Superman Returns Man of Steel: The Official Brandon Routh Thread

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Who knows...maybe this is the start of a fruitful acting career for Routh......in Russia. If that Dead Of Night 'trailer' is, as Munroe put it, what 'they' are after... one man's wooden-and-monotone is another man's "Beeeg amerikan mooovie". :oldrazz: :woot:


Outside a gulag, two guards struggle to stave off freezing temperatures...and boredom....


Guard 1: You see Dylan Dog trailer?

Guard 2: Da...nephew has YouTube.

Guard 1: Ees Superman actor, da?

Guard 2: Da...ees Superman actor.

Guard 1: But not Superman movie?

Guard 2: Nyet..movie not Superman. Superman movie stop after one.

Guard 1: Superman movie stop?

Guard 2: Da...Batman director take over Superman.

Guard 1: Batman actor play Superman now?

Guard 2: Nyet...Batman actor only play Batman.

Guard 1: Why Superman actor still act after no more Superman movie?

Guard 2: Maybe Superman actor owe government money.

Guard 1: You like Superman actor?

Guard 2: Nyet. Superman actor is piece of wood. But nephew like Dylan Dog trailer.

Guard 1: Nephew like Batman?

Guard 2: Everyone like Batman.
 
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I gotta say, even though I wanted a new actor as Superman because it's essentially a reboot, but after watching Scott Pilgrim and Brandon's desire to be back in the role, I sorta want him back. He was great in Superman Returns despite the major flaws.

I really hope that Nolan and Co. will at least consider the guy.
 
In a climate where a lead actor in a comic book film can be changed within the snap of a studio's fingers, actor Brandon Routh has been expressing his desire for putting those tights back on. Yeah, it's no surprise that he wants to take the role of Clark Kent/Superman, but does the studio want the same? Regardless of that, it's not stopping Routh from constantly telling people that he'd love to be back for the sequel.

"I don't know, that's up in the air," the actor said when asked whether there's a chance he'll return as the Man of Steel in the upcoming reboot. "I'm sure we'll find out in the future - I certainly would love to return to my character but it's not within my power."


Not a lot of people were pleased with Routh's take of Superman, but the studio at least gave him a try. Does anyone want to see Routh back in the role, and if so is there anything do you think they should change in order to make it better?

You can see Routh, blonde hair and all, in Edgar Wright's "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" out in theaters now.

http://www.latinoreview.com/news/routh-hopes-he-can-put-the-red-cape-on-again-10889
 
hippie_hunter said:
In a climate where a lead actor in a comic book film can be changed within the snap of a studio's fingers, actor Brandon Routh has been expressing his desire for putting those tights back on. Yeah, it's no surprise that he wants to take the role of Clark Kent/Superman, but does the studio want the same? Regardless of that, it's not stopping Routh from constantly telling people that he'd love to be back for the sequel.

"I don't know, that's up in the air," the actor said when asked whether there's a chance he'll return as the Man of Steel in the upcoming reboot. "I'm sure we'll find out in the future - I certainly would love to return to my character but it's not within my power."


Not a lot of people were pleased with Routh's take of Superman, but the studio at least gave him a try. Does anyone want to see Routh back in the role, and if so is there anything do you think they should change in order to make it better?

You can see Routh, blonde hair and all, in Edgar Wright's "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" out in theaters now.

http://www.latinoreview.com/news/routh-hopes-he-can-put-the-red-cape-on-again-10889
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I think Routh is a really good kid, and I appreciate the effort that he put into portraying...and representing...Superman as best he could given the material. On that alone, I think he deserves another shot....hypothetically.

But since they're rebooting, I think it's better for the movie/franchise that they go new across the board....including the most prominent part of it, the lead actor. It's unfortunate for him, but as he's said, he has a lot to be thankful for from just one appearance. the movie needs a new Superman actor to complete the changeover.
 
If Judy Dench can get away with playing M in two completely different Bond continuities, I think Routh can do the same with Superman. Especially if Nolan creates enough differences between his film and Superman Returns.

I just really loved Routh in Scott Pilgrim. One of the best roles in the movie along with Chris Evans and Kieran Culkin.
 
The fact that WB isnt regarding Superman 3.0 as a "reboot" but instead as just another Superman film could hypothetically work towards Brandons favor..

However, it is all up in the air right now. Could go either way.

Rouths popularity at Warners is limited to the higher brass (Horn etc), not directly with Robinov and DC Entertainment.
 
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If Judy Dench can get away with playing M in two completely different Bond continuities, I think Routh can do the same with Superman. Especially if Nolan creates enough differences between his film and Superman Returns.

I just really loved Routh in Scott Pilgrim. One of the best roles in the movie along with Chris Evans and Kieran Culkin.
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Um....

......nnnnn-no. It'd be more like Pierce Brosnan as Bond again....a la, the lead guy. they wanted to reboot, and having a new actor as the lead for a very well-known character sealed it.

Routh did a good job, but it's time for everything to move one, no excuses with what other movies 'get away with', etc. Plus, it's very likely that with Nolan in charge, we'll get an even better actor for Supes, seeing as they probably won't be as locked into finding someone so Reeve-like as Singer was.
 
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The fact that WB isnt regarding Superman 3.0 as a "reboot" but instead as just another Superman film could hypothetically work towards Brandons favor..
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Another Superman film that has no association or connectivity to any prior Superman movies.....that's pretty much what a reboot is. Not including an origin doesn't remove it from that category. You (or WB) can name it what you want, but the fact is that it's a brand new and independent storyline/continuity, regardless of where it 'picks up' in the character's age or what have you.
 
I know it's a reboot and it would be stupid to recast him in the role, but damn he's just a great actor. He was great in Superman Returns, he was great in the two seconds he was in Zack and Miri, and he was great in Scott Pilgrim.
 
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I know it's a reboot and it would be stupid to recast him in the role, but damn he's just a great actor. He was great in Superman Returns, he was great in the two seconds he was in Zack and Miri, and he was great in Scott Pilgrim.
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I wouldn't call him a great actor. Even Hugh Jackman is a much better and far-ranging actor than Routh is, for example. But he's solid enough for certain roles, Supeman potentially being one of them. Unfortunately, it's a potential that may never be fully realized....but he's doing okay outside of it.
 
KalMart said:
Another Superman film that has no association or connectivity to any prior Superman movies.....that's pretty much what a reboot is. Not including an origin doesn't remove it from that category. You (or WB) can name it what you want, but the fact is that it's a brand new and independent storyline/continuity, regardless of where it 'picks up' in the character's age or what have you.
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They said it is "not a reboot or a sequel"

So in their eyes, it is essentially just another Superman film, in a standalone established universe where everyone knows Superman, Lois, Jimmy, Lex etc. A film only developed, as a one shot deal, due to the lawsuit.

Prior to the lawsuit, Robinov was against another Superman film being made. They felt the character could not be successfully handled in a film.

Regardless of what you think a reboot is and what you assume it entails, the studio's perception of this project could be anything at this point.


They aren't trying to set up another Superman film franchaise with this picture. This is not the Superman equivalent to "Batman Begins"
 
Man of Tomorrow said:
They said it is "not a reboot or a sequel"
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Are you/they allergic to the word 'reboot' or something? :O

Man of Tomorrow said:
So in their eyes, it is essentially just another Superman film, in a standalone established universe where everyone knows Superman, Lois, Jimmy, Lex etc. A film only developed, as a one shot deal, due to the lawsuit.

Prior to the lawsuit, Robinov was against another Superman film being made. They felt the character could not be successfully handled in a film.
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Right...so might as well get a disposable, low-investment filmmaker to handle it, since it's just a throwaway project to meet a quota, and nothing more. They don't need too much from the franchise, since they won't have the rights after 2013....ever again...they won't even negotiate a new deal afterwards. So they need someone who just won't care about it any farther than getting it in the can. Someone like....say....Christopher Nolan.

Man of Tomorrow said:
Regardless of what you think a reboot is and what you assume it entails, the studio's perception of this project could be anything at this point.


They aren't trying to set up another Superman film franchaise with this picture. This is not the Superman equivalent to "Batman Begins"
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They key aspect here is that it's definitely not a continuation or connection to any other film version. That's all that matters, whether you call it a reboot, or a stand-alone, or one-shot-deal, etc. You want to call it semantics, fine...but it is what it is. It's either a sequel/prequel....or it's not. Since it's the latter, there's no real reason to keep Routh if it's meant to not be connected with any other Superman movie.

Put it this way...if they try every single avenue of finding someone new...go through every actor on the planet and still can't come up with a Superman...maybe they'll give him a call out of sheer desperation to make that 2013 release date. Aside from that, if it's a new Superman movie, it calls for a new lead actor.

If it were so important to them to keep Routh as Superman, they would have found a way of making a sequel/prequel to SR, with or without Singer's involvement, just like they did with Wolverine. Also...if the sole purpose was just to get out a Superman movie...ANY Superman movie by 2013, the easier route to take would be...yep...a sequel because you at least have some recent familiarity.

But since it's not a sequel....well.....pick your favorite word. ;)
 
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hippie_hunter said:
If Judy Dench can get away with playing M in two completely different Bond continuities, I think Routh can do the same with Superman. Especially if Nolan creates enough differences between his film and Superman Returns.

I just really loved Routh in Scott Pilgrim. One of the best roles in the movie along with Chris Evans and Kieran Culkin.
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The girl that played Knives was great too. Such a great ensamble cast top to bottom. Movie is awesome too. Really. Go watch it everbody, it's SO much fun and spectacular. And original. :yay:

Brandon as Todd Ingram,

http://i35.tinypic.com/2j3rxwj.jpg

Really funny scene! :woot:


More Todd,
http://www.totalfilm.com/features/scott-pilgrim-vs-springfield/todd-ingram#content
 
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KalMart said:
If it were so important to them to keep Routh as Superman, they would have found a way of making a sequel/prequel to SR, with or without Singer's involvement, just like they did with Wolverine. Also...if the sole purpose was just to get out a Superman movie...ANY Superman movie by 2013, the easier route to take would be...yep...a sequel because you at least have some recent familiarity.

But since it's not a sequel....well.....pick your favorite word. ;)
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Exactamundo, Kal...

Retaining the lead actor in a franchise such as this means retaining any familiarity that any portion of the audience might have had with any element of the film, even if it was minor.

In this case, Warner Bros. has ultimately chosen to "go another way."

These things usually have a way of working out for the best.

Despite coming off the most financially successful Bond film in history at that point, EON/Sony/MGM didn't feel comfortable mounting a version of Casino Royale with Brosnan in the lead (even though he wanted to do a version of that story). What EON/Sony/MGM did with Dame Dench was a bold move, and it worked. But it was highly unusual.

As I believe I may have said some time ago, either to Show or publicly -- it ain't personal, folks, it's just business (which can - and often does - include decisions based on creative factors as well as monetary ones).

:word:
 
The poll is a sham anyway...you can vote as many times as you want.

Perhaps there's something more worthwhile to post around here, eh?
 
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