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Brandon Routh ‘Cried Three Times’ During David Corenswet’s Superman

Brandon Routh praised James Gunn’s emotionally resonant reboot as a promising launch for DC Studios’ new cinematic universe.

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Superman Returns actor Brandon Routh thinks David Corenswet's portrayal of Man of Steel is fantastic
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Overview

  • Brandon Routh said he “cried no less than three times” while watching David Corenswet navigate key Superman moments on screen.
  • The film was written and directed by DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn and represents the first live-action installment under the Gunn-Safran leadership.
  • Since its July 11 release, Superman has grossed over $400 million worldwide and continues to receive strong audience and critical acclaim.
  • Routh noted the depth of the family dynamics in the story and said he plans to see the movie again to catch all its nuances.
  • Two post-credits scenes tease Supergirl and other potential spinoffs as part of DC Studios’ decade-long interconnected slate.