2004 Movie News Archives
October 21, 2004: Official Announcement - Warner Bros. Pictures Casts Brandon Routh as Superman
Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that Brandon Routh, a 25-year-old native of Iowa with television and film acting experience, has been cast as The Man of Steel in the Studio's upcoming Superman epic, to be directed by Bryan Singer. The announcement was made today by Jeff Robinov, President of Production for Warner Bros. Pictures.The untitled Superman movie is expected to begin principal photography in Australia early next year for release in summer, 2006. It is produced by Jon Peters, Bryan Singer and Gilbert Adler from a screenplay by Michael Dougherty & Dan Harris. No other casting has been announced.
Stated Alan Horn, President and Chief Operating Officer of Warner Bros., "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."
Routh was chosen for the role of Superman 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.
Singer commented on his choice of a star, saying "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."
"We respect and appreciate the intense interest that our fans around the world have in Superman, and we went everywhere in search of a talented actor who would represent his look, character and presence," said Robinov. "We think Brandon is a gifted young performer who can re-energize this iconic character and excite new audiences about the legend of Superman."
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.
2004 Movie News
Listed below are all the Movie News items archived for 2004 organized into 5 categories:New “Superman” Movie News:
- January 14, 2004: Superman in Sydney? Selma Blair for Lois?
- January 17, 2004: Wolfgang Peterson Replacing McG?
- January 18, 2004: Ashton Kutcher Wants to be Superman?
- January 18, 2004: JJ Abrams Talks Superman Movie
- January 20, 2004: Superman Confirmed to Shoot in Sydney Australia?
- January 21, 2004: Martin Henderson Approached for Superman Movie
- January 28, 2004: Beyonce and Depp in New Superman Movie?
- January 29, 2004: Beyonce NOT Lois Lane
- February 4, 2004: Bruce Willis as Lex Luthor?
- February 7, 2004: Beyonce Wants to be Lois Lane
- February 18, 2004: Mark Millar Says McG Superman Movie Won't Happen
- March 7, 2004: Allison Mack Talks Superman Movie
- March 14, 2004: Jimmy Olsen Casting Rumor
- March 18, 2004: Tatopoulos Says Superman Movie Back On Again
- April 13, 2004: McG Makes Superman Movie Presentation to WB Execs
- May 10, 2004: AICN Rumors on Superman Movie
- May 19, 2004: Stan Winston to Create Superman Movie Costume?
- May 20, 2004: Special Effects Team Chosen for Superman Movie?
- May 20, 2004: Donner Against Making a New Superman Movie
- May 24, 2004: Superman Movie Special Effects and Costume Designer Rumors Confirmed
- May 25, 2004: Superman Movie Ready to Fly?
- May 26, 2004: More Superman Movie Rumors
- June 1, 2004: Superman Movie Tidbits
- June 2, 2004: Warning! False Tom Welling Report!
- June 9, 2004: Superman Homepage Staff on Superman Movie
- June 9, 2004: Superman in Sydney
- June 9, 2004: Tom Welling NOT Testing for Superman Movie
- June 15, 2004: McG's Uncertain Interview About Superman Movie
- June 17, 2004: Superman Movie Ready to Take Off
- June 18, 2004: Vin Diesel for Lex Luthor?
- June 23, 2004: The Many (Possible) Faces of Superman
- June 28, 2004: McG Out, Bay In?
- July 2, 2004: Michael Bay Not Directing Superman
- July 9, 2004: Singer on Superman? LaBeouf as Jimmy?
- July 12, 2004: McG Confirms His Departure
- July 18, 2004: “X-Men” Director to Take on Superman Franchise
- July 20, 2004: John Ottman to Edit and Score Superman Movie
- July 21, 2004: LA Times Explores History of New Superman Movie
- July 21, 2004: Donners and Reeve Producing Superman Movie?
- July 27, 2004: Jim Caviezel Wants to be Superman
- August 4, 2004: Battle For Superman/Superboy Rights Continues
- August 5, 2004: Singer Makes Offer to Welling?
- August 6, 2004: Bryan Singer Does Deal with WB
- August 9, 2004: Superman Movie Casting Call
- August 10, 2004: Director Searches for New 'Superman'
- August 11, 2004: Guy Dyas Joins Superman Movie
- August 12, 2004: Welling Signs on for New Movie... but which one?
- August 16, 2004: Conrad Coleby Tests for Superman
- August 17, 2004: NY Post on Casting for Superman
- August 18, 2004: No Super Deal for ESC
- August 21, 2004: No Meeting Between Welling & Singer
- August 30, 2004: Is Jim Caviezel Superman?
- August 30, 2004: Superman Auditions & Location Scouting
- August 30, 2004: Jeph Loeb Says “Tom Welling is NOT Superman”
- September 2, 2004: Charity War over Caviezel as Superman
- September 3, 2004: “World's Finest” Michael O'Hearn Auditions for Superman
- September 14, 2004: Superman Movie Script First Draft Completed?
- September 26, 2004: Bryan Singer Talks at NYU about Superman
- September 26, 2004: Sam Heughan Meets with Bryan Singer
- September 27, 2004: Dan Harris Talks Superman Script
- October 3, 2004: More from Singer on Superman
- October 12, 2004: Bryan Singer Talks About Superman Movie
- October 17, 2004: Brandon Routh Cast as Superman?
- October 18, 2004: Casting Decision Close on Lois Lane
- October 19, 2004: Kevin Spacey to Play Lex Luthor?
- October 20, 2004: Bryan Singer Confirms Brandon Routh as Superman
- October 20, 2004: Dan Harris Talks Superman Movie
- October 20, 2004: Casting Lois Lane - Six in the Mix
- October 21, 2004: Official Announcement - Warner Bros. Pictures Casts Brandon Routh as Superman
- October 25, 2004: Mark Millar Admits $1000 Defeat Over Superman Casting
- October 26, 2004: Superman Movie Rumors and Reports
- October 28, 2004: Brandon Routh - A Little Perspective
- October 30, 2004: Imageworks to Create Superman Special Effects
- November 5, 2004: USA Today on New Superman Movie
- November 7, 2004: Ratner Approves of Superman Casting
- November 9, 2004: Previous Graphic Designer Talks about “Superman Lives”
- November 11, 2004: Bryan Singers Talks on Radio About Superman
- November 15, 2004: Building Superman Movie Sets in Australia
- November 21, 2004: Has Kevin Spacey Signed on as Lex Luthor?
- November 22, 2004: Bryan Singer on Casting Brandon Routh as Superman
- November 30, 2004: Lois Lane Rumors and Digital Character Advancements for Superman Movie
- December 1, 2004: Jack Larson Turns Down Perry White Role?
- December 3, 2004: Dan Harris Talks Superman Script
- December 7, 2004: Jimmy Olsen - Topher Out? Ashmore In?
- December 8, 2004: Dan Harris Says “Superman” Bigger Than “X2”
- December 14, 2004: Alec Gillis Talks Superman Movie
- December 22, 2004: Superman Heading for Queensland Australia
- January 19, 2004: Christopher Reeve “Pass It On” Billboard
- January 27, 2004: VH1 to Air “Superhero Super Secret Movie Rules”
- March 21, 2004: Fans Clamor for “Superman II” Donner Cut
- April 2, 2004: “Superman: The Movie” Costume For Sale!
- April 21, 2004: Superman Movie Prop on Auction
- May 4, 2004: Christopher Reeve to Direct 'Personal' Film
- May 5, 2004: Arclight Cinemas to Present Director Richard Donner Q&A Following “Superman: The Movie”
- June 8, 2004: Sarah Douglas to Star in New Theatre Production
- July 1, 2004: Warner Bros. Moves to Bring Extended “Superman II” to DVD
- July 2, 2004: Marlon Brando Dies at 80
- July 7, 2004: Superman Movie Animator Ronald Potter Dies
- July 9, 2004: “Spider-Man 2” Copies “Superman II”
- August 19, 2004: Superman Movie Storyboards For Sale
- August 30, 2004: Lenny Luthor Remembers “Superman IV”
- September 16, 2004: John Williams to Receive Christmas Honor
- October 11, 2004: Comic Strips in Memory of Christopher Reeve
- October 11, 2004: Colleagues Remember Christopher Reeve
- October 11, 2004: Christopher Reeve Dies!
- October 12, 2004: Christopher Reeve Memorial Service
- October 12, 2004: More Tributes for Christopher Reeve
- October 12, 2004: Christopher Reeve's Film Project Lives On
- October 19, 2004: Christopher Reeve Private Memorial Service
- October 21, 2004: Christopher Reeve's Work Lives On
- October 25, 2004: Life Size Christopher Reeve Statue Unveiling
- October 25, 2004: Richard Donner Appearing at Screenwriting Expo
- October 29, 2004: Friends, family gather at Juilliard for Reeve memorial
- November 10, 2004: Minnie Driver to Host Christopher Reeve Gala
- November 11, 2004: Omaha “Superman: The Movie” Screening to Aid Reeve Charity
- December 6, 2004: A Look at Superman in Total Film Magazine
- December 20, 2004: Reeve Finalist in Most Inspiring Person of the Year Awards
- June 23, 2004: The Search for George Reeves Continues
- September 22, 2004: Adrien Brody Cast in Superman Biopic
- January 27, 2004: Supergirl Movie Update
- February 22, 2004: “Supergirl 2” Casting Call
- October 10, 2004: An Aussie to Play Supergirl?
- December 21, 2004: Supergirl Movie Still a Few Years Away
- May 25, 2004: Dreamwatch Lists The Top 10 Comic-Book Movies of All Time
- July 1, 2004: A Look at the History of Superhero Movies
- July 22, 2004: Fan Film News
- July 22, 2004: Supergirl Composer Jerry Goldsmith Dies in L.A.
- July 25, 2004: More Superman Related Fan Film News
- December 20, 2004: “Tomorrow's Memoir” Filmmaker Interviewed
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