Brandon Routh, famed for his role in Superman Returns, could be donning the iconic Man of Steel suit once again for an upcoming television series.
Back in 2006, Brandon Routh swooped onto screens as the caped crusader in Superman Returns, a role that seemed as fleeting as a speeding bullet. But fear not, fellow citizens of Metropolis, for Routh’s rendition of Superman soared back into action during the Arrowverse’s Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover event.
And now, hold onto your capes, because the man who made us believe a man could fly might just be gearing up for another round! That’s right, former Arrowverse executive producer Marc Guggenheim is dropping hints faster than a speeding locomotive about a potential sequel series to Superman Returns.
In a social media post on X, Guggenheim spilled the Kryptonian beans, teasing, “Brandon [Routh] and I have been chatting about a sequel series. We’ve got some super exciting ideas up our sleeves…”
Could this be the triumphant return we’ve been waiting for? Stay tuned, citizens, as we brace ourselves for the epic saga of Superman’s resurgence!
Marc Guggenheim couldn’t contain his admiration for Brandon Routh’s Superman, and boy, did he gush like a fountain of fanboy delight! In one X post, he swooned over a GIF of Routh’s Superman soaring through the Arrowverse skies, declaring it the “Coolest thing we ever did.” Talk about giving us all a super-sized dose of nostalgia!
But wait, there’s more! Another fan zoomed in on the intricate details of Routh’s iconic costume from his Crisis on Infinite Earths stint, prompting Guggenheim to shower praise like confetti at a hero’s parade. With a twinkle in his eye, he humbly acknowledged, “I was very privileged to work with some very wonderful, very talented — very clever — people…” Ah, the modesty of a superhero savant! We’re all just living in his comic book world.
Will Brandon Routh be back as Superman?
Picture this: Superman Returns, the epic legacy sequel that dared to take the baton from the legendary Christopher Reeve and pass it to none other than Brandon Routh. With Routh at the helm, we witnessed the Man of Steel’s grand comeback after a five-year hiatus, all while dodging the nefarious schemes of Lex Luthor, played by Kevin Spacey. Talk about a super-sized showdown!
Now, cue the drumroll… Superman Returns raked in over $391 million worldwide, but hold onto your capes, folks, because Warner Bros. was left scratching their heads faster than a speeding bullet. Despite the global box office success, the studio was left feeling like they’d been hit with a Kryptonite punch, considering the hefty budget and sky-high expectations.
But fear not, citizens of Metropolis! Plans to continue Routh’s reign as Superman were scrapped faster than you can say “up, up, and away,” paving the way for Henry Cavill’s takeover in the action-packed Man of Steel in 2013. Cavill soared through the skies as Superman, even making a final cameo in Black Adam before passing the torch to the next hero.
And who might that be, you ask? None other than David Corenswet, set to grace the silver screen as the next live-action Clark Kent in Superman: Legacy, coming to theaters in 2025. But wait, there’s more! Brace yourselves for another cinematic adventure because James Gunn has teased an unconnected Superman flick from J. J. Abrams, promising a DC Elseworlds extravaganza!
So, grab your popcorn and prepare for a super-powered binge session because Superman Returns is now streaming on Prime Video and Max, ready to whisk you away on a flight of superhero nostalgia!
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