Yeah i agree. I dont think it was because was from a small town. I think it had a lot to do with timing, them constantly creating new versions and so on.
I only support him because I hate Brit actors undercutting US/CA actors needing work to do US/CA characters in TV/Films, so Brits are cheaper or stereotyped as better trained. Also Brandon is from my state atleast parallels Clark Kent rural upbringing. Otherwise Tom Welling/Smallville's cast should've had Routh's movie if it had been nowadays film/TV multiverse no problem BS.
He has made a few dollars from his many jobs. I'd say he is doing very well for himself. Hollywood? Isn't that the town somewhere in California that has people fleeing from it? So many vacant and abandoned properties no one knows the exact count. Canada is becoming the new Hollywood I predict. Ameraican's are broke and theater's are closed. Likely we will soon see a comeback of the Drive-in theater.
Thanks for watching the pod folks. if you dig it or just came to see brandon, i'd appreciate if you can stick around. I'll think you'll really dig all the interviews and really get something out of them. I learn so much from all these folks. Rock on and Much thanks, Rosenbaum
Thank you! While I thought much of the acting was decent, I personally thought the movie overall sucked. It's no surprise there were no sequels. I remember the DVD sales even tanked fairly early on. But I loved him on Legends
The movie was much more sincere, and more critically praised, than Man of Steel. But definitely producing issues/planning a long haul story, where a sequel could have solved things.
@@dragontrainer76I really don’t think it sucks. It’s a tribute to the first 2 Superman movies. And it does a great job of that. It’s not an action movie, and it doesn’t have a deep story or message. But it’s absolutely a fantastic tribute to Reeves and his portrayal. So many bits of detail sprinkled in to pay respects.
@@docsavage873 The turning point was when Felicity got up from that wheelchair. Some shows slid into shit (looking at you Supergirl) faster than others (cough Legends cough), but it was downhill from there for the Arrowverse.
Yeah. But once you play Superman AND Clark Kent convincingly, as Brandon did so well and really bring the myth to the screen, you have done something few actors get to do. That role will stay with Brandon for the rest of his life. And all of the cool other roles he plays are just building his reputation as a man able to convince the World of the possibility he might be actually Superman. If only for that one Movie or TV show. **** Michael. You portrayed one of the great villains Lex Luthor. And you played the role longer than any human on Earth. Tom Welling and yourself have that in common. You have deeply etched your roles into the mind's of viewers.
Hearing Brandon talking about his final days on this current season of Legends of Tomorrow, it's sounding so much like Stephen Amell talking about his final days/scenes on Arrow/The Crossover from the podcast a few weeks/month back. So sad to hear two actors both now saying their final days on shows they put so much time and effort into over the last several years were not fun or enjoyable and their final hours on set were unpleasant and not just because of the scenes/material they were filming. I wonder if the show producers and the network need to take a bit of a look at themselves and make some changes not to treat their actors so badly in their final days. I'd hate to sit hear in a few years time and hear similar stories from Grant Gustin or Melissa Benoist when their shows end, or any other lead or major actors from these "Arrowverse" shows. It was also very funny to hear how similar Brandon Routh is to Henry Cavill, both big gamers and nerds who got to play Superman, and who both have kind of been shit on by the studio and not got to really play the role they dreamed of.
that gives me the sads. brandon is such a great guy (and so is stephen) and to hear them leaving on a bad note from these shows that they were a part of for so long. they deserve better.
@HydroBro I haven't watched it myself yet but the podcast with Stephen is on this channel from a month ago. You might find out what happened with him there. I'm listening to it after this one. :-)
HydroBro Stephen had issues filming scenes because of issues with how the Crossover was filmed and how some of the main stars had contracts that meant they could only be on set for a certain number of hours before they had to return to their own shows. This meant there were times he was on set for hours waiting to film scenes with not a lot else he could do. Then when it came time to film some of his most important scenes and especially his characters final scenes, the actors he had been expecting to work with and act with were then not available to shoot the scenes because they’d used up all their hours. So then Stephen is having to act scenes imagining the other actors are there and trying to deliver an emotional performance to a tennis ball. He then wondered why the producers wasted so many hours on wide shots or scenery shots where you couldn’t see the actors up close and instead thought maybe those scenes should have been shot with the doubles leaving the likes of Grant, Mellisa and Caity enough hours to film the important character scenes.
Yea he was the ONLY reason I was watching it in the first place. I was so upset when Lex Luther killed him. I really wish he played a bigger part in the crossover than what he did.
Now the only thing that we can hope for now is if that superman show with him is true the post-crisis series that is unlimited that will go on either the CW or HBO Max. Also guys, this is a rumor.
@@theotherchannel2279 Brandon Routh used to get the exact same criticism that the current superman is getting (Hoechlin). " He´s too young", "too skinny", "too much wooden acting..." I can´t wait for 2030, when we get a new superman actor, and everybody goes "I miss tyler hoechlin so much, he was my sups..." I can´t stand people who live trapped in a romantic (and fake) version of the past.
@@gabrielp9646, not living in the past at all. Brandon stole the show with his interpretation of Superman, he owned it and it showed with all the love he got. He has shown why he deserves another go at being Superman. Did I put down Hoechlin? No, do I also want to see Tom Welling in the Superman costume, of course, I do! You are too harsh to judge a fan of Superman. You know there will always only be one Superman, right!
@@theotherchannel2279 Yeah sure, great logic. Many people love the SW prequels today, they would say those movies have "shown why they are actually good, with all the love they´re getting". Still a pile of shit, tho.
This format is just Epic. Credit to Brandon for being open. So many of us can identify with his struggles. You guys are all awesome. Keep up the good fight man.
I love this being back on video again! I always felt like Brandon had his walls up in interviews and he did in this in a lot of ways but I felt like he opened up a lot more than usual I really enjoyed this interview xx
My impression is that they dumped Brandon because they didn't want to pay his salary and subsequently dumped Courtney because it doesn't make sense for her character to be around if Ray Palmer isn't.
Michael, your Lexluthor representation has been for me the best ever so far and seeing you interviewing Brandon who was superman is just really a great thing to witness. Brandon thank you for opening yourself to us, it was really intuitive. i guess i am not alone on the path of finding out who the f* of a person i am. overall really nice to listen to you guys, keep it coming!
"I just throw ragers at my house every night. For myself. And my wife." Opening with an eerily good Farley impression and then that just seven minutes in? I'm hooked.
Instead of an hour and 23 minutes of Superman Returns, we get real insight into Brandon Routh the person and what’s really going on in his world. Bravo.
He shares his video game addiction with cavill the difference either cavill still is a geek but mads enough money and has a enough star power to get those roles and not let it impeded him
Great to hear someone my age willing to admit that everything isn’t perfect. Looking in the mirror and not knowing yourself after decades of being ‘you’ poses fundamental questions
@David Coleman Brandon Routh used to get the exact same criticism that the current superman is getting (Hoechlin). " He´s too young", "too skinny", "too much of a baby face", "too much wooden acting..." I can´t wait for 2030, when we get a new superman actor, and everybody goes "I miss tyler hoechlin so much, he was my sups..." I can´t stand people who live trapped in a romantic (and fake) version of the past. People who can´t enjoy what they have. Like a kid who gets a new action figure from his parents, and cries "Nooo!! I wanted a different one!!" 42 is not that young to play REGULAR superman, tho.
I can't believe that I am hearing for the first time that Brandon did not leave LoT on his own. In fact I remember reading in a magazine (obviously studio spin) that he left for family reasons. That just sucks. What a great guy he seems to be and what a great interview you had with him. I hope his greatest role is just around the corner and I hope you get him back soon. Great job, Mike. Love the return to the video format.
@@anteprs7908 i remember it being presented that he wanted to leave for his family. Living in California and working in Vancouver isn't easy so for a lot of shows there is a shall we say shelf life for them being up there.
he plays the best character in LoT. Ray Palmer is literally the heart of the show. idk if i'm going to be interested in watching LoT without him. his unbridled positivity is what set the show apart from every other CWverse show.
This is definitely going my favorite one since Lex Luthor is interviewing Superman or Flash interviewing Superman. It would be nice to see you interview Gal Gadot. Rosenbaum thanks for doing these amazing interviews. It's great to see these in-depth interviews since its rare. Rosenbaum bringing it is the best thing and seeing different sides of the actors is compelling.
@@ChuckDogg yes I know. Originally it was suppose to be Ted Kord the blue beetle and they made references to Kord Industries but for some reason they changed it to Ray Palmer the Atom. I guess maybe they are going to use Ted Kord for the Cinematic universe.
It was interesting when talking about 'black' and 'white', good and bad coming from both Superman and Lex (Mr Rosenbaum is still my favourite Luthor). The other aspect is they both have experience working on CW shows (would've been cool to have them compare notes)
I just wanna give Brandon a huge hug. It's great that he's working on managing the way he reacts to things, but I can still tell he's cut up about being written off Legends. He seems so genuine and considerate and I hope he lands on his feet.
Why did they write him off? Ray is fav character and he was there from the beginning. Legends isn't GOT the main characters should be alive for the whole show
@@ARBLACKx He isn't going to die and they "officially" said they took him out because his story with Nora is ending but most people agree that the reason they're taking him off is because Brandon Routh is one of the more higher paying if not the highest paid actor on Legends and they're kicking him off for budgetary reasons. I wish they wouldn't though.
@@francheska3128 Nope. It's a CW budget move. Brandon is one of the highest paid actors on the show because he has so many credits to his name. Because of that unfortunately Dom may be next on the chopping block since he has even more acting credits to his name than Brandon does (the recent introduction of Mick's daughter to the show already feels like a convenient way for them to eventually write Mick out). The CW has always been stingy about paying their actors and Legends is an ensemble cast without a true titular character (unlike the other Arrowverse shows).
Brandon... I really have liked everything you have ever been in. Can’t wait to see you in the next role. Just so you know I only watched legends because you were on the show and now.... nah. Hopefully you come back to Michael’s show again.
First chance I've had to (maybe) have you read this. Your podcast has been my favorite for a few years now. I love the in depth, open, honest, and fun tone of every episode. You're doing a great job. Also, a huge DC fan, so I love your work in Smallville and as Flash, and love the DC related guests. It's awesome. Keep doing what you're doing, man! It's working!
I was always saying that since he played Superman and I loved it! He's my top fave man who had played Superman. 😍 He just gave me Christopher Reeves feels and I love it!
When I tell you despite what anyone would say I absolutely LOVED Brandon as Superman! I thought he was amazing and watching him just gave me thr same feelings I use to have when I was a kid watching Christopher Reeves as Superman.. I couldn't stop smiling! I thought he didn't have a fair chance to continue in the role so for a long time I was mad by it but when they said he was going to put on the suit again for the cross over 😍😍😍😍 I was so excited! It made my day watching him. He's on my list for men I love who played Superman.. Christopher Reeves, Brandon Routh, Dean Cain and Tom Welling 😍😍😍😍😍 I loved him in Scott Pilgrim another one of my favorite movies and enjoyed him on Legends.. He's a wonderful actor and I hope to see more of him in other roles 😍😍 Ok I will stop fangirling now 😍😍😍❤️❤️ Listening to him talk about going in for roles.. Sounds like how I feel when I go in for interviews.. No matter how many times you do you the nerves will be there.
I agree F.Kusuma! I felt like he resembled him a lot. It was why I loved the movie and went and saw it three times. I was thrilled to see him play SM again for the cross over. 👍😎
Brandon was the perfect Superman, he was so similar to Christopher Reeves, even his voice is uncanny! I wish they would have give him another chance. With a better movie screenplay
Fantastic interview. I thought Brandon was leaving of his own accord not because they are letting him go. This is such a baffiling decision by the producers as Ray Palmer is probably the strongest character on the show after Sara. Really don’t understand why
1 year late, but I watched this episode today and it was overwhelming and touched me in a certain way (hard time at the moment). I'm thankful that Brandon was so honest and talked about some experiences in his personal life. Straight after I finished the video I took my raincoat on (pretty rainy day)and went out for a walk without my phone. Walked into the woods, inhaled the nature and took a deep breathe. I'm grateful, and thank you both.
Superman Returns had scenes that were unforgettable, but the plot was kind of a miss. Brandon nailed Clark Kent he had that wholesome quality that Clark Kent needs to authentic
Brandon Routh is the most Christopher Reeve-looking actor to play Superman since Reeve himself. I like to squint my eyes when I watch Superman Returns, and it actually looks like Reeve on screen (instead of Routh). The story in that film was horrible and it wasn't Routh's fault. He played it as straight as it could be done, and did a nice job. Brandon Routh got a raw deal from Hollywood and the S Franchise. GOD BLESS HIM. Would LOVE to see him play S again.
Brandon has always seemed like such a great guy, loved his Superman/Clark, the movies issues were not his fault, it was the script, and he was the reason I watched Legend of Tomorrow at all. Removing him means I'll no longer have any interest in watching it, the show wasn't that great, it was mostly his personality and character that made me want to watch. And I doubt i'm alone here.
Brandon did a Awesome job in his portrayal of Clark Kent and Superman in Superman Returns. He protected the integrity of the character. The suits dropped the ball and not him. My favourite part of CW's Crisis On Infinite Earths was him becoming Superman one more time. the role fits him like a glove so great was his performance back then and now on CW's Crisis. Brandon is my favourite Superman actor other than Christopher Reeve.
Omgggg this beautiful soul Brandon Routh! He deserves the best things. Love his gorgeous face. 11:00 brandon has a lot of unexpressed hurt over the Superman situation :( cant wait for the day he finally lets go on it
Awesome interview! I'm drinking out of my IOU coffee mug while watching. I binged Legends of Tomorrow last summer and really enjoy it. Sad to see Brandon leave the show but looking forward to whatever he decides to do next; whether in or out of the spotlight.
Love this guy. I can really relate to him on so many levels. He really seems like a well rounded, down to earth individual. So much respect for him. ❤️
I have to admit i really liked Brandon as Superman. I think he didn't just look the part, he played the part PERFECTLY. He had that charisma that Christopher Reeves had both as Clark and as Superman. Hollywood sucks balls. They should have given him another shot. I mean the movie wasn't a flop. It made back the budget and another hundred and fifty million. That's a win.
Thank you for bringing the video back man, honestly. Really missed this from when you used to do it. I love to watch podcasts in video form when available.
Brandon is THE BEST version of live action Clarke ever, he makes the whole "i have glasses on so you cant recognise me" thing nearly believable :) also his Superman is argueably one of the best of all time as well. CW. letting him go from Legends is insane. I have watched Legends since the beginning and once he leaves I am done with the show....absolutely stupid move that will probably mark the downturn and ending of the series soon after. Getting rid of the heart and soul of any show is just the dumbest thing i have ever heard. Cant wait to see what you next Brandon, and Michael top quality podcast as usual sir, honest and compelling. Lex interviewing Superman soooo good haha
I thought his Superman had a sense humble royalty to it. I loved it and was disappointed it didn't turn into more. A great actor that was victim of a mediocre story.
Deleted this comment because I felt like a jerk. The point is: Brandon should be in a lot more things than he is, and I am telling anyone with the power to make it happen that I'm 100% right there when you realize how good he is.
I absolutely LOVED this interview with Brandon. This is a great podcast. I will be missing Brandon on Legends & I'm sorry he had such a horrible finale.
The greatest TV series ever would be: THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN: The Golden Age 1938-1955 Starring Brandon Routh I remember how the Star Trek fans on the 70s brought the franchise back. This would be the project to push for!
@Clyde Disney Brandon Routh used to get the exact same criticism that the current superman is getting (Hoechlin). " He´s too young", "too skinny", "too much wooden acting..." I can´t wait for 2030, when we get a new superman actor, and everybody goes "I miss tyler hoechlin so much, he was my sups..." I can´t stand people who live trapped in a romantic (and fake) version of the past.
@@gabrielp9646 TBH, I'm not sure it would be the case, as nobody really says that about Dean Cain. I really liked Lois & Clark and him in the role (though his crooked 'S' BOTHERED THE HELL OUT OF ME!). He is seen as somebody in the role during the 90s.
@@dannyr2976 I know, Im 28. I used to watch Lois & Clark as a kid. But yes, it would be the case. I remember watching the fisrt on set pictures of Superman Returns, I remember watching the trailers on TV, I remember watching the movie in the theatre, and I remember the amount of negative reviews that came about 1 week later. Everybody was saying the EXACT SAME THING about Routh "He´s too young, too skinny, and not manly enough" or "He´s not a good enough actor, he´s too green and wooden" (which was also said about Dean Cain & Tom Welling, btw). And I wasn´t even a huge follower of movie news back then, and even I knew how it was "trendy" to hate on Superman Returns, and call that movie cheesy, silly, outdated... (very similar to how it became trendy to hate on BvS, or the last season of GOT. Very similar to what people are saying about Tyler Hoechlin right now. "He´s not tall enough" despite the fact that he is just as tall as Henry Cavill. Or "He doesn´t have enough muscles", despite the fact that he is way, WAY more jacked than Routh was in Superman Returns). Im not saying that´s what I thought about the movie btw, Im saying that´s what everybody was saying back then. Also, Dean Cain wore two Superman suits, the first one didn´t have a crooked "S" emblem.
Agreed, Routh and Superman Returns were phenomenal. I still believe there should be a sequel, or should have been. My fav superman movie of all time. No question. It had heart.
I cannot see the Christopher Reeve likeness, never have. He could have been a good Superman but he had huge boots to fill. I thought the action scenes were great (the plane scene was fantastic). I would have liked to hear more about the actual Superman experience but I can’t knock talking about mental health, it’s really important.
Brandon Routh used to get the exact same criticism that the current superman is getting (Hoechlin). " He´s too young", "too skinny", "too much wooden acting..." I can´t wait for 2030, when we get a new superman actor, and everybody goes "I miss tyler hoechlin so much, he was my sups..." I can´t stand people who live trapped in a romantic (and fake) version of the past.
@@lawless182 Its not like "that will never happen". That already happened. In fact, Brandon himself has talked about how the negative response to Returns hurt him, and his Lois Lane co-star careers, in previous interviews.
I don't care what anybody says.. I thought Superman Returns was dope asf, and it was a great TRUE 3rd installment to the original Superman movies. Superman 3 & 4 don't exist as far as I'm concerned. Superman, Superman II, and Superman Returns is one of the best trilogies ever.
I liked Brandon as Superman . problem was the script & the fact he didn't throw a single punch & Lex as the bad guy once again. really should have had Brainiac or another Villain in the mix.
He will always be my Superman but you know who resembles Superman the most after Brandon? No, it wasn’t Cavill’s ‘Superman’, it was Captain America. Superman is more about his character than his powers. Fuck DC, fuck CW, Marvel would be able do good with Brandon with a damn good character as well. This dude is born to play a Superhero. Just look at the way he carries himself when he acts a Superhero! Just look at him, Marvel!
I think Brandon is the most underrated Superman. Christopher Reeve will always be my Superman because of my childhood. But Routh did an amazing job, and was the closest to the ideal set by Reeve. I think Superman Returns came out at the wrong time. The world wanted gritty then, they didn’t want nostalgic.
I thought he was very good in Superman returns. He reminded me very much of Christopher Reeve. He sounds like Clark Kent when at the daily planet, in real life. I guess that's why they chose him, and obviously his looks. It would have been great to see him in more Superman movies.
Each time i heard Stephen Amell's podcasts i was like i wished there was a video. and now you started to do it. missed it for Stephen but cool you finally did it.
Ok I love seeing this because before when listening to it I thought it was just off the cuff talking points, but now I see that Michael does his research and has notes. Love that. 👏🏻❤️
Michael Rosenbaum spends too much time speaking about his own personal mental issues and anxiety and self- reflection, and this allows his guests only a miniscule amount of time to discuss their own....
I've been watching the Arrowverse on The CW since Arrow premiered. Brandon has been a staple in that universe for most of that run, on multiple shows. I'm just going to go ahead and say it; I am beyond pissed that they are writing him off the show. I mean the shows have been going downhill for at least a couple of years now with regard to direction and writing, but that's not Brandon's fault for sure. They are doing him dirty. He SHOULD be pissed. I'm this close 🤏 to giving up on The CW completely. Their ratings are consistently going down for a reason, and now that Arrow is essentially over, and it looks like this general tack with the stories and feel of the shows is where they intend to keep going, I think I am out...
Brandon Routh coming back as Superman in Flash movies. Dude is the first choice to be taking over for Reeves. Routh Superman is always a Right choice and hope he is ready and able when the time to suit up comes.
Yesss!!!! So happy to see you again Michael! 🥰🥰 Wonderful interview!! Brandon is the sweetest! Gonna miss him so much in Leyends of Tomorrow. 😔 PS. Michael, I'm still waiting for another season of Impastor. (Please?)
He was the perfect superman. Who are these idiots in Hollywood that get to decide what's hot or not? 9 out of 10 times they're wrong. I hated him in Chuck, which is to say I loved him in that character.
"but that catches up to you" - oh how it does. i feel like it's caught up to me right now. bypassing things, being all sunny and light. *deep breathing*
The fact that Brandon never got a second Superman movie is a travesty. Superman Returns was a beautiful love letter to the Donner/Reeve films. As a Superman die hard fan, that film was pure nostalgia for me. The film was mostly critically acclaimed when it Was released, but for some reason the studio decided to go in a different direction. A direction that handed it over to Snyder who destroyed this franchise.
Listening to Brandon talk about philosophy, life, ego, I couldn't help but think a lot of what hes saying aligns with Buddhism and he could greatly benefit from it, but when he said "the middle way"(which is a common Buddhist practice) I realized he's already following a Buddhist path 😊
Routh is my Superman, I hated how they basically failed him. He really embodied who Superman is in contrast to the great Chris Reeves. I really hope he gets his own Superman show.
I found him! I found Wally West!😂 I clicked on this purely due to the fact that I saw Brandon Routh, but when Michael Rosebaum introduced himself I audibly gasped😂
Legends died a few years back, when they wrote brandon off the show, ill never watch another episode again, its not the same the cast has changed, its not fun like it used to be. Loved the original group, they had fun with the show, stupid me two movement killed the arrowverse, u can flame me all u want, its how i feel
Hey loved it! I loved the podcast (only having recently started listening) and the video addition is a nice touch. Thank you for your transparency and the light you bring to the stigmas of mental health. My 21 y/o daughter is an avid DC fan and Smallville is an annual watch for our family still. Anyways she deals with several mental health issues and I have shared your story with her. I think she struggles the most with being understood by her peers so knowing someone that she enjoys following has similar struggles is an encouragement. Anyways thanks for the show!
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Hollywood did Brandon Routh so dirty. Dude deserves more respect.
Totally!!!! Hollywood is dirty. I think it was because he was from small town Midwest?
Yeah i agree. I dont think it was because was from a small town. I think it had a lot to do with timing, them constantly creating new versions and so on.
@@jm7720 So sad for Routh. Such a nice fellow and did a great job.
I only support him because I hate Brit actors undercutting US/CA actors needing work to do US/CA characters in TV/Films, so Brits are cheaper or stereotyped as better trained.
Also Brandon is from my state atleast parallels Clark Kent rural upbringing. Otherwise Tom Welling/Smallville's cast should've had Routh's movie if it had been nowadays film/TV multiverse no problem BS.
He has made a few dollars from his many jobs. I'd say he is doing very well for himself. Hollywood? Isn't that the town somewhere in California that has people fleeing from it? So many vacant and abandoned properties no one knows the exact count. Canada is becoming the new Hollywood I predict. Ameraican's are broke and theater's are closed. Likely we will soon see a comeback of the Drive-in theater.
Thanks for watching the pod folks. if you dig it or just came to see brandon, i'd appreciate if you can stick around. I'll think you'll really dig all the interviews and really get something out of them. I learn so much from all these folks. Rock on and Much thanks, Rosenbaum
I will love you forever jeje😘
Lex.... your pods interview are the best Michael. 🤙
Dig it brother! Routh and you in a Kingdom Come mini-series?
Yeah man. You are good at this gig. Build it. As an actor you are good. Channel that into your interviewer skills. You are a natural.
God bless you, Mr. Rosenbaum :))))
Never stop this podcast Michael. You’re doing something truly special and we are with you for the long run
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i agree its bloody fabulous.
its the best if you finally can do what you love, great work!
Routh is an AMAZING Superman, and he did a fantastic job in Superman Returns, but he fell victim to poor writing.
Thank you! While I thought much of the acting was decent, I personally thought the movie overall sucked. It's no surprise there were no sequels. I remember the DVD sales even tanked fairly early on.
But I loved him on Legends
The movie was much more sincere, and more critically praised, than Man of Steel. But definitely producing issues/planning a long haul story, where a sequel could have solved things.
@@dragontrainer76I really don’t think it sucks. It’s a tribute to the first 2 Superman movies. And it does a great job of that. It’s not an action movie, and it doesn’t have a deep story or message. But it’s absolutely a fantastic tribute to Reeves and his portrayal. So many bits of detail sprinkled in to pay respects.
Really if they just eliminated the storyline about his illegitimate son with Lois, I think it was pretty well written
Clark and Lex having a heart to heart.
Also, The Flash and Superman have a heart to heart. :D
Who was the flash up there?
Smooth Keys michael voiced the flash in the JL animated series
Word? That's what's up
The Flash and The Atom swallow some mushrooms and go on ranting for almost 90 mins.
They were honestly so stupid to write Brandon out. I would have kept his character til the end. He is the best part of the show.
The production and writing for the last few seasons on the CW have gotten so horrible; it's really a shame.
@@docsavage873 The turning point was when Felicity got up from that wheelchair. Some shows slid into shit (looking at you Supergirl) faster than others (cough Legends cough), but it was downhill from there for the Arrowverse.
season 3 flash was trash until 5 only good thing about 4 was Ralph Iris felicity and rip hunter were kisses of death
Yeah. But once you play Superman AND Clark Kent convincingly, as Brandon did so well and really bring the myth to the screen, you have done something few actors get to do. That role will stay with Brandon for the rest of his life. And all of the cool other roles he plays are just building his reputation as a man able to convince the World of the possibility he might be actually Superman. If only for that one Movie or TV show. **** Michael. You portrayed one of the great villains Lex Luthor. And you played the role longer than any human on Earth. Tom Welling and yourself have that in common. You have deeply etched your roles into the mind's of viewers.
Ikr!!!.
Hearing Brandon talking about his final days on this current season of Legends of Tomorrow, it's sounding so much like Stephen Amell talking about his final days/scenes on Arrow/The Crossover from the podcast a few weeks/month back. So sad to hear two actors both now saying their final days on shows they put so much time and effort into over the last several years were not fun or enjoyable and their final hours on set were unpleasant and not just because of the scenes/material they were filming. I wonder if the show producers and the network need to take a bit of a look at themselves and make some changes not to treat their actors so badly in their final days. I'd hate to sit hear in a few years time and hear similar stories from Grant Gustin or Melissa Benoist when their shows end, or any other lead or major actors from these "Arrowverse" shows.
It was also very funny to hear how similar Brandon Routh is to Henry Cavill, both big gamers and nerds who got to play Superman, and who both have kind of been shit on by the studio and not got to really play the role they dreamed of.
that gives me the sads. brandon is such a great guy (and so is stephen) and to hear them leaving on a bad note from these shows that they were a part of for so long. they deserve better.
I found it interesting that both Superman actors played a lot of World of Warcraft. I wonder if Dean Cain ever played WoW.
Can you please link the time frame when he talks about this? And what happened with Stephen?
@HydroBro I haven't watched it myself yet but the podcast with Stephen is on this channel from a month ago. You might find out what happened with him there. I'm listening to it after this one. :-)
HydroBro Stephen had issues filming scenes because of issues with how the Crossover was filmed and how some of the main stars had contracts that meant they could only be on set for a certain number of hours before they had to return to their own shows. This meant there were times he was on set for hours waiting to film scenes with not a lot else he could do. Then when it came time to film some of his most important scenes and especially his characters final scenes, the actors he had been expecting to work with and act with were then not available to shoot the scenes because they’d used up all their hours. So then Stephen is having to act scenes imagining the other actors are there and trying to deliver an emotional performance to a tennis ball. He then wondered why the producers wasted so many hours on wide shots or scenery shots where you couldn’t see the actors up close and instead thought maybe those scenes should have been shot with the doubles leaving the likes of Grant, Mellisa and Caity enough hours to film the important character scenes.
BRANDON ROUTH is the best thing form Crisis on Infinite Earths. Kingdom Come Superman!
Yea he was the ONLY reason I was watching it in the first place. I was so upset when Lex Luther killed him. I really wish he played a bigger part in the crossover than what he did.
Sebastian Molina same here!! I couldn’t believe they killed him off to bring Lex back! Lex was so annoying! John Wesley Shipp was great as well!!
@@javiercarrillo2156 exactly and i feel like they really sold crisis on the back of Routh's kingdom come superman
Now the only thing that we can hope for now is if that superman show with him is true the post-crisis series that is unlimited that will go on either the CW or HBO Max. Also guys, this is a rumor.
justwar12 It would also be cool if they made a Kingdom Come movie
BRANDON, we want YOUR Superman series, please!!! ASAP
Oh, and let's have Michael as Lex. Everybody would want to see this!
@@theotherchannel2279 Brandon Routh used to get the exact same criticism that the current superman is getting (Hoechlin). " He´s too young", "too skinny", "too much wooden acting..." I can´t wait for 2030, when we get a new superman actor, and everybody goes "I miss tyler hoechlin so much, he was my sups..." I can´t stand people who live trapped in a romantic (and fake) version of the past.
@@gabrielp9646, not living in the past at all. Brandon stole the show with his interpretation of Superman, he owned it and it showed with all the love he got. He has shown why he deserves another go at being Superman. Did I put down Hoechlin? No, do I also want to see Tom Welling in the Superman costume, of course, I do! You are too harsh to judge a fan of Superman. You know there will always only be one Superman, right!
@@theotherchannel2279 Yeah sure, great logic. Many people love the SW prequels today, they would say those movies have "shown why they are actually good, with all the love they´re getting". Still a pile of shit, tho.
@@gabrielp9646 Hoechlin sucks
This format is just Epic. Credit to Brandon for being open. So many of us can identify with his struggles. You guys are all awesome. Keep up the good fight man.
I love this being back on video again! I always felt like Brandon had his walls up in interviews and he did in this in a lot of ways but I felt like he opened up a lot more than usual I really enjoyed this interview xx
My impression is that they dumped Brandon because they didn't want to pay his salary and subsequently dumped Courtney because it doesn't make sense for her character to be around if Ray Palmer isn't.
Michael, your Lexluthor representation has been for me the best ever so far and seeing you interviewing Brandon who was superman is just really a great thing to witness. Brandon thank you for opening yourself to us, it was really intuitive. i guess i am not alone on the path of finding out who the f* of a person i am.
overall really nice to listen to you guys, keep it coming!
"I just throw ragers at my house every night. For myself. And my wife."
Opening with an eerily good Farley impression and then that just seven minutes in? I'm hooked.
Instead of an hour and 23 minutes of Superman Returns, we get real insight into Brandon Routh the person and what’s really going on in his world. Bravo.
Watched the whole thing. Brandon is such a chill and calm dude, wow. Wasn't expecting that. Didn't know he was a fellow WoW addict either.
He shares his video game addiction with cavill the difference either cavill still is a geek but mads enough money and has a enough star power to get those roles and not let it impeded him
Brandon’s personality is kinda like Clark Kent’s lol. Also his handsomeness in Superman Returns is male beauty at its highest form.
I'm sad to see him go from legends . He gave the show such a balance. The show will not be the same without him.
Great to hear someone my age willing to admit that everything isn’t perfect. Looking in the mirror and not knowing yourself after decades of being ‘you’ poses fundamental questions
The DCEU needs a Superman and Brandon is still young enough and built.......just sayin.
@David Coleman Brandon Routh used to get the exact same criticism that the current superman is getting (Hoechlin). " He´s too young", "too skinny", "too much of a baby face", "too much wooden acting..." I can´t wait for 2030, when we get a new superman actor, and everybody goes "I miss tyler hoechlin so much, he was my sups..." I can´t stand people who live trapped in a romantic (and fake) version of the past. People who can´t enjoy what they have. Like a kid who gets a new action figure from his parents, and cries "Nooo!! I wanted a different one!!" 42 is not that young to play REGULAR superman, tho.
I just got a chub thinking about that #Pride
True dat DC! He was awesome as SM!
Henry Cavill is the DCEU's perfect Superman, i want Brandon for an elsworld's HBOMax Kingdom Come Superman series instead.
I can't believe that I am hearing for the first time that Brandon did not leave LoT on his own. In fact I remember reading in a magazine (obviously studio spin) that he left for family reasons. That just sucks. What a great guy he seems to be and what a great interview you had with him. I hope his greatest role is just around the corner and I hope you get him back soon. Great job, Mike. Love the return to the video format.
He left lot what that?
@@anteprs7908 i remember it being presented that he wanted to leave for his family. Living in California and working in Vancouver isn't easy so for a lot of shows there is a shall we say shelf life for them being up there.
he plays the best character in LoT. Ray Palmer is literally the heart of the show. idk if i'm going to be interested in watching LoT without him. his unbridled positivity is what set the show apart from every other CWverse show.
His character is too expensive for the CW budget
Talking about life. Not just THEIR lifes. Everyone can relate.
Wonderful human beings having empathy for each other. Loved this podcast.
1:03:58 TOTAL Superman and Lex exchange LOL 😆 Brandon Routh IS Superman Michael IS Luthor.
This is definitely going my favorite one since Lex Luthor is interviewing Superman or
Flash interviewing Superman. It would be nice to see you interview Gal Gadot. Rosenbaum thanks for doing these amazing interviews. It's great to see these in-depth interviews since its rare. Rosenbaum bringing it is the best thing and seeing different sides of the actors is compelling.
HI RAGHU
This is the one dude I've seen comment on a shit ton of random videos
Don’t forget Atom.
@@ChuckDogg yes I know. Originally it was suppose to be Ted Kord the blue beetle and they made references to Kord Industries but for some reason they changed it to Ray Palmer the Atom. I guess maybe they are going to use Ted Kord for the Cinematic universe.
It was interesting when talking about 'black' and 'white', good and bad coming from both Superman and Lex (Mr Rosenbaum is still my favourite Luthor). The other aspect is they both have experience working on CW shows (would've been cool to have them compare notes)
Brandon Routh embodies the perfect Superman.
Hollywood needs to stop sleeping on this guy and catch up. Hes criminally underrated.
I just wanna give Brandon a huge hug. It's great that he's working on managing the way he reacts to things, but I can still tell he's cut up about being written off Legends. He seems so genuine and considerate and I hope he lands on his feet.
ZOD4 I thought he willfully left 😭
@@francheska3128 Unfortunately not. :(
Why did they write him off? Ray is fav character and he was there from the beginning. Legends isn't GOT the main characters should be alive for the whole show
@@ARBLACKx He isn't going to die and they "officially" said they took him out because his story with Nora is ending but most people agree that the reason they're taking him off is because Brandon Routh is one of the more higher paying if not the highest paid actor on Legends and they're kicking him off for budgetary reasons. I wish they wouldn't though.
@@francheska3128 Nope. It's a CW budget move. Brandon is one of the highest paid actors on the show because he has so many credits to his name. Because of that unfortunately Dom may be next on the chopping block since he has even more acting credits to his name than Brandon does (the recent introduction of Mick's daughter to the show already feels like a convenient way for them to eventually write Mick out). The CW has always been stingy about paying their actors and Legends is an ensemble cast without a true titular character (unlike the other Arrowverse shows).
My ADHD appreciates having a visual. Thanks! Great therapy and right on with the text neck.
Great interview. I have no interest in Legends without Brandon Routh. But, he should still be Superman.
I only watched for him bc he’s the cutest
Brandon... I really have liked everything you have ever been in. Can’t wait to see you in the next role. Just so you know I only watched legends because you were on the show and now.... nah. Hopefully you come back to Michael’s show again.
so god damn happy to have the interviews on video!
First chance I've had to (maybe) have you read this. Your podcast has been my favorite for a few years now. I love the in depth, open, honest, and fun tone of every episode. You're doing a great job. Also, a huge DC fan, so I love your work in Smallville and as Flash, and love the DC related guests. It's awesome. Keep doing what you're doing, man! It's working!
It's crazy how much Christopher Reeve I see in him. All the best for you Brandon...
I was always saying that since he played Superman and I loved it! He's my top fave man who had played Superman. 😍 He just gave me Christopher Reeves feels and I love it!
When I tell you despite what anyone would say I absolutely LOVED Brandon as Superman! I thought he was amazing and watching him just gave me thr same feelings I use to have when I was a kid watching Christopher Reeves as Superman.. I couldn't stop smiling! I thought he didn't have a fair chance to continue in the role so for a long time I was mad by it but when they said he was going to put on the suit again for the cross over 😍😍😍😍 I was so excited! It made my day watching him.
He's on my list for men I love who played Superman.. Christopher Reeves, Brandon Routh, Dean Cain and Tom Welling 😍😍😍😍😍
I loved him in Scott Pilgrim another one of my favorite movies and enjoyed him on Legends..
He's a wonderful actor and I hope to see more of him in other roles 😍😍
Ok I will stop fangirling now 😍😍😍❤️❤️
Listening to him talk about going in for roles.. Sounds like how I feel when I go in for interviews.. No matter how many times you do you the nerves will be there.
@ He definitely sounds a lot like him.
I agree F.Kusuma! I felt like he resembled him a lot. It was why I loved the movie and went and saw it three times. I was thrilled to see him play SM again for the cross over. 👍😎
@Jesus is God still talking about Superman? Clark is my savior.
If only Superman Returns had Done better, Brandon's Career would've been so Different!
Superman vs Lex Luthor The Podcast
I just noticed this was the Lex Luther from Smallville
I know the man who killed your dog
Brandon was the perfect Superman, he was so similar to Christopher Reeves, even his voice is uncanny! I wish they would have give him another chance. With a better movie screenplay
Yeah. Stop confusing George REEVES with Christopher REEVE.
I would love to see Brandon Routh continue his Superman role in a tv series.
Inside of you with Micheal Rosenbaum: Lex Luthor interviews Superman/
The Flash interviews The Atom.
That should've been the title of this episode
Fantastic interview. I thought Brandon was leaving of his own accord not because they are letting him go. This is such a baffiling decision by the producers as Ray Palmer is probably the strongest character on the show after Sara. Really don’t understand why
1 year late, but I watched this episode today and it was overwhelming and touched me in a certain way (hard time at the moment). I'm thankful that Brandon was so honest and talked about some experiences in his personal life. Straight after I finished the video I took my raincoat on (pretty rainy day)and went out for a walk without my phone. Walked into the woods, inhaled the nature and took a deep breathe. I'm grateful, and thank you both.
Can't wait to watch this but wanted to say right out of the gate how HAPPY I am that you are putting these back on TH-cam!!!!!!
Superman Returns had scenes that were unforgettable, but the plot was kind of a miss. Brandon nailed Clark Kent he had that wholesome quality that Clark Kent needs to authentic
Brandon Routh is the most Christopher Reeve-looking actor to play Superman since Reeve himself. I like to squint my eyes when I watch Superman Returns, and it actually looks like Reeve on screen (instead of Routh). The story in that film was horrible and it wasn't Routh's fault. He played it as straight as it could be done, and did a nice job. Brandon Routh got a raw deal from Hollywood and the S Franchise. GOD BLESS HIM. Would LOVE to see him play S again.
Brandon is the quintessential good guy. He is the perfect good guy on and off the screen.
Rosenbaum: I never get to play the hero.
Me: What about when you were The Flash and a damn good one.
I'll always hear his voices when I am thinking about the Flash
@@dennysantoso578 Wally West--the greatest Flash.
Are we sure Brandon isn't actually Superman? He seems such a good man.
Brandon has always seemed like such a great guy, loved his Superman/Clark, the movies issues were not his fault, it was the script, and he was the reason I watched Legend of Tomorrow at all. Removing him means I'll no longer have any interest in watching it, the show wasn't that great, it was mostly his personality and character that made me want to watch. And I doubt i'm alone here.
We think same ai watched it for only Brandon
Brandon did a Awesome job in his portrayal of Clark Kent and Superman in Superman Returns. He protected the integrity of the character. The suits dropped the ball and not him. My favourite part of CW's Crisis On Infinite Earths was him becoming Superman one more time. the role fits him like a glove so great was his performance back then and now on CW's Crisis. Brandon is my favourite Superman actor other than Christopher Reeve.
it’s amazing how much he looks like Christopher reeve !!!!
I wasted an hour and twenty minutes in this video expecting a colonoscopy...
Michael should be sued!
Oh hell yeah, love the interviews with a camera now
Omgggg this beautiful soul Brandon Routh! He deserves the best things. Love his gorgeous face. 11:00 brandon has a lot of unexpressed hurt over the Superman situation :( cant wait for the day he finally lets go on it
You can see a lot of pain in his eyes regarding that whole ordeal. Great man, can’t wait to see what’s next for him.
When Superman and Lex Luther have a civil conversation I listen.
Awesome video! So glad you brought video back!
Awesome interview! I'm drinking out of my IOU coffee mug while watching.
I binged Legends of Tomorrow last summer and really enjoy it. Sad to see Brandon leave the show but looking forward to whatever he decides to do next; whether in or out of the spotlight.
love it!
I would love for Michael to interview grant Gustin and Candice Patton
Love this guy. I can really relate to him on so many levels. He really seems like a well rounded, down to earth individual. So much respect for him. ❤️
THE BEST SUPERMAN SINCE MY CHILDHOOD HERO CHRISTOPHER REEVES ROUTH AND WELLING THE BEST SUPERMEN AFTER REEVES👌
It's Christopher REEVE
Superman returns was a proper Superman film! Fight me
Brandon Routh, you're a total class act. Absolute best of luck to you in the future.
I wonder.....could he play CR in a biopic?
Rosenbaum has quite the voice...he should consider a career in voice acting, lol.
Yeah, he should consider voicing the flash
J Copperfield I think he’d make a pretty good flash ngl 👀
@@jaxjohnson6175 His face somewhat reminds me of Lex Luthor. You know, if he shaved his hair I mean. I think he'd do the role justice.
Amazing stuff! Listening from Australia 🙌
Also sweet Indiana Jones statue
So BOTH Routh and Cavil are WoW playing Supermen... That is freaking amazing!
I have to admit i really liked Brandon as Superman. I think he didn't just look the part, he played the part PERFECTLY. He had that charisma that Christopher Reeves had both as Clark and as Superman. Hollywood sucks balls. They should have given him another shot. I mean the movie wasn't a flop. It made back the budget and another hundred and fifty million. That's a win.
Thank you for bringing the video back man, honestly. Really missed this from when you used to do it. I love to watch podcasts in video form when available.
he truly reminds me so much of Christopher. he was a truly wonderful Superman, who got really messed over by Hollywood.
Brandon is THE BEST version of live action Clarke ever, he makes the whole "i have glasses on so you cant recognise me" thing nearly believable :) also his Superman is argueably one of the best of all time as well.
CW. letting him go from Legends is insane. I have watched Legends since the beginning and once he leaves I am done with the show....absolutely stupid move that will probably mark the downturn and ending of the series soon after. Getting rid of the heart and soul of any show is just the dumbest thing i have ever heard.
Cant wait to see what you next Brandon, and Michael top quality podcast as usual sir, honest and compelling.
Lex interviewing Superman soooo good haha
Wait, he was fired? I thought he and Courtney were leaving on their own terms
I thought his Superman had a sense humble royalty to it. I loved it and was disappointed it didn't turn into more. A great actor that was victim of a mediocre story.
2nd best.
Deleted this comment because I felt like a jerk.
The point is: Brandon should be in a lot more things than he is, and I am telling anyone with the power to make it happen that I'm 100% right there when you realize how good he is.
I never realized how much Brandon Routh was exactly 74% Ray Palmer. @40:00
I absolutely LOVED this interview with Brandon. This is a great podcast. I will be missing Brandon on Legends & I'm sorry he had such a horrible finale.
The greatest TV series ever would be:
THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN: The Golden Age 1938-1955 Starring Brandon Routh
I remember how the Star Trek fans on the 70s brought the franchise back. This would be the project to push for!
@Clyde Disney Brandon Routh used to get the exact same criticism that the current superman is getting (Hoechlin). " He´s too young", "too skinny", "too much wooden acting..." I can´t wait for 2030, when we get a new superman actor, and everybody goes "I miss tyler hoechlin so much, he was my sups..." I can´t stand people who live trapped in a romantic (and fake) version of the past.
@@gabrielp9646 TBH, I'm not sure it would be the case, as nobody really says that about Dean Cain. I really liked Lois & Clark and him in the role (though his crooked 'S' BOTHERED THE HELL OUT OF ME!). He is seen as somebody in the role during the 90s.
@@dannyr2976 I know, Im 28. I used to watch Lois & Clark as a kid. But yes, it would be the case. I remember watching the fisrt on set pictures of Superman Returns, I remember watching the trailers on TV, I remember watching the movie in the theatre, and I remember the amount of negative reviews that came about 1 week later. Everybody was saying the EXACT SAME THING about Routh "He´s too young, too skinny, and not manly enough" or "He´s not a good enough actor, he´s too green and wooden" (which was also said about Dean Cain & Tom Welling, btw).
And I wasn´t even a huge follower of movie news back then, and even I knew how it was "trendy" to hate on Superman Returns, and call that movie cheesy, silly, outdated... (very similar to how it became trendy to hate on BvS, or the last season of GOT. Very similar to what people are saying about Tyler Hoechlin right now. "He´s not tall enough" despite the fact that he is just as tall as Henry Cavill. Or "He doesn´t have enough muscles", despite the fact that he is way, WAY more jacked than Routh was in Superman Returns). Im not saying that´s what I thought about the movie btw, Im saying that´s what everybody was saying back then. Also, Dean Cain wore two Superman suits, the first one didn´t have a crooked "S" emblem.
Gabriel P Jesus, How specific are you and stop copying and Pasting the same sentence over and over again.
Agreed, Routh and Superman Returns were phenomenal. I still believe there should be a sequel, or should have been. My fav superman movie of all time. No question. It had heart.
I cannot see the Christopher Reeve likeness, never have. He could have been a good Superman but he had huge boots to fill. I thought the action scenes were great (the plane scene was fantastic). I would have liked to hear more about the actual Superman experience but I can’t knock talking about mental health, it’s really important.
SE77EN Gaming He played Superman again in Crisis On Infinite Earths and he was amazing!!
Brandon Routh used to get the exact same criticism that the current superman is getting (Hoechlin). " He´s too young", "too skinny", "too much wooden acting..." I can´t wait for 2030, when we get a new superman actor, and everybody goes "I miss tyler hoechlin so much, he was my sups..." I can´t stand people who live trapped in a romantic (and fake) version of the past.
Gabriel P that will never happen. Routh looks like Clark.
@@lawless182 Its not like "that will never happen". That already happened. In fact, Brandon himself has talked about how the negative response to Returns hurt him, and his Lois Lane co-star careers, in previous interviews.
I don't care what anybody says.. I thought Superman Returns was dope asf, and it was a great TRUE 3rd installment to the original Superman movies. Superman 3 & 4 don't exist as far as I'm concerned. Superman, Superman II, and Superman Returns is one of the best trilogies ever.
I liked Brandon as Superman . problem was the script & the fact he didn't throw a single punch
& Lex as the bad guy once again.
really should have had Brainiac or another Villain in the mix.
Underrated comment 🤘
He will always be my Superman but you know who resembles Superman the most after Brandon? No, it wasn’t Cavill’s ‘Superman’, it was Captain America. Superman is more about his character than his powers. Fuck DC, fuck CW, Marvel would be able do good with Brandon with a damn good character as well. This dude is born to play a Superhero. Just look at the way he carries himself when he acts a Superhero! Just look at him, Marvel!
I think Brandon is the most underrated Superman. Christopher Reeve will always be my Superman because of my childhood. But Routh did an amazing job, and was the closest to the ideal set by Reeve. I think Superman Returns came out at the wrong time. The world wanted gritty then, they didn’t want nostalgic.
I thought he was very good in Superman returns. He reminded me very much of Christopher Reeve. He sounds like Clark Kent when at the daily planet, in real life. I guess that's why they chose him, and obviously his looks. It would have been great to see him in more Superman movies.
Each time i heard Stephen Amell's podcasts i was like i wished there was a video. and now you started to do it. missed it for Stephen but cool you finally did it.
Absolutely love this man! Such a kind soul, deserves the best of everything!!!!!
damn it... I think Brandon found his fictional self in playing Ray Palmer in Legends of Tomorrow
Ok I love seeing this because before when listening to it I thought it was just off the cuff talking points, but now I see that Michael does his research and has notes. Love that. 👏🏻❤️
Michael Rosenbaum spends too much time speaking about his own personal mental issues and anxiety and self- reflection, and this allows his guests only a miniscule amount of time to discuss their own....
I see Fright Night poster on the wall..
Hell Yes, Micheal!!!!..
Whoever decided not to let Brandon keep playing Superman fucked up ROYALLY.
I've been watching the Arrowverse on The CW since Arrow premiered. Brandon has been a staple in that universe for most of that run, on multiple shows. I'm just going to go ahead and say it; I am beyond pissed that they are writing him off the show. I mean the shows have been going downhill for at least a couple of years now with regard to direction and writing, but that's not Brandon's fault for sure. They are doing him dirty. He SHOULD be pissed. I'm this close 🤏 to giving up on The CW completely. Their ratings are consistently going down for a reason, and now that Arrow is essentially over, and it looks like this general tack with the stories and feel of the shows is where they intend to keep going, I think I am out...
Brandon Routh coming back as Superman in Flash movies. Dude is the first choice to be taking over for Reeves. Routh Superman is always a Right choice and hope he is ready and able when the time to suit up comes.
Yesss!!!! So happy to see you again Michael! 🥰🥰 Wonderful interview!! Brandon is the sweetest! Gonna miss him so much in Leyends of Tomorrow. 😔
PS. Michael, I'm still waiting for another season of Impastor. (Please?)
He was the perfect superman. Who are these idiots in Hollywood that get to decide what's hot or not? 9 out of 10 times they're wrong. I hated him in Chuck, which is to say I loved him in that character.
I like Brandon more now that I found out he is a man who trusts in God!!!!
Brandon's philosophy seems to be well suited for superman, there's good in everything you just have to bring it out.
"but that catches up to you" - oh how it does. i feel like it's caught up to me right now. bypassing things, being all sunny and light. *deep breathing*
The fact that Brandon never got a second Superman movie is a travesty. Superman Returns was a beautiful love letter to the Donner/Reeve films. As a Superman die hard fan, that film was pure nostalgia for me. The film was mostly critically acclaimed when it Was released, but for some reason the studio decided to go in a different direction. A direction that handed it over to Snyder who destroyed this franchise.
Listening to Brandon talk about philosophy, life, ego, I couldn't help but think a lot of what hes saying aligns with Buddhism and he could greatly benefit from it, but when he said "the middle way"(which is a common Buddhist practice) I realized he's already following a Buddhist path 😊
Routh is my Superman, I hated how they basically failed him. He really embodied who Superman is in contrast to the great Chris Reeves. I really hope he gets his own Superman show.
I found him! I found Wally West!😂 I clicked on this purely due to the fact that I saw Brandon Routh, but when Michael Rosebaum introduced himself I audibly gasped😂
Just do the Kingdom Come HBO+ series with two short seasons already!!!!!!
Back to include the video format, eh? It's a good thing to reach more audience.
Legends died a few years back, when they wrote brandon off the show, ill never watch another episode again, its not the same the cast has changed, its not fun like it used to be. Loved the original group, they had fun with the show, stupid me two movement killed the arrowverse, u can flame me all u want, its how i feel
Hey loved it! I loved the podcast (only having recently started listening) and the video addition is a nice touch. Thank you for your transparency and the light you bring to the stigmas of mental health. My 21 y/o daughter is an avid DC fan and Smallville is an annual watch for our family still. Anyways she deals with several mental health issues and I have shared your story with her. I think she struggles the most with being understood by her peers so knowing someone that she enjoys following has similar struggles is an encouragement. Anyways thanks for the show!