Meet the new 'Superman'
2004-10-25 15:01
California - Warner Bros Pictures has chosen Brandon Routh, a 25-year-old actor from Iowa, as the Man of Steel in the studio's upcoming Superman epic.
The untitled Superman movie is expected to begin principal photography in Australia early next year for release in 2006.
The film will be produced by Jon Peters, Bryan Singer and Gilbert Adler from a screenplay by Michael Dougherty & Dan Harris. No other casting has been announced.
"We are so pleased to have put this extraordinary team of filmmakers and talent together and to be moving forward with a project we've all anticipated so much. I think we're going to make a Superman movie that all of us can be very proud to bring to our audience around the world," said Alan Horn, President and Chief Operating Officer of Warner Bros.
Routh was chosen following an exhaustive search that spanned the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. Thousands of candidates were interviewed before the final selection was made.
"Contrary to speculation, it was always my absolute intention to hire an unknown for this role. Brandon is an extremely fine actor who possesses the physical qualifications of Clark Kent/Superman. But he also embodies the legacy and history of this character in a way that makes me certain he's the right choice," Singer commented.
Routh's television credits include One Life to Live, Gilmore Girls, Will & Grace and Cold Case. He recently wrapped his first feature role in the upcoming film Deadly, starring opposite Laura Prepon.