Contrary to some rumors floating around internet-land, Brandon “the hammer” Routh is still the man to play the son of Krypton. We get confirmation thanks to the dudes at AICN:
I just got off the phone with a very high-ranking mole who is absolutely in a position to know what’s happening with this film, and he tells me that it is “absolutely false” that Brandon Routh is out as Superman for the stand-alone series. The only thing that has been determined is that JUSTICE LEAGUE will not feature the actors from the other films. That’s it. Right now, Routh is still Warner’s choice to return if they make another stand-alone SUPERMAN film, and that’s based on conversations as recently as a few weeks ago.
Superman Returns had a lot of problems with the story. I enjoyed myself, and liked some things about the film; but it certainly wasn’t what I wanted from a Superman movie. Brandon Routh however was good stuff, and I thought he did a great job as Superman. I am glad he is coming back and I certainly think that this is the correct decision.
Firing Routh would have been the worst fucking idea ever. He was well received as Supes, and that is quite an accomplishment for a man that was an unknown actor at the time. Get this man back in tights with a decent story (and kick ass action) and watch what happens. We here at The Movie Blog are supporters of Brandon Routh and will burn you with scalding tongs if you mess with him. Routh is Routh.
