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As of today, the Superman reboot has a script, a director and a confirmed villain (not bad considering this morning we only had one of the three). The big story that remains, of course, is who will be donning the cape. As we've previously reported, Brandon Routh, who played the role in Bryan Singer's Superman Returns, has developed quite a heavy fan-base and would love to take on the role again. Sadly, it seems like it's not meant to be. Variety spoke with Zack Snyder today about accepting the job of director, and he let loose a detail that is going to disappoint a lot of fans. According to the article, Snyder has said it "isn't likely" that Routh will play the role again in the Christopher Nolan produced film.
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This just saddens me alot....
He was a perfect Superman and looked just like the old Superman. He was really dedicated to his part in Returns and really wanted to play a part in the new one. What other Actor is going to be that devoted to the movie?
I think Routh did an excellent job. I know a lot of fans have panned him about it, but I think that's just overall dislike for the film. Brandon Routh really felt like Superman, and played Clark Kent perfectly. He brought in the same feel that Chris Reeves did, without going so far as to emulate him. I think he was great for the role, and really wish they'd give him another chance.
As far as a replacement....I'm stuck too. I know many people are already clamoring for Tom Welling, but I don't think he'd make the switch very well.
they could do a lot worse than getting routh back, at least let the guy audition.
in my opinion he was one of the better choices they made with the last movie.
i think welling would be a mistake unless the plan is to have the movie be a continuation of the smallville universe.
and you know, i wouldn't mind that.