Brandon Routh (2016)

Any memories of Toronto from SPvTW? It was a rare film shot in Toronto, actually set in Toronto and is well-loved here for that reason on top of all the other reasons everyone else loves it for.

Did they really shoot a bullet into your eye?

First a compliment. You're my 2nd favorite superman behind CR.
Now questions

Do you own a superman suit from returns?

How often and how long do you workout in a week?

You were pretty hilarious on Lady Dynamite. What was the set like? It is such an unusual show, was any of that reflected behind the camera?

Hi, Brandon! Happy Superman Returns' 10th anniversary :) I have 2 questions about DC's Legends of Tomorrow.

1. I really love the interaction between Ray and Mick. What was it like working with Dominic?
2. What do you think Ray's doppelganger will be like?

Are you looking forward to the next season of Legends of Tomorrow? Do you think you'll be making appearances in the other DC TV universe shows? Supergirl perhaps?

What was your favorite episode and/or scene to shoot on Chuck? And did you watch the show before/after being on it?

Hi. Brandon .I am a fan from China. It's not easy to ask you some questions. Because of the limit of the Internet. And It's 1:30a.m in China. Everyone is sleeping, expect me.
First of all, Thanks for your acting, I like you best. I have watch SUPERMAN RETURNS more than 40times. I love it.
And then, may I ask you 2 questions?
If you have the opportunity once again to play superman, what would you do to change the performance?
What is the effect of the role of superman in your life?
Thank you for your answer.

Hi Brandon and thanks for your great work with Superman and Atom. My name is Alex and I have to say that I love Legends of Tomorrow thanks to you!

That being said, my questions are:
1) How did you feel when you fought the Leviathan in Legends episode 13 (heard it was mostly CGI there)?
2) What is that one iPhone app you can't live for?
3) What actor did you enjoy working with the most? (you can share more, I would be very interested in seeing the answer for this)?

Also, congrats for Superman!

How are you today?

Do the decisions Ray Palmer make bug you sometimes? He seems to be the writers easy way out for them .

First, I would like to say hi Brandon! I'm a HUGE fan and LOVED your version of Superman. You won me over as an actor after that movie. I've followed your career ever since.

My 3 questions are:

1) What was your favorite scene to film and what was the most difficult to execute?

2) How challenging was it to film the fighting scene between you and Lex Luthor where he stabs you with Kryptonite? (That's one of my favorite scenes lol)

3)If you had had the chance to step step in those shoes to continue the role, what would you have wanted to see happen? There was so much left open with him having a son and with Lois.

Who's the funniest actress/actor you've worked with?

Jonathan (who is unable to be here live) asks:

1) Looking back on making the movie, what is your fondest memory?

2) The film contains a lot of spiritual themes and has some powerful symbolism. How significant was that to you? Were you moved by that? (Ex: Like when Superman falls back towards the Earth after having thrown New Krypton into space?) I particularly enjoyed seeing a superhero movie deal with such important topics.

Also I would just like to you, Brandon, for bringing Superman back to the big screen and for portraying the character in such a honest and pure way!

Brandon what are your thoughts on Tyler Hoechlin playing superman on Supergirl on the CW universe??

Who would you rather fight, 100 Superman-sized Atoms or 100 shrunken-Atom-sized Supermen?

What's your guilty pleasure food?

Christina (who is unable to be here live), a fellow Superman Returns fan from Canada, asks:

Congratulations Brandon on this extra special anniversary of Superman Returns! Your portrayal of Superman continues to serve as an inspiration to me and so many others. Thank you! I understand that much of the movie was filmed in Australia. Some of my favourite scenes are of Clark at the Kent farm where he can truly be himself. I have always loved the peacefulness of that particular Kent Farm setting. Can you tell us a bit about how the site was chosen for the movie and what special memories you have from your experiences on that location of the film set? All my best to you!

Has it felt different being the Atom on Arrow and playing the role in Legends of Tomorrow?

Had you made a sequel to Superman Returns, which DC villain would have loved to see/fight in it?

What would be your next dream role? TV or Movie wise?

Hey Brandon! First time I saw you was on Arrow as Atom. You do a terrific job at being this quirky billionaire/superhero. What has been your favorite project so far? With which characters that you've played do you identify yourself the most?
Cheers from Portugal! :D

My family has been in Norwalk Iowa since the 1860's. It's so cool you and Jason Manoa are both from such a small farming town. Did you know any of the Hughes family growing up?

Hi Brandon! After having played Superman and now The Atom, is there a supervillain you'd like to play someday? If so, who?

I appreciate you and your work! Much love from Amsterdam.

Superman powers and the Atom's suit is great but nothing will ever beat Todd and his Vegan Powers. How did you like to play a character with such a silly power and where you aware of the Scott Pilgram comics before hand?

Hello Lovely,
So Superman Returns is 10 years old this year. If there was one thing that you could go back and tell your younger self about what the future holds, or one piece of advice, what would it be?

Lots of love
Sarah xxx

Do you have any interest in showing up in one of the upcoming DC/WB films as Ray Palmer?

Put all the versions of Superman in a room to have a fight. Who would win, and why?

What was your reaction when you first saw the A.T.O.M. Suit for Arrow/The Flash/Legends of Tomorrow?

Thank you for doing this AMA!

What is your go-to entertainment for long flights? Books, movies, music, games or sleep?

Hello, Brandon! Sending love from Thailand. :)

First of all, please convey my belated birthday wishes to Courtney and Happy 10th Anniversary of Superman Returns!

Here are my questions:
- I'd love to see your wife guest star in the DCCWVerse. Are you up for this idea?
- You've already read the script of Legends of Tomorrow Ep.201, right? ;) Anything you can share with us?

And please consider coming to Thailand, we'd love to see you at Bangkok Comic Con! Thank you. :D

Is that story about your audition true. The one where you spilled those drinks? Also, I think you could take Tom Welling in a fight, just saying.

What is your all-time favorite cookie? Is it a commercially made cookie or homemade?

Hello Brandon! I love your work! I was wondering: would you ever be open to donning the superman cape and boots again? Also has anyone ever commented on your striking resemblance to the greatest ever, Christopher Reeve?

Brandon, how's the cleaning lady doing ? Just thought to ask because it's Tuesday now and she had the weekend off.

Out of all the cast members from SPvsTW, who is actually the funniest person off screen ?

what's something you haven't done yet but want to do in legends of tomorrow? what about something you'd like to do in general?

Greg (who is unable to be here live) asks:

Hello Brandon! Big fan, you were awesome on Legends! My question for you is: when filming "Returns", what would you say was your favorite moment during production? And your most challenging?    Keep on being awesome!

This is AWESOME! I went to see Superman Returns in a full costume. 3 times on the opening day. Parent's had me take photo's with their kids. I honestly loved Superman Returns, possibly more so than all of Reeve's but the Richard Donner cut of Superman 2.

I think Henry's a fine Superman, no better or worse than yours, but your CK was more believable I thought. I know there was talk of a sequel to Superman Returns but that it fell through for whatever reason. Were you considered for, or did you consider auditioning for, Man of Steel? If so could you tell us a bit about that process? What were your impressions of Singer vs Snyder? (I actually wonder if Singer vs Snyder would make for a better movie than Batman Vs Superman!)

How early did production on Superman Returns begin and were you ever fortunate enough to meet Christopher Reeve?

Nathalie Aurora from Brazil (who is unable to be here live) asks:

Brandon what's your most treasured memory from the first day of shooting Superman Returns? Happy Superman Returns 10th Anniversary Mr. Routh, lots of hugs from Brazil.

Hi Brandon! Are there any resemblances between you and Ray Palmer, or you and Clark Kent?

Much love, Badra

Any upgrades to the ATOM suit coming next season?

Okay.... So if you could have ANY animal as a pet what would you pick? And what name would you give it? Tell Emily Bett I said "hi" and happy early birthday!!!!

Hi Brandon. Your hyper-serious character on "Lady Dynamite" was awesome.

What was filming the fart scene like? Did they play a fart sound when they were doing your shots?

Lana Kristyna (who is unable to be here live) asks:

Hi Brandon! Big fan of yours here. Christopher Reeve and you are my favorite Supermen.

Superman being such an iconic and loved character there was a lot of expectation for the movie and the role of Supes. What would you say was the most challenging aspect about playing Superman/Clark Kent?