Bryan Singer’s Superman Returns was not precisely popular with followers when it hit theaters again in 2006, however many would agree that, no matter faults the film could have general, Brandon Routh did a reasonably good job within the position of Clark Kent/Superman.
The movie’s tepid reception led to a deliberate sequel being scrapped, however Routh would get the chance to play the Man of Metal a few years later because the Kingdom Come model of the legendary DC Comics hero for the CW’s Disaster on Infinite Earths tv occasion.
This look almost definitely marked Routh’s closing time within the iconic purple and blue swimsuit, however the actor has usually spoken about his love for Superman and clearly has a robust grasp of what is made him such a preferred and enduring character through the years.
Whereas chatting with Variety to advertise his new horror film, Ick, Routh revealed that he has now seen James Gunn’s Superman, and he was an enormous fan.
“It was lots of enjoyable. I actually loved it. I believe David [Corenswet] is implausible. I cried a minimum of thrice.”
“I see this otherwise. I come at it from a unique perspective,” he added. “I actually acquired into it as I’m watching him navigate these tough Superman moments within the first dialog with Lois and Clark within the condo. After which the entire household stuff for me actually hit. It’s an enormous film. There’s loads in there. I’ve to go see it once more.”
As for what comes subsequent for Superman and the DCU, Routh will likely be paying shut consideration.
“I actually am excited for the potential for the DC Universe,” he mentioned. “A profitable launch with that is simply good for everyone who needs extra of what DC has to supply. There are lots of nice properties that may be explored.”
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— Superman (@Superman) July 21, 2025
Superman stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent/the Man of Metal, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Nathan Fillion as Man Gardner, Edi Gathegi as Mr. Terrific, and Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho.
The forged additionally Pruitt Taylor Vince and Neva Howell as “Ma” and “Pa” Kent, and Milly Alcock’s Supergirl has been confirmed to make her debut forward of her personal Lady of Tomorrow film.
“And that’s a wrap,” Gunn posted final 12 months when filming concluded. “God bless our forged and crew whose dedication, creativity, and onerous work have introduced this challenge to life. I got down to make a film a few good man in a world that isn’t at all times a lot. And the goodness and kindness and love I’ve encountered every day on the set has impressed me and thrust me ahead once I felt too spent to maneuver by myself.
Thanks all from the underside of my coronary heart. It has been an honor. The vacation spot has been Superman, however the journey has been the toil and the laughter and the feelings and concepts and magic we’ve shared collectively on set – and for that I’m without end grateful.”
You possibly can try a synopsis for the film under.
“In his signature fashion, James Gunn takes on the unique superhero within the newly imagined DC universe with a singular mix of epic motion, humor and coronary heart, delivering a Superman who’s pushed by compassion and an inherent perception within the goodness of humankind.”