.

[nintendo nerd]

its still probably not very likely wb or even the nolan's would go with routh now. Its better to distance as much as possible from SR and just have a clean slate of things. well to me i think it would be best to have a clean slate.

And still you wouldn't mind Welling in the role. He would have the same problem as Routh.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Via Twitter, it looks like Routh and Edgar Wright are doing interviews together right now. Lets see if the inevitable Superman question comes up.

http://c0013439.cdn1.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/x2_21fac3b

[DorkyFresh]

Well, in my opinion he can be quite a strong actor when given meaty material to work with. I really liked him as agent Daniel Shaw on Chuck, especially when he played the controversial spy and the villain (it's when the character was written the best). In fact, I think he was outstanding as the villain there; he was smug, cocky, a total douche and even very scary and intimidating at times. And the guy has a great presence too. Yep, he's so much more than just a boy scout. It definitely was a lot of fun to watch. Most realistic and the best villain that show has ever had by far, imo.

I also liked him a lot in Zach and Miri. He got some pretty good reviews for his work there. I even remember a reviewer who wanted a spin off movie of his character and Justin Long's.

He is also getting lots of praise for his role of a villain in Scott Pilgrim. Even from Edgar Wright, who, imo, is a brilliant director.

To each their own.
i'll agree with "to each their own" because as a former Routh supporter, i didn't see ANY of what you saw. granted i haven't watched EVERYTHING that he's done but what i HAVE seen hasn't convinced me that he can play a substantial Superman (which Singer's Supes was NOT). i found him rather boring in Chuck and i barely even remembered that he was in Zack and Miri until you mentioned it. as for his role in Scott Pilgrim, it's not hard to overact when you're playing a villain in an action/comedy.

he might have some acting talent under those good looks, but i have yet to see it.

[Man of Tomorrow]

It's interesting what subtle differences define Superboy VS Superman.

Superboy (2006):

http://assets.thehairstyler.com/images/celebrity/Celebritym_305.jpg

Superman (Today):

http://www.hrhairstyles.com/brandon-routh-hairstyles.jpg

[ChickenScratch]

Yeah, his face filled out and his neck got thicker. He looks good, looks like Superman ... but then he is Superman.

[Mostpowerful]

Lots of new pics like this one at his facebook page. :D He, Edgar and others were at this popular radio station in San Francisco, California. Very funny interview.

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa166/vgerland/Brandon/Scott%20Pilgrim/SPcastatRadioAlice37-29.jpg

This is the link to the Facebook page,
http://www.facebook.com/BrandonRouthcom

[Mostpowerful]

Lots of new pics like this one at his facebook page. :D He, Edgar and others were at this popular radio station in San Francisco, California today. Very funny interview, btw.

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa166/vgerland/Brandon/Scott%20Pilgrim/SPcastatRadioAlice37-29.jpg

This is the link to the Facebook page,
http://www.facebook.com/BrandonRouthcom

.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Cera for Olsen!

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs092.snc4/35949_10150213456165262_10150131491105262_13694830 _8129773_n.jpg

Ha....wtf?

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs106.ash2/38646_10150213469520262_10150131491105262_13695177 _1080321_n.jpg

[DorkyFresh]

Cera for Olsen!

HAYELL to the NAH!!!

[Man of Tomorrow]

He talks about the next Superman in that radio interview too.

About the Christopher Nolan and Legendary shepherding it and "it's in good hands" etc

lol. They're asking him to make the film about "Doomsday" so Brandon can die.. again

[MAN O STEEL]

For the Routhians :woot:

http://img804.imageshack.us/img804/4144/supermanjakerowellchars.jpg (http://img804.imageshack.us/i/supermanjakerowellchars.jpg/)

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Steve

[bonoferox]

^^ Awesome :)

[MAN O STEEL]

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/3334/39664143504669009664100.jpg (http://img529.imageshack.us/i/39664143504669009664100.jpg/)

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Steve

[Young Superman]

Those are awesome Steve.

[Young Superman]

IMHO Brandon Routh looks a lot like John Byrne version of Superman.
http://www.topnews.in/files/images/BrandonRouth3.jpghttp://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100420161941/marvel_dc/images/thumb/a/af/Superman_0036.jpg/406px-Superman_0036.jpg (http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100420161941/marvel_dc/images/a/af/Superman_0036.jpg)

[TheWatcher]

^Agreed. Byrnes Superman=The best. Rouths live action Superman=The best.

[\S/uperman]

For the Routhians :woot:

http://img804.imageshack.us/img804/4144/supermanjakerowellchars.jpg (http://img804.imageshack.us/i/supermanjakerowellchars.jpg/)

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Steve

That is really good. Could you do another version with brighter red and \S/ a bit larger?

Good work!

[Man of Tomorrow]

More interviews:

In the first they call Routh 'the former Superman' at 2:40.

http://brandonrouthcom.blogspot.com/2010/07/brandon-vs-scott-pilgrim-az-tour.html

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/4137/br3qi.jpg

[Man of Tomorrow]

Also,

It looks like Iris from BR.c just started a new Bring Routh Back (BRB) facebook page.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=36377713208#!/group.php?gid=36377713208

[Reel-Man]

Reading that news post on that dcwarnerbros site made me depressed, specially reading from you guys that it's fake. It would be great if Nolan would give him a fair shot. After all WB are his sheep now.

[sf2]

For the Routhians :woot:

http://img804.imageshack.us/img804/4144/supermanjakerowellchars.jpg (http://img804.imageshack.us/i/supermanjakerowellchars.jpg/)

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Steve
excellent! like this suit very much.

routh should be given an audition!!!
if he has the talent, he will earn it back!!!
at least given he the chance.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Trailer for Dylan Dog/Dead of Night drops today in Europe.

[Young Superman]

Am I the only one who like like to see Brandon Routh's audition tape for Smallville?

[MAN O STEEL]

http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/4144/supermanjakerowellchars.jpg (http://img828.imageshack.us/i/supermanjakerowellchars.jpg/)

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Steve

[treeringralph]

http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/4144/supermanjakerowellchars.jpg (http://img828.imageshack.us/i/supermanjakerowellchars.jpg/)

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Steve

Steve, you are a mack!

I really wish there was a site that contained charts and graphs for the studios interest in Brandon Routh (and I suppose any of the other candidates). This is driving me crazy.

And I had basically given up hope for Routh, but this whole "tsunami" business and the coverage and the positive support some major sites are throwing his way...it feels like the spark of hope has been rekindled.

BRING ROUTH BACK!!!

[Man of Steel]

Am I the only one who like like to see Brandon Routh's audition tape for Smallville?
No, you're not. I almost forgot that Routh auditioned for Clark in Smallville. Thanks for reminding me.

[MAN O STEEL]

Sorry, don't mean to spam but I wanted to revise the manip below after people still seemed amused by the awkward, bent over pose. I tried straightening his back & his right leg. I also changed the face from the other one I had before of Routh. I feel happy with it now. Once again sorry for spamming.



http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/1979/39664143504669009664100d.jpg (http://img529.imageshack.us/i/39664143504669009664100d.jpg/)

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Steve

[Young Superman]

Sorry, don't mean to spam but I wanted to revise the manip below after people still seemed amused by the awkward, bent over pose. I tried straightening his back & his right leg. I also changed the face from the other one I had before of Routh. I feel happy with it now. Once again sorry for spamming.



http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/1979/39664143504669009664100d.jpg (http://img529.imageshack.us/i/39664143504669009664100d.jpg/)

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Steve

Now this is Superman!http://forums.superherohype.com/images/icons/icon14.gif

[\S/uperman]

Now this is Superman!http://forums.superherohype.com/images/icons/icon14.gif
Ok he does look convincing. Wow it really is amazing what a better designed suit and decent hair can do :eek:

[treeringralph]

Ok he does love convincing. Wow it really is amazing what a better designed suit and decent hair can do :eek:

Why so surprised that Superman looks like Superman?

:cwink:

[GoblinWhirlwind]

For the Routhians :woot:

http://img804.imageshack.us/img804/4144/supermanjakerowellchars.jpg (http://img804.imageshack.us/i/supermanjakerowellchars.jpg/)

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Steve

I'd kinda moved on from Routh, but these are drawing me back :up:

[treeringralph]

I'd kinda moved on from Routh, but these are drawing me back :up:

Awesome!

Join the tsunami...at least to give him a screen test:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=36377713208

BRING ROUTH BACK!!!

[BH/HHH]

Now this is Superman!http://forums.superherohype.com/images/icons/icon14.gif

:up: definitely

[Prison Mike]

Lots of new pics like this one at his facebook page. :D He, Edgar and others were at this popular radio station in San Francisco, California today. Very funny interview, btw.

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa166/vgerland/Brandon/Scott%20Pilgrim/SPcastatRadioAlice37-29.jpg

This is the link to the Facebook page,
http://www.facebook.com/BrandonRouthcom

.

Routh's face is hilarious in this pic. :funny:

[XxDelta09xX]

For the Routhians :woot:

http://img804.imageshack.us/img804/4144/supermanjakerowellchars.jpg (http://img804.imageshack.us/i/supermanjakerowellchars.jpg/)

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Steve

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Steve

http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/4144/supermanjakerowellchars.jpg (http://img828.imageshack.us/i/supermanjakerowellchars.jpg/)

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Steve

These are Awesome.:woot:

[Man of Tomorrow]

Routh sporting the Smallville Clark Kent plaid

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/4980/139382858.jpg

Some footage from the "Dead of Night" trailer that screened in Europe:

http://www.rai.tv/dl/RaiTV/programmi/media/ContentItem-bf6c5019-7b27-4b80-8fcb-f3ce94aa3212-tg1.html

[shieldshero]

^ That's superman, don't think anyone looks more the archtypical supes than the Routh, if he'd been born with blue eyes too, would have sealed the deal, haha ;) . . .

[\S/uperman]

Routh sporting the Smallville Clark Kent plaid

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/4980/139382858.jpg

Some footage from the "Dead of Night" trailer that screened in Europe:

http://www.rai.tv/dl/RaiTV/programmi/media/ContentItem-bf6c5019-7b27-4b80-8fcb-f3ce94aa3212-tg1.html

Ya saw that on BrandonRouth.com too.

[ALP]

Has Routh done any roles lately? Any movies...?

Seems the only roles the guy gets is the ones he butters in the kitchen.

[ChickenScratch]

Really? Missed the whole season of Chuck or a little upcoming movie named Scott Pilgrim, or Dylan Dog? How about Zack And Miri Make A Porno?

[ALP]

I know...just a joke i wanted to repeat somewhere lol

Dylan Dog sounds really cool, i didn't know he was in Scott Pilgrim tho.

[MAN O STEEL]

The older Routh gets, the more he looks like Chris Reeve. Back in '06' he had the features but looked to skinny for alot of people to truly see it, but now that he's packed on the pounds & is much fuller in the face & thicker in the neck, it's much more evident. I still can't believe to this day that they aren't father & son.



Steve

[Man of Tomorrow]

IMO Routh looks more like 'Christopher Reeve as Superman'

http://nowrunning.com/cgi-bin/uploadedImagesNR/5132009113255AM.jpg

Than the actual Christopher Reeve.

http://images.easyart.com/i/prints/rw/lg/2/3/Celebrity-Image-Christopher-Reeve-231518.jpg

Many don't make that distinction.

[ad101867]

I bought Routh as Superman; I had no problem with him being cast. The problem with Superman Returns is that it was a relatively dull rehash of Superman the Movie (albeit with a few good moments - that jetliner rescue was absolutely outstanding). A second problem (not as significant as the first, though) was that the Super-suit was lousy; it gave Routh the appearance of having a stretched-out frame and therefore failed to show that his physique is actually superior to Reeve's.

So, would there be a problem re-casting Routh as Superman? Not in terms of how he'd perform, I don't think. But there would be a problem in that general film-goers would see him advertised in the role and would erroneously assume the film is a sequel to Returns. That could be a strong negative factor in promoting the new movie. For that reason - and not cuz I have anything against Routh - I'd prefer they give the role to someone else.

Ideally I'd like to see Tom Welling as Supe. I know people are really divided on him, but (a) he's earned his stripes investing himself in the character for nearly a decade now, (b) his age and appearance are perfect, (c) the movie could give a nod to Smallville just by the odd flashback or passing mention of other characters (e.g., Chloe) - without actually requiring film-goes to be familiar with the show in order to comprehend and enjoy the movie. And (d) the best reason of all, Welling has managed to capture perfectly that "Ah, shucks" good-guy-you'd-trust-with-your-life tone in how he plays Clark.

Secondarily, I'd also cast Erica Durance as Lois Lane. At first I actually didn't like her, but now I think she's grown into the role and improved as an actor, so that I now buy her as Lois. Surround her and Welling with a top-notch cast and make the plot thrilling, and it would be a hit film, no question. Fans of Smallville would enjoy it on a different level, but viewers not familiar with Smallville would enjoy it no less as an "independent" Superman film, provided the screenplay is well constructed.

[misjuevos]

i say get routh back as superman. just make sure to tell people its a new take and not a sequel. he was a good choice for superman not his fault how the movie turned out, he didnt write the script

[treeringralph]

EMPIRE is chiming in with a BRING ROUTH BACK!!! of their own:

(O)ne thing’s for sure, Brandon Routh wasn't the problem with the last instalment, and still looks like the Big Blue Boy Scout to us.

http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=28529

I'm personally happy with all this Routh Superman coverage...To God's ears, and into the minds of the Suits.

If you want to
Bring Superman Back,
Bring Routh Back!!!!!!

[Mostpowerful]

^ That's superman, don't think anyone looks more the archtypical supes than the Routh, if he'd been born with blue eyes too, would have sealed the deal, haha ;) . . .

Agreed.

The older Routh gets, the more he looks like Chris Reeve. Back in '06' he had the features but looked to skinny for alot of people to truly see it, but now that he's packed on the pounds & is much fuller in the face & thicker in the neck, it's much more evident. I still can't believe to this day that they aren't father & son.



Steve

I think both men resemble the character so much, so it's logical that there should be lots of resemblance between one another. But they are not exactly identical either. They just embody everything about the character that makes him great, imo.


EMPIRE is chiming in with a BRING ROUTH BACK!!! of their own:

(O)ne thing’s for sure, Brandon Routh wasn't the problem with the last instalment, and still looks like the Big Blue Boy Scout to us.

http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=28529

I'm personally happy with all this Routh Superman coverage...To God's ears, and into the minds of the Suits.

If you want to
Bring Superman Back,
Bring Routh Back!!!!!!


@AdieTheDoctor (http://twitter.com/AdieTheDoctor) While I would never slap Chris Nolan - in a dream or otherwise - I agree that Routh should be Superman again. He nailed it. C

http://twitter.com/empiremagazine

:yay:

[Kryptonian Warrior]

Routh's face is hilarious in this pic. :funny:
I know, it's like he is thinking to himself...."How dare he wear a Batman shirt. Does he know who the **** I am?" :funny:

[treeringralph]

Agreed.



I think both men resemble the character so much, so it's logical that there should be lots of resemblance between one another. But they are not exactly identical either. They just embody everything about the character that makes him great, imo.





@AdieTheDoctor (http://twitter.com/AdieTheDoctor) While I would never slap Chris Nolan - in a dream or otherwise - I agree that Routh should be Superman again. He nailed it. C

http://twitter.com/empiremagazine

:yay:



Are YOU encouraged? I know I am. I mean, I can't really help myself. There are big publications and websites entering into this debate...and many are saying "why replace Superman for the next Superman movie?"

I agree.

BRING ROUTH BACK!!!

[daywalker2007]

I'd kinda moved on from Routh, but these are drawing me back :up:

indeed they should, because hands down Routh IS Superman, both in personality and looks.

its not his fault he wasn't given the right movie.

Give him the right movie, the right suit and the right haircut, and we will have a beast of a Superman!!

Routh for Superman again!!

[treeringralph]

indeed they should, because hands down Routh IS Superman, both in personality and looks.

Give him the right movie, the right suit and the right haircut, and we will have a beast of a Superman!!

Routh for Superman again!!


Amen, friend!!!

[steve_uk]

Originally Posted by treeringralph http://forums.superherohype.com/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?p=18670421#post18670421)
EMPIRE is chiming in with a BRING ROUTH BACK!!! of their own:

(O)ne thing’s for sure, Brandon Routh wasn't the problem with the last instalment, and still looks like the Big Blue Boy Scout to us.

http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=28529

Have just seen this on the Empire Website.

Must say, I don't think anyone in the next 5 years will be more suitable for Superman.

Routh for Superman now and then Justice League!

[Man of Tomorrow]

Remember when Variety covered the Bring Routh Back (BRB) campaign?


You guys need to heat up the BRB campaign again and get that kind of attention.. again.

[ALP]

But then it wouldn't really be a reboot would it?

[Man of Tomorrow]

They already said it's not a reboot.

It's a standalone Superman film, kicking off with an established Superman world.

[manofsteel4life]

ive always been a Routh supporter from the beginning, and i cried out all that i had to, to get over the fact that they were rebooting this new supes movie. Now you guys are bringing me to those days..http://forums.superherohype.com/images/icons/icon9.gif

[\S/]

Wasn't there some news a few weeks back that said this film isn't a reboot or a sequel, but "something else?"

Maybe SR was a dream on Kal-El's way back from Krypton. He gets back to Earth and moves on, and it's only been a few weeks, not years (wormhole). And the film moves forward without any connection to the Donner films.

And guess who was also hanging out in the remnants of Krypton? Brainiac, who follows Kal home, meets a Luthor who is brilliant scientist/self-made billionaire, and they team up against Superman.

[XxDelta09xX]

EMPIRE is chiming in with a BRING ROUTH BACK!!! of their own:

(O)ne thing’s for sure, Brandon Routh wasn't the problem with the last instalment, and still looks like the Big Blue Boy Scout to us.

http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=28529

I'm personally happy with all this Routh Superman coverage...To God's ears, and into the minds of the Suits.

If you want to
Bring Superman Back,
Bring Routh Back!!!!!!

Come on Nolan BRB!!!:woot:

[\S/uperman]

Wasn't there some news a few weeks back that said this film isn't a reboot or a sequel, but "something else?"

Maybe SR was a dream on Kal-El's way back from Krypton. He gets back to Earth and moves on, and it's only been a few weeks, not years (wormhole). And the film moves forward without any connection to the Donner films.

And guess who was also hanging out in the remnants of Krypton? Brainiac, who follows Kal home, meets a Luthor who is brilliant scientist/self-made billionaire, and they team up against Superman.
Please no JR shower sequence :hehe:

[Man of Tomorrow]

Entertainment Weekly.

Brandon Routh as Superman again? Why not?

http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/08/03/brandon-routh-as-superman-again-why-not/


BRB heating up. The fan movement needs to get more proactive.

[Man of Tomorrow]

http://blog.newsok.com/nerdage/2010/02/16/superman-reboot-should-keep-brandon-routh/

http://www.411mania.com/movies/columns/147857

[SatEL]

As I have stated countless times it just doesnt make sense to bring back Routh, his Superman died with Returns.

[\S/]

^^^If you feel that way, you don't need to be posting in this thread.

\S/

[bonoferox]

Just saw him in an advance screening of Scott Pilgrim last night. He was all kinds of awesome.

[Mostpowerful]

Nice interview. This was my fave part,


O'Malley is impressed with Wright's sense for casting. "I think that's one of Edgar’s gifts, one of his many gifts. He just has this eye for it. When he said that he wanted Chris Evanshttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/mag-glass_10x10.gif (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=27626#) and Brandon Routh for the movie, I was like, 'That’s not going to happen.' And then it totally happened. It was dream casting all around," he said.
"I remember when Brandon Routh walked in for a casting meeting and I was sitting there with Edgar," added Bacall. "He walked in and he was standing there in front of us, and I kind of looked at Edgar, and I wanted to say it but I didn't, but in my mind I said it. And what I said was, 'Holy ****, it's Superman!'"


Link to read the whole interview. It's not too long.
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=27626




Just saw him in an advance screening of Scott Pilgrim last night. He was all kinds of awesome.


Yep, that's the consensus so far. I can't wait to see it! :yay:



Are YOU encouraged? I know I am. I mean, I can't really help myself. There are big publications and websites entering into this debate...and many are saying "why replace Superman for the next Superman movie?"



I don't know what to say about that.. I'm just really happy to see all the support and love to Brandon. Hopefully WB and Nolan will take notice and realize that Brandon IS the best Superman possible they could find in this generation.


ive always been a Routh supporter from the beginning, and i cried out all that i had to, to get over the fact that they were rebooting this new supes movie. Now you guys are bringing me to those days..http://forums.superherohype.com/images/icons/icon9.gif

Aww, I know exactly how you feel. *hugs you* :yay:

[Superark]

It's really cool to see the support Routh is getting from the fans and that it's getting picked up by media outlets, even if it is pointless.

[Young Superman]

Who do you gus think would make a good Lois with Routh.

[GinsterHead]

Who do you gus think would make a good Lois with Routh.

Olivia Wilde or Elizabeth Banks.

[Superark]

Who do you gus think would make a good Lois with Routh.

Rachel McAdams, Kate Mara Elizabeth Banks, Keri Russell

[treeringralph]

Routh sporting the Smallville Clark Kent plaid

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/4980/139382858.jpg


For a second when I saw this pic, I thought Winstead. Too young?

[bonoferox]

Nah she's not too young.

Zooey Deschanel gets my vote.

[treeringralph]

Zooey Deschanel gets my vote.

Yeah, she's where my thoughts have traditionally strayed regarding the role.

[Kryptonian Warrior]

It has to be Evangeline Lilly. She has the cocky yet sexy look to her....

http://imstars.aufeminin.com/stars/fan/evangeline-lilly/evangeline-lilly-20061103-175529.jpg

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Funny to see many publications gearing up to make WB give Routh back his job when we have been doing this for years, for me, he is still Superman, but I think WB will go with another actor personally.

In that interview he sort of seemed resigned to fact he wont be playing him again himself, its sad, I would have loved him to be Supes again.

[treeringralph]

[QUOTE=AVEITWITHJAMON;18680091

In that interview he sort of seemed resigned to fact he wont be playing him again himself, its sad, I would have loved him to be Supes again.[/QUOTE]

Ain't over until we hear an announcement, in my book.

[manofsteel4life]

Ain't over until we hear an announcement, in my book.

true that :cwink:

[manofsteel4life]

Nice interview. This was my fave part,



Link to read the whole interview. It's not too long.
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=27626







Yep, that's the consensus so far. I can't wait to see it! :yay:





I don't know what to say about that.. I'm just really happy to see all the support and love to Brandon. Hopefully WB and Nolan will take notice and realize that Brandon IS the best Superman possible they could find in this generation.




Aww, I know exactly how you feel. *hugs you* :yay:

i know you do.....:csad:

[manofsteel4life]

i have a feeling its all gonna end up being like how it was when everyone wanted Eric Bana to return as the hulk again.....and we see how that ended up...:awesome:

[GoblinWhirlwind]

Funny to see many publications gearing up to make WB give Routh back his job when we have been doing this for years, for me, he is still Superman, but I think WB will go with another actor personally.

In that interview he sort of seemed resigned to fact he wont be playing him again himself, its sad, I would have loved him to be Supes again.

If it's not actually a reboot, which I've heard, then there's no reason at all why Routh can't get it. I'm a Hamm man, but I'd be cool with Routh again.

And Zooey would be great :awesome:

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Those opinion peices don't mean anything really. And no I'm not trying to burst anyone's bubble I'm just saying that WB will make the choice and right now, I don't see them bringing him back.

If you bring him back for a sort of reboot, why not bring the rest of the cast back?

[LaraLane]

It sure seems to be picking up steam on the internet. I wonder if there is anything to it? Maybe he is not cast but Nolan will entertain the idea.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Collider interviews Brandon Routh. Lots of Superman discussion here.

http://www.collider.com/2010/08/04/brandon-routh-satya-bhabha-interview-scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world/

The subject of what a Bryan Singer Superman 2 might have been like and Routh joked that it would have delved deep into politics and terrorism. He then got serious when he said “I have my own theories on that that one day, whenever a new moviehttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/mag-glass_10x10.gif (http://www.collider.com/2010/08/04/brandon-routh-satya-bhabha-interview-scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world/#) comes out, maybe I’ll talk about.”I then asked Routh if he felt any jealous of resentment to the fact that his film, Superman Returns, could have been the start of a huge DC saga culminating with a Justice League movie but now, Marvel got their first with The Avengers. Here’s his response in full:

“I would have liked DC to have had that because I think that would have issued forth a second movie more swiftly, if there had been a different plan in place with all of the entities that DC has. It’s a great company and the people involved are really great and I want them to have the best and bring their characters to light in a better way. I know they’ve been meeting the last couple years and finding a game plan that works for them so I trust they will have success with that but it’s one of those things. It’s still hard for me to envision an Avengers movie just because how do you put all of those fantastical characters together? I mean apart they work because they have their own separate universe but creating a universe they all exist in is something that CAN be done but it’s hard for me to imagine and I look forward to seeing it both with them and the DC universe because there’s a place for both of them. DC vs Marvel someday if they can figure how to share the profits.”

[LaraLane]

I was thinking of why Welling would be a more viable choice than Routh.Consider that Routh may play a very good Superman and a good bumbling Clark Kent. However he may not play a good post Reeve (ala Cain and Welling) version of Clark. It could be with the new film approach, they want someone that can come off more confident as Clark.Remember Routh tested for Smallville right?
It seems odd if he looks as close to Superman as he does, that he would not of been cast for a tv show (then get cast in an actual movie of Superman!). Maybe the reason is, he can't play Clark as the "popular guy in school" and even though he can play a good confident Superman, he can't do the same with Clark.Welling? He is playing Clark as confident, and while he has not played Superman yet, you get an idea in heroic moments of the show what it might look like. It may be more in line with what Nolan wants to do.
I am not saying it makes Welling a front runner, cause I'm sure there are other actors who can look and sound the part more. If you look between Welling and Routh though, that could be a reason Welling would lean more towards being the favorite.Just some thoughts.

[Antonello Blueberry]

Or simply he didn't get the Smallville part because he didn't look like a teenager.

[LaraLane]

Routh is out according to Moviehole.net exclusive story.Also, it is a TV star that they're looking at for the lead - but, despite what that article says, I don't believe anyone has actually tested." (He/She has heard nothing of Zachary Levi being considered).

[bonoferox]

Routh is out according to Moviehole.net exclusive story.


Yeah we've known. Just because they're looking at a TV actor doesnt officially mean he's out, just makes it less likely for his return.

And let's stay away from the Welling ideals on this board ;) You can discuss him all you want in the Smallville threads.

[Man of Tomorrow]

They aren't looking for a TV star ONLY as an archetype for the role.

The line specifically refers to the guy they're currently only 'looking at'; Jon Hamm.

All types of actors will read for this.

[treeringralph]

LaraLane is a noob. She apparently doesn't know about the "tsunami" comments and the "groundswells" that have gained momentum on boards and news outlets across the web since!

[bonoferox]

Yeah I meant no offense :)

[SuperDaniel]

Part of me just wants Routh back for the fear of WB casting someone i`m going to hate like any known actor.

[GreenKToo]

Seen this?? srry if you have, it's new to me.

Routh Hopes To Be Launched Into Raimi's 'Warcraft'

http://www.latinoreview.com/news/routh-hopes-to-be-launched-into-raimi-s-warcraft-10733

[Mostpowerful]

Or simply he didn't get the Smallville part because he didn't look like a teenager.

Exactly. :cwink:


Really nice interview. They ask him about Superman too.

http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/entertainment/movies/brandon-routh-mary-elizabeth-winstead-visit-fox-2-20100805-mr

[bonoferox]

Seen this?? srry if you have, it's new to me.

Routh Hopes To Be Launched Into Raimi's 'Warcraft'

http://www.latinoreview.com/news/routh-hopes-to-be-launched-into-raimi-s-warcraft-10733

I remember back wehn SR came out he did an interview with Harry Knowles and a WoW movie was mentioned to be in production at Legendary and he mentioned he would need to talk to them about that. Wonder if this version under Raimi will happen.

[treeringralph]

Exactly. :cwink:


Really nice interview. They ask him about Superman too.

http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/entertainment/movies/brandon-routh-mary-elizabeth-winstead-visit-fox-2-20100805-mr

Great catch! I love that the interviewer went straight for the Superman questions!

And wow, Routh really looked like Superman sitting there. And really...Winstead sitting there, I couldn't help thoughts of Lois from storming my mind.

I hope Routh has been contacted at least for a screen test.

[Mostpowerful]

Great catch! I love that the interviewer went straight for the Superman questions!

And wow, Routh really looked like Superman sitting there. And really...Winstead sitting there, I couldn't help thoughts of Lois from storming my mind.

I hope Routh has been contacted at least for a screen test.

Winstead is just so lovely, though I haven't seen her act in much, but she does look nice there with Brandon. Lois, eh? Hmm.. :woot:


Another great interview, wow, this guy is a massive Supes/Routh fan or what? :word:

http://www.jaytowersinthemorning.com/cc-common/mediaplayer/player.html?redir=yes&mps=wnic-red.php&mid=http%3A%2F%2Fa1135.g.akamai.net%2Ff%2F1135%2F3 0256%2F1h%2Fcchannel.download.akamai.com%2F30256%2 F14430%2Frichmedia%2FScott_Pilgram_Vs._The_World_I nterview_.mp3%3FCCOMRRMID%3D117305570&CPROG=RICHMEDIA&MARKET=DETROIT-MI&NG_FORMAT&NG_ID&OR_NEWSFORMAT&OWNER=14430&SERVER_NAME=www.jaytowersinthemorning.com&SITE_ID=14430&STATION_ID=WNIC-MS&TRACK

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[LaraLane]

People keep taking Brandon links from there without giving credit. Like people knew who Jay Towers was lmao. http://www.brandonrouthcom.blogspot.com/Brandon vs Scott Pilgrim MI TourThursday, August 05, 2010 | email Iris | follow br.c | comments [0]Brandon and SCOTT PILGRIM co-star Mary Elizabeth Winstead were in Detroit to discuss the film with various newsoutlets.Listen: Jay Towers in the Morning (Radio)Watch: Fox2:Labels: Scott Pilgrim

[Man of Tomorrow]

LaraLane is a noob. She apparently doesn't know about the "tsunami" comments and the "groundswells" that have gained momentum on boards and news outlets across the web since!


I wouldn't call "Laralane" a 'she' just yet.

Something's up.

Trolls out from under the bridge.

[Superark]

Exactly. :cwink:


Really nice interview. They ask him about Superman too.

http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/entertainment/movies/brandon-routh-mary-elizabeth-winstead-visit-fox-2-20100805-mr


Thanks MP! Man Routh looks huge there! He truly looks like Superman sitting there. I think it would be an absolute shame if he wasn't given at least a screen test for the Nolans

[Man of Tomorrow]

Haha.

Sorry Welling.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs131.ash2/39884_10150217674285262_10150131491105262_13832396 _290418_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs129.snc4/36794_10150217674300262_10150131491105262_13832397 _7584253_n.jpg


I'd love Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Lois. She's been a popular choice for Lois on these boards for years.

She certainly has the stereotypical Lois voice.

[Superark]

Haha.

Sorry Welling.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs131.ash2/39884_10150217674285262_10150131491105262_13832396 _290418_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs129.snc4/36794_10150217674300262_10150131491105262_13832397 _7584253_n.jpg


I'd love Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Lois. She's been a popular choice for Lois on these boards for years.

She certainly has the stereotypical Lois voice.

The dude is massive! Currently, no one even touches Routh visully for the role. Seeing those two in those images really does give off a Superman and Lois Lane vibe.

I seriously might have to jump on the BRB bandwagon, even if I think it won't do anything.

[Man of Tomorrow]

He deserves consideration by the Nolan brothers at least.

And I'm willing to bet MeW would be universally liked as Lois. Fanboys seem to want her for everything and she's definitely a fan of the genre.

[ChickenScratch]

Haha, look at those arms. Awesome.

[DorkyFresh]

he's definitely got the look. just wish he had the talent. if he weren't missing that important aspect, i'd be all for him getting a 2nd chance.

[Superark]

he's definitely got the look. just wish he had the talent. if he weren't missing that important aspect, i'd be all for him getting a 2nd chance.

I thought he played a great Superman. The fact he got that down was the most important aspect about him to me.

I've only seen him in Zac and Miri and Chuck and I enjoyed him in both

[Man of Tomorrow]

He's the only one I've seen with the potential to believably play Reporter Clark and Superman as two distinct people. That's the HARDEST part of the role.

Reporter Clark is essentially like Brandon's real personality.

The confident, badass Superman we hope to see in "Man of Steel" is close to his Shaw character on Chuck. Serious, stoic.


Plus visually, he has a look that can be made down to look like an unassuming reporter in glasses, and made up to look like a strong superhero.


He also seems to know exactly what the fans want from the role and a Superman film this time around. I'd feel safe we'd get a great representation of the character with him playing the big blue.

[DorkyFresh]

i was on the Routh bandwagon even through SR, but in hindsight i thought he could've done better. granted, he didn't have much to work with...but a REAL actor can shine even without a good script just by showing their charisma. he was an 'okay' Superman and did what he had to do...nothing more, nothing less. he didn't do anything that any other actor in his situation couldn't have done, except look like Routh. i don't want to sound like i'm hating on him, cuz i'm not. he has a GREAT look, he's very photogenic! unfortunately, i just don't think he's very talented...and that's where my interest in Routh stops.

however, he has a chance to prove me wrong...since i'll be seeing Scott Pilgrim the weekend it comes out.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Scott will prove if he can do deadpan humor. Reviews are good thus far.

Though I don't think his role in Scott will have much relevance to playing Superman, he said he's just playing everything the opposite of Superman... when playing a villain here.

I thought he played an effective villain in the Chuck finale.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0fvveaN8as

But I think his best skills lie in playing a 'nice guy' type like Superman. It's really the only role he was born to play. It's his niche, and it's really him just playing his true personality.

He's an All American farmboy from Iowa with an obvious moral compass. He's also a generally likable dude in Hollywood. Rare these days.

[TheWatcher]

Okay,It's official,I want Routh and Winestead.

MEW is AMAZING. I want to marry her.

[Young Superman]

Routh and Winestead. would be great together as Lois and Clark.http://forums.superherohype.com/images/icons/icon14.gif

[Mostpowerful]

Thanks MP! Man Routh looks huge there! He truly looks like Superman sitting there. I think it would be an absolute shame if he wasn't given at least a screen test for the Nolans

I thought he played a great Superman. The fact he got that down was the most important aspect about him to me.

I've only seen him in Zac and Miri and Chuck and I enjoyed him in both

Agreed. And a lot of people thought so too:

http://www.empireonline.com/awards/malenewcomer.asp

Voted as Best Superhero:
http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/celebs/international-stars/brandon-routh/Brandon-Routh/photo/2582835/Brandon-Routh.jpg


I also think his Clark is the best so far (more believable).


Haha.

Sorry Welling.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs131.ash2/39884_10150217674285262_10150131491105262_13832396 _290418_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs129.snc4/36794_10150217674300262_10150131491105262_13832397 _7584253_n.jpg


I'd love Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Lois. She's been a popular choice for Lois on these boards for years.

She certainly has the stereotypical Lois voice.

Yeah, she does have the look, the voice and all that. And she looks great next to him.