True, it's all about the body language and mannerisms that sell his "disguise."

Man, I miss Reeve.



-Doc

Please, no. I've always hated that look. The reasons behind Superman's powers have to do with his "dense molecular structure", the gravity on Krypton, the Sun, etc. They have nothing to do with him being a big muscle-bound freak.

Clark Kent = big corn-fed lummox

Superman = titanic chiseled demigod

With posture, clothing, and **ACTING** that totally can be pulled off.

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It's nerdy to pay attention to dialogue?

And I agree tha Superman shouldn't look like the Hulk. Curt Swan drew him to be borderline overweight; John Byrne made him look like a truck with a tiny head.

...says the poster with the username 'Superboy'.

Let's not forget about Flash's Rogues either...

If I wasn't too lazy to go find one, this would be the perfect opp to post a PWNED! picture!

Can anyone here picture another actor that can replace Brandon Routh's shoes? I would like to hear opinions. I really think that if they remake Superman, Routh should get the part.

Yes, I still Welling is a better fit and a better actor.

I don't know. I can go with not making him look like "the hulk" but I still think he needs to be slightly bigger. I would have Routh put on just bit more muscle in the next flick.

I mean hell, Kal has been lifting heavy shit since his powers came online in his teens. Even solar powered Kryptonians must gain mass when lifting heavy weight over time.

Tom Welling all the way! He's a good actor and perfect for the role...He must work out for Smallville, but they probably have it monitered so that he keeps fit, but not mega buff. For the movie, he'll get the mega-buff training, and that will be fine. Hasn't anyone seen that photo of Jake Gylanhall for Prince of Persia? He's mega buff for that film, and he's normally scrawny.

Brandon Routh is a bad actor - he had his chance and that's enough. Let Tom Welling be Superman. I'm sure they could sell even more Smallville DVDs if Welling becomes Superman...

Too bad Welling's voice isn't his strong suit. It's just a weak sounding voice.

I concede it is not the best, but I don't think it is a liability. I think Routh's lack of acting chops is a bigger issue. In addition, Routh looks like a guy who is on roids to fill the part. Welling is a much more natural big dude.

Yep

I assume that is an attempt at humor, but it doesn't change the fact that Welling is a bigger, huskier dude and Routh is a soap opera star who cheated and it doesn't look right.

Humbug on you! It's still a cool ass pic!

Listen, I realized Welling had some guns on 'em when I watched Smallville last season. Hell, you could probably even find my post in the TV Forum where I posted as much.

But listen, everyone knows Routh was picked to Channel Christoper Reeve. That's no secret.

His acting, his looks, his build, his voice, his Clark Kent, and his Superman all had the "Christopher and Dana Reeve stamp of approval". That said, neither Routh nor his acting was bad in "SR". In fact, Routh was probably the only thing that saved that film and mind you, I generally liked "SR". Welling is great, in Smallville. But I just don't know if he can pull off a full on Superman after being the whiny bitch farmboy who barely wants to learn to fly, and who only wants to stay home and fuck Lana**.


**Not that I blame him for wanting to stay home fucking Lana while the world goes to shit.

I agree with you in the point that I don't think Routh was the problem, either. However, I still think Welling would do a better job and is also a better actor for the part.

And assuming the channeling Reeves experiment will no longer be tested, they should just roll with Welling. Reeve is Reeve. The old Supermans are a separate entity. Start all over.

Brendan Fraser
Eric Close
David Boreanaz

Just off the top of my head. Don't have a problem with another "unkown", as long as this one can ACT.

I've always been on the Welling bandwagon, but what about someone like Clive Owen? Don't know if he could pull off Superman's voice, but I like his look for Supes.

Tom Welling reminds me of a character from 90210.

I cannot picture him as superman in a movie.

Clive is cool but there's something "too dark" about him. Not "dark" in a bad way mind you. Just in a may be too dark to play The Big Blue Boyscout kinda way.

I would say Routh is much more 90210...

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Nah welling is a pretty boy.

Routh looks more Superman-ish lol

Welling is Dawson's Creek...