Superman Returns

[MacGuffin]

Caviezel Wants Superman Role

Jim Caviezel is struggling to land the lead role in the new Superman movie - because director Bryan Singer wants an unknown actor. The Passion Of The Christ heart-throb admits he is in talks to star in Superman Returns - but looks set to miss out because he's too famous. Caviezel tells American website IESB.Com, "It appeals to me a great deal, but I haven't seen a script yet. I like to play iconic characters, and I see the role of Superman as a big responsibility. Playing Superman would be a great challenge. I have had no direct, face-to-face talks with Bryan Singer. All talking has been done through mediators." But Singer recently told Ain't-it-cool.Com, "James Caviezel is a wonderful actor. But I'm committed to casting an unknown." Caviezel, meanwhile, knows if he manages to persuade Singer to change his mind, he could never outdo the original Superman, Christopher Reeve - who passed away on Sunday. He says, "Christopher Reeve is the greatest Superman ever in my mind. The original movies transcend what is common in film because they mix comedy and drama so well."

[Kal]

I hope he doesnt get it... I dont see it happening... I'm not sure if its the right thing but I wish Tom Welling would play Superman in the movie

[Stefen]

Who cares about this movie anymore. It's the new Indiana Jones 4.

[MacGuffin]

Superman Flies with No-Name?



Is a former player on the MTV soap Undressed about to get dressed up as the new big-screen Superman?

The studio isn't commenting; a movie news Website is--and it says it has the scoop on Brandon Routh.

Um, who's Brandon Routh...?

According to LatinoReview.com, Routh is the ex-Undressed man who's been tapped by director Bryan Singer to don cape and tights in the upcoming Superman movie.

Routh previously donned the Superman emblem, if not the cape and tights, last Halloween. This, also according to LatinoReview.com, which has the party picture to prove it.

On Monday, Warner Bros., the studio behind the Superman franchise, didn't deny the report. It didn't confirm it, either. Officially, it had "no comment."

The fan site Superman-V.com previously reported that Routh screen-tested for the part back when Charlie's Angels director McG was calling the shots. In August, it said Routh had been called back in by Singer, who came aboard after McG packed in his halo in July.

By Superman-V.com's count, Routh was one of six actors put in front of the camera by the Man of Steel-scouting McG. He was neither the biggest name of the bunch (that honor would go to Roswell's Jason Behr), nor the smallest (if nothing else, Routh's just as unknown as one Mike Vogel).

Oddly, after reputedly nixing onetime Superman director Brett Ratner's leading-man choice (Matthew Bomer) as too obscure, Warners has fixated on no-names to help restore its superhero series.

Routh's credits would seem to make him a perfect fit for the job. He's worked--an episode of Will & Grace last January, a bit on the Gilmore Girls three years ago, a 2001-02 stint on ABC soap One Life to Live, the aforementioned Undressed gig--he's just not famous.

The Iowa native turned 25 on Oct. 9. As LatinoReview.com pointed out, that's the same day Christopher Reeve, the last big-screen Superman, suffered the coma-inducing cardiac arrest that led to his death the next day at the age of 52.

On his Website, Ain't It Cool News' Harry Knowles speculates Warners is holding off on news of Routh's casting out of respect for Reeve and his unexpected death.

The Singer-directed Superman flick is slated for a summer 2006 release. Presumably, someone will have been officially cast by then.

[Kal]

I saw that today in Krypton site... its bullshit really... I cant believe that guy is Superman. If they were picking an unknown and so young I would definetly go with Tom Welling.

[cine]

If they were picking an unknown and so young I would definetly go with Tom Welling.

Not so sure Tom Welling is an unknown as I believe he plays Clark Kent on a television show.. unless I'm thinking of another Tom Welling.

[Kal]

If they were picking an unknown and so young I would definetly go with Tom Welling.

Not so sure Tom Welling is an unknown as I believe he plays Clark Kent on a television show.. unless I'm thinking of another Tom Welling.

Well he is an unknown to Hollywood and he hasnt done much in movies at all (only in Cheaper by the Dozen I think). Smallville viewers and fans know him but compared to Jim Caviezel or some of the other names they were talking about he is an unknown.

Its not me who said it, but the rumors over the past couple of months.

[Weak2ndAct]

Who's playing Superman?

To quote my favorite comedian, during his most glorious bit ever:

"...No no, I'm sorry... the correct answer is: who gives a shit?"

[Myxo]

Anyone think Singer can come up with a tolerance theme for his Superman movie too?

[MacGuffin]

I saw that today in Krypton site... its bullshit really... I cant believe that guy is Superman.

Believe it...

Little-Known Actor Cast As Superman

A little-known actor has been cast as Superman in a big-budget film slated for 2006, according to Variety magazine.

Brandon Routh, 25, of Norwalk, has appeared in the soap opera "One Life to Live" and just finished his first feature film, "Deadly."

He attended the University of Iowa and has had guest appearances on the television shows "Cold Case," "Gilmore Girls" and "Will and Grace." He also appeared on the third season of MTV's "Undressed."

Routh's father, Ron Routh, confirmed the Variety report but declined further comment because his son has not signed a contract.

He said he's been told publicity about the movie won't happen until after it's shot. "Their motive is to keep the mystique up," he said.

[Kal]

thats crazy... oh well... lets see what happens

[modage]

lets hope this isnt a Hayden Christensen.

[Just Withnail]

Well, not to be picky, but it's techically impossible for someone to be two persons at the same time.

[Gold Trumpet]

lets hope this isnt a Hayden Christensen.

I use to think he was terrible with just seeing him in Star Wars, but after seeing Shattered Glass, he's actually quite good. Lucas looked for good talent and found it and then through his control, drained it.

[Thrindle]

lets hope this isnt a Hayden Christensen.

I use to think he was terrible with just seeing him in Star Wars, but after seeing Shattered Glass, he's actually quite good. Lucas looked for good talent and found it and then through his control, drained it.

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