Superman Returns Man of Steel: The Official Brandon Routh Thread

[Lone]

If the WB were smart, they'd use Routh again. He's still very much Superman in the public eye and he keeps looking better with age.

 

[Superark]

Gary Frank is an awesome artist. my drawing style was once (only once) compared to his and i was MORE than flattered, i was FLOORED!

One of my favorite drawings of the Superman suit was by you Dorky! It looked like your take on the SR suit. I always liked to post in the the Superman costume threads as something I would have liked to have seen in the now dead SR sequel or any Superman movie. You're very talented

 

[LL2K2]

More SF Tour Pics. Canada.

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2010/08/06/brandon-routh-anna-kendrick-scott-pilgrim-pair/

That. Is. Superman.

 

[Changeling]

Here's the thing with me in regards to Brandon Routh.

I too think he has the perfect look for Superman. I mean PERFECT, once he matured after SR he really really really started looking like Supes. But...

As much as I would love for Routh to be cast again, I just don't see it happening, and it wouldnt make sense for it to happen either.

Now, I'm not saying that I would be dissapointed if Routh were cast in this new film, hell I'd be ecstatic, but I think it's time to let someone else take up the mantle.

It really is too bad that Routh was wasted in SR

 

[Rust]

Would be really far out if he actually got it again. I mean, why not? Nobody who's not a Supes-fan would probably remember him anyway.

He definitely looks better today, but I'm still not sold on his acting abilities as well as his "presence" on-screen. He's a bit like Keanu Reeves really. Distant and cold.

 

[Antonello Blueberry]

I suppose this was posted:
http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/08/03/brandon-routh-as-superman-again-why-not/
The fact is that with all the people who saw Superman Returns in theaters and all those who did on DVDs and TVs, now Brandon is Superman and the press tour for Scott Pilgrim is confirming that. Everyone refers to him as Superman and asks about a sequel or a new movie.
SR may not have worked as a "strong" reintroduction of the character to the younger viewers who probably were looking for a faster, less brainy approach, but now it would be stupid not to build on that.
Goyer and Nolan could probably do their "Wrath of Khan", keeping the cast (or most of it, I too would not cry if Lois get recast), the great Daily Bugle design and shifting the tone.
The same could have been done back in 2007 with the Justice League movie.

 

[Man of Tomorrow]

I think everyone in the media is suddenly calling him Superman and asking him about it, because now he literally looks like Superman in the flesh.

It's hard to deny. When they see him, they gotta discuss Superman.

 

[Micromind]

I think WB are being unnessarily becoming cautious of staying away from Routh, just to distance themselves from SR, nobody (GA) would mind if Routh is cast as Superman again, they just want a decent movie.

If there was anyone who was born to play Superman, it's Brandon Routh.

If they do cast him I am sure Routh will make every effort to improve his performance as Supes from the last time in SR.

 

[Young Superman]

If there was anyone who was born to play Superman, it's Brandon Routh.

QFT

 

[daywalker2007]

I think everyone in the media is suddenly calling him Superman and asking him about it, because now he literally looks like Superman in the flesh.

It's hard to deny. When they see him, they gotta discuss Superman.

which is all good in my book as it only reinforces why Routh is still the best choice at the moment.
WB have left Routh in the lurch, but you can guarantee that if you showed a picture of Routh to most people, they would refer to him as "Superman".

Even though its been 4 years, still people recognise Routh as Superman, and don't forget, he was given a Waxwork in Madamme Tussauds as Superman, so in terms of face recognition, he is known the world over as Superman.

Most foreign audiences will have watched Superman Returns by now on their TV, so they too will now recognise Routh's face as Superman.

WB Can't forget these facts.

 

[daywalker2007]

I suppose this was posted:
http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/08/03/brandon-routh-as-superman-again-why-not/
The fact is that with all the people who saw Superman Returns in theaters and all those who did on DVDs and TVs, now Brandon is Superman and the press tour for Scott Pilgrim is confirming that. Everyone refers to him as Superman and asks about a sequel or a new movie.
SR may not have worked as a "strong" reintroduction of the character to the younger viewers who probably were looking for a faster, less brainy approach, but now it would be stupid not to build on that.
Goyer and Nolan could probably do their "Wrath of Khan", keeping the cast (or most of it, I too would not cry if Lois get recast), the great Daily Bugle design and shifting the tone.
The same could have been done back in 2007 with the Justice League movie.

Exactly, SR has given the current generation its Superman and that is Routh. Wherever Routh goes, people refer to him as Superman and thats a fact which WB cannot deny.

I see no reason why Routh cannot continue in this supposed "standalone" Nolan produced Superman movie.

The potential with Routh is that they could have more than 4 or 5 Superman movies with him easily, regardless of who the director may be, etc, (That is if they plan to make each movie a standalone story, and not rely on a sequel aspect or a sudden cliffhanger.). Every few years, a new Superman movie could be made with Routh, regardless if a new director is in charge or not. They just have to ensure quality control.

and besides, all these lot saying that because its a reboot or reintroduction, that Routh cannot be cast again are obviously living in cuckoo land.

You do realise that in Iron Man, one of the main characters was recast, and Don Cheadle took over the role, even though he looks nothing like Terence Howard at all, yet the General audiences accepted it.

The same with Katie Holmes and Maggie Gyllenhall, most general audiences couldn't give a donkey's ass why the actor was replaced, they just accept it and get on with it.

and now the same with the Hulk, Mark Ruffalo looks nothing like Ed Norton, yet is taking over his role.

You get my drift?

With those casting rules in mind, I see no reason why Routh cannot continue. If general audiences can accept a different looking person as a character, surely they would be able to accept Routh in a new Superman movie, even if other cast members have changed??

Its only fanboys who seem to cry at this apparently ridiculous concept.

Having Routh continue as Superman is actually less risky than having someone entirely different, given the amount of merchandise floating around the world where Routh's face is plastered everywhere.

We are now in a unique situation which has never happened before,
where the lead actor for Superman is by far the best current choice. It took WB years to get Superman off the ground, they finally found a great choice, and because they weren't happy with that movie (which they were happy to pump 200 million into by the way) they decide to dump Routh?

Keep these points in mind people.

 

[Man of Tomorrow]

I could definitely see Routh pulling off a more stylish Post Crisis Clark Kent, while still looking different enough from Superman visually to make the identity work.

 

[Man of Tomorrow]

I think it would be more interesting this time if Reporter Clark had a more serious work-oriented, stone-faced demeanour...

While Superman comes off as more light-hearted and jovial, always smiling and being inspirational.

 

[TheWatcher]

I agree with everything MOT just said.

 

[Young Superman]

If Routh gets cast as Superman again, I'd like to see him have sideburns as Clark Kent/Superman like in Superman: Birthright.

 

[Young Superman]

I think it would be more interesting this time if Reporter Clark had a more serious work-oriented, stone-faced demeanour...

While Superman comes off as more light-hearted and jovial, always smiling and being inspirational.

Agreed

 

[850tgul]

It's pretty hard to deny that the guy is physically perfect for Superman right now. I doubt he has even been working out nearly as much back in the day. In the past 4 years he has matured and gotten much "thicker" than his SR days. I still hold the belief that he was in pretty good shape back then, but he was still young and more naturally trim. You can just see it is his face, neck, everywhere that he is just bigger/more stout. And here's my take on the whole Routh can't be cast b/c it would be confusing to people. When Batman Begins came out, I considered myself someone who was in the general audience. Without following the making of the movie I, and a lot of my friends, thought that Batman Begins was a prequel to Batman 89, or somehow connected to it. I thought that concept might be a little silly. About 10 minutes into the movie I could have given a **** what it was, it was a good movie and I didn't care. If they blow everyone away with the film, do you really think people will be walking out of the movie saying "damn that was a great movie, great action, great dialogue, great drama, but it sucked b/c they didn;t explain what happened to the kid. The GA doesn't care as long as you deliver. The SR/BR haters can't have it both ways. You can't say that the movie was forgettable and then say you can't use Routh b/c everyone will remember SR and think it's a sequel. Make a good movie, different enough from SR in tone and style, and nobody will care. I understand if they want to go older than it won't be Routh, but imo if they cast anyone around around Routh's age they will be somewhat of a letdown appearance wise. And also, this is Superman here, not Hamlet, I understand the subtleties of Clark but c'mon, we don't need Sir Laurence Olivier for the role. Routh's acting can suffice. The guy doesn't even need to act, Brandon Routh is Superman for Christ's sake. Run down the checkist: face, height, voice, build, desire for the role ie not an egomaniac who thinks he's better than the role, experience, off screen behavior. The only knock against the guy is that he is tied to past movie, which again I think may only be a factor for some until the opening scene where it becomes clear this is not SR.

 

[Changeling]

Dammit seeing all these pictures of Routh are making me want him more and more for the role, I just don't wanna get my hopes up.

 

[zman]

It's pretty hard to deny that the guy is physically perfect for Superman right now. I doubt he has even been working out nearly as much back in the day. In the past 4 years he has matured and gotten much "thicker" than his SR days. I still hold the belief that he was in pretty good shape back then, but he was still young and more naturally trim. You can just see it is his face, neck, everywhere that he is just bigger/more stout. And here's my take on the whole Routh can't be cast b/c it would be confusing to people. When Batman Begins came out, I considered myself someone who was in the general audience. Without following the making of the movie I, and a lot of my friends, thought that Batman Begins was a prequel to Batman 89, or somehow connected to it. I thought that concept might be a little silly. About 10 minutes into the movie I could have given a **** what it was, it was a good movie and I didn't care. If they blow everyone away with the film, do you really think people will be walking out of the movie saying "damn that was a great movie, great action, great dialogue, great drama, but it sucked b/c they didn;t explain what happened to the kid. The GA doesn't care as long as you deliver. The SR/BR haters can't have it both ways. You can't say that the movie was forgettable and then say you can't use Routh b/c everyone will remember SR and think it's a sequel. Make a good movie, different enough from SR in tone and style, and nobody will care. I understand if they want to go older than it won't be Routh, but imo if they cast anyone around around Routh's age they will be somewhat of a letdown appearance wise. And also, this is Superman here, not Hamlet, I understand the subtleties of Clark but c'mon, we don't need Sir Laurence Olivier for the role. Routh's acting can suffice. The guy doesn't even need to act, Brandon Routh is Superman for Christ's sake. Run down the checkist: face, height, voice, build, desire for the role ie not an egomaniac who thinks he's better than the role, experience, off screen behavior. The only knock against the guy is that he is tied to past movie, which again I think may only be a factor for some until the opening scene where it becomes clear this is not SR.

I wish you used paragraphs but Quoted for truth none the less.

 

[Young Superman]

I could definitely see Routh pulling off a more stylish Post Crisis Clark Kent, while still looking different enough from Superman visually to make the identity work.

Awesome!

 

[Young Superman]

This is a list of five things I love about John Byrne's Superman that I think shouls be included in the movie.

1) Superman being the sole survivor of Krypton.
2) Corrupt businessman Lex Luthor.
3) Clark as the real man and not a bumbling idiot.
4) Ma and Pa Kent are both still alive.
5) Superman's toned down power level

P.S IMHO Routh could pull off Byrne's Clark Kent and Superman.

 

[Man of Tomorrow]

I don't think Reporter Clark will or should be 'Real' but he won't be bumbling.

Nolan had Bale play 'Playboy Bruce' as an invented, exaggerated over-the-top personality.

Superman's "Reporter Clark" persona is bound to be invented too. Otherwise, it wouldn't work.


But this time I'm down for that invented persona to be overly stern and serious. A 'no-fun' workaholic that no one would suspect. Plenty of people like that in the real world.

The comedy could lie in Lois' frustration through interacting with a person like that.

 

[Young Superman]

Good point, but what do you think of the rest of the things on my list Man of Tomorrow?

 

[Man of Tomorrow]

It's all likely and most definitely going to happen if the Byrne-basis script details are true.

Nolan dislike the sidekicks too, so I think we're lucky here and Superman will be the last of his kind.

 

[Young Superman]

Agreed