Bryan Singer ("X2: X-Men United", "X-Men," "The Usual Suspects") is helming the film which stars newcomer Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth ("Beyond the Sea," "Blue Crush"), Oscar-winner Kevin Spacey ("The Usual Suspects," "American Beauty"), James Marsden ("X2: X-Men United," "The Notebook"), Academy Award-winner Eva Marie Saint ("North By Northwest"), Parker Posey ("Blade: Trinity," "Best in Show"), Kal Penn ("Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle") and Sam Huntington ("Detroit Rock City").
Routh was selected to fill the dual roles of Clark Kent and Superman after a worldwide search. His past credits include guest appearances on such television series as "Cold Case" and "Gilmore Girls."
Commenting on the start of production in a press release issued by Warner Bros Pictures, director Bryan Singer said, "Rather than being a remake of the original movie, this film explores Superman’s influence on our global culture and the impact of his return to Earth after an absence of several years. It’s my great pleasure to bring this new chapter of the Superman legacy to the screen with this incredible cast.”
Warner Bros Pictures will be shooting "Superman Returns" in and around Sydney, Australia into mid-2005. The film will be released on June 30, 2006.
Source: Warner Bros Pictures
