Superman returns the star of Brandon Routh shares his point of view on the restart of DCu by James Gunn: “I cried three times”
Bryan Singer’s Superman returns was not really appreciated by fans when he released in theaters in 2006, but many would be suitable that, whatever the faults that the film can have overall, Brandon Routh did a very good job in the role of Clark Kent / Superman.
The lukewarm reception led to a sequence provided for rebuilding, but Routh would have the opportunity to play the man of steel several years later as the Kingdom come Version of the legendary hero DC Comics for CW Crisis on infinite land TV event.
This appearance probably marked the last time of Routh in the iconic red and blue costume, but the actor has often talked about his love for Superman and has clearly a good understanding of what has made him such a popular and lasting character over the years.
While talking to Variety To promote her new horror film, ICKRouth revealed that he had now seen James Gunn SupermanAnd he was a big fan.
“It was very fun. I really enjoyed. I think David [Corenswet] is fantastic. I cried no less than three times. “”
“I see this in a different way. I come from a different point of view,” He added. “I really started when I watch him sail these delicate moments of Superman in the first conversation with Laws and Clark in the apartment. And then all the family stuff for me really hit. It’s a great film. There is a lot in it. I have to go back.”
As for what comes then for Superman and the DCU, Routh will pay special attention.
“I am really excited for the potential of the DC universe”, “ He said. “A successful launch with this is just good for all those who want more of what DC has to offer. There are many large properties that can be explored. ”
Full circle moments. 💙❤️ #Superman now only plays in theaters. Get tickets today: https://t.co/mznvqoysqv pic.twitter.com/8yiot47kjf
– Superman (@Superman) July 21, 2025
Superman Stars David Corenswet in the role of Clark Kent / The Man of Steel, Rachel Brosnahan like Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult like Lex Luthor, Isabela Merced like Hawkgirl, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, Edi Gathegi as M. Terrific, and Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho.
The distribution also priitt Taylor Vince and Neva Howell as “Ma” and “PA” Kent, and the Supergirl of Milly Alcock was confirmed to make its debut before its own Tomorrow’s wife movie.
“And it’s an envelope,” Gunn posted last year once the shoot was ended. “May God bless our casting and our crew whose commitment, creativity and hard work gave life to this project. I decided to make a film on a good man in a world that is not always so much.
Thank you all at the bottom of my heart. It was an honor. The destination was Superman, but the journey was the work and laughter and the emotions and the ideas and the magic that we shared together on the set – and for that, I am eternally grateful. “”
You can consult a synopsis for the film below.
“In his signature style, James Gunn faces the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular mixture of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who is motivated by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humanity.”
