Is Brandon Routh Returning as Superman? Marc Guggenheim Sets the Record Straight
Brandon Routh’s return as Superman is not happening, at least not anytime soon. Before the actor portrayed Ray Palmer/The Atom in The CW’s Arrowverse, he actually portrayed the Man of Steel in Superman Returns in 2006. He reprised his role as Superman for the “Crisis on Infinite Earths” crossover event. While it initially didn’t seem like anything would come of it, Arrowverse boss Marc Guggenheim made some comments about it that he’s now clarifying.
The Story Behind Marc Guggenheim’s Comments
Earlier this month, Guggenheim replied to a fan on Twitter, who expressed their desire to have a longer return of Routh as Superman’s Kingdom Come version but was “forever grateful” for “Crisis.” Guggenheim then shared that he and Routh “have talked about a sequel series. We have some really exciting ideas…” This had fans hoping for more, even despite Superman & Lois getting canceled due to too many Supermen, but Guggenheim is making his comments clear.
Clarification by Marc Guggenheim
The Legends of Tomorrow creator took to his website to share that he didn’t mean for his comment to go viral and initially thought nothing of it. “A friend of mine, a comic shop owner, texted me that suddenly his Facebook feed was nothing but articles about the comment. Some of which exaggerated said comment into a ‘possibility’ or even ‘talks’ which haven’t happened, unless you count Brandon’s and my little chats.”
The Future of Brandon Routh as Superman
Considering the Arrowverse is no more following the end of The Flash last year and The CW’s final DC series, Superman & Lois, ending later this year, it’s unlikely any type of Superman sequel series starring Brandon Routh will not be happening. At least, not anytime soon. Fans can still hope; just don’t expect him to make a big comeback.