RUMOR: Brandon Routh Could Be Getting His Own Superman Series

It’s a bird; it’s a plane, it’s Brandon Routh’s Superman! Fans are wanting more of Routh’s Superman, and they may soon get it!

Crisis on Infinite Earths had Routh don the cape once more, and fans absolutely loved it. Now, Instagram user ‘itsryanunicomb‘ has previously reported on DC-related media, revealing concept arts and information that has proven correct.

Yesterday, he shared information on Instagram that tell of a possible Superman-series featuring Brandon Routh as the titular character.

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[RUMOUR] I have heard this twice now in too close a fashion for it to be a false lead, so I’m willing to put this out there. Due to an overwhelmingly positive response to his brief appearance in the 2019/20 CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS crossover event; actor Brandon Routh, Producer Greg Berlanti & a small collection of creatives originally involved in 2006’s “Superman Returns” have met with WarnerBros over the last few days to discuss the potential of a Post Crisis SUPERMAN limited series for The CW or the more likely option, HBOmax. The outing would see Routh return as the titular character and reunite him with “established characters in Superman lore”. This would be developed alongside the recently announced straight to series SUPERMAN & LOIS, also Produced by Greg Berlanti. #Superman #SupermanReturns #SupermanAndLois #BrandonRouth #GregBerlanti #HBOmax #DcTv #TheCW

A post shared by The MandaloRYAN (@itsryanunicomb) on Jan 17, 2020 at 5:12pm PST

Since then, a YouTuber (Pagey) has also made a video sharing the information, believing it to be true. In the video, Pagey explains that the source is reliable and that a show featuring Routh as Superman is more than possible. Pagey has devoted his channel to all-things related to DC, focusing heavily on DC-TV content.

Brandon Routh has also played Ray Palmer/The Atom in the Arrowverse, with him as a lead in DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. However, as of October 26, 2019, Routh confirmed his departure from the show.

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My final day of filming with my #LegendsFamily. I love you all & appreciate the 5 seasons we’ve spent together. It hasn’t always been easy, but I think that’s what makes it harder to leave—getting through the growing pains of the first few seasons has bonded us. ???????? And made the last three seasons a blast! I’ve never been at a job this long, so this is new for me. ???? I think I will miss you all and the fun we’ve had making this silly show on the #Waverider—as much as I’ll miss bringing #RayPalmer to life. Love & blessings on a great finish to the season. ????????❤️❤️❤️

A post shared by Brandon Routh (@brandonjrouth) on Oct 25, 2019 at 1:49pm PDT

HBO Max or The CW?

The timing of it all seems too conspicuous with Crisis on Infinite Earths, and Routh not currently working. However, a limited-series with The CW Network seems unlikely as it’s not the fashion of CW to do a limited-series. In saying that, it would be the perfect opportunity for HBO to add another series for fans to look forward to with HBO Max.

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The limited-series could potentially lead to plans/ideas that were planned for the Superman Returns sequel. Villains like Brainiac or even Bizarro could take the spotlight, instead of the usual Lex Luthor.

It appears that DC TV/film media are finally embracing the idea of a shared multiverse, instead of separating everything. Perhaps a series with Brandon Routh could even lead to an appearance in the DCEU.