Brandon Routh has a chance at Superman again

Now that we know that Zack Snyder will be directing the Superman reboot (here), and what direction it will headed (here), it’s time to get our new Superman. Fans have already mentioned names like Jon Hamm (Mad Men), Tom Welling (Smallville), and Brandon Routh. Snyder has mentioned before that Routh “isn’t likely” to return, but that has all changed.

In an article of the British newspaper, News of the World (via Comic Book Movies), they mention that fans have talked Snyder into considering Routh as Superman. “Superman director Zack Snyder may recast Brandon Routh as the Man of Steel after being impressed by fans,” they said. After Singer’s Superman Returns failed to bring in as much as the studio wanted, they were going to go with a new cast. However, Snyder reveals that Routh will be CONSIDERED for the part after an online fan campaign. “I know! “I didn’t realise there would be such a groundswell”, Snyder said.

Routh was already rumored (here) to get a screen-test, but it was thought since Snyder came on board, that was out of the question. One thing fans can get behind is that Routh was wonderful as Clark Kent/Superman, but may be casting someone else would be the way to go. The Nolans and Goyer have reportedly come up with a new take on the character, which is different compared to Donner’s version. Also, casting Routh may feel like it’s a sequel to Singer’s film, and not a reboot. However, this only means that he’s got a chance at the part. Production is set to begin after Snyder is finished with Sucker Punch in March, so we should know who’s donning the tights soon.

The Man of Steel is scheduled to open in December of 2012.

Matt Keith

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