David James/Warner Bros/Dc Comics/Kobal/Shutterstock; Jessica Miglio/Warner Bros. Pictures Brandon Routh in 2006's Superman Returns; David Corenswet in 2025's SupermanBrandon Routh is weighing in on David Corenswet's Superman movie. I think David [Corenswet] is fantastic," Routh, who was also promoting his new movie Ick, told the outlet. Routh's own portrayal of Clark Kent / Superman in Superman Returns marked the first time Warner Bros. rebooted the character for the big screen in the 21st century. Superman Returns was produced as a sequel to Christopher Reeve's original two Superman movies, released in 1978 and 1980, respectively. I have to go see it again.”Rick Kern/Getty Brandon Routh on Sept. 21, 2024Routh's own time as Superman on the big screen was hampered by what the studio perceived as a lackluster box office response to Superman Returns.
Source: The Times July 22, 2025 22:22 UTC