BRANDON ROUTH

Playing a character as well-loved as Superman put a large amount of pressure on the actor, especially following the big shoes left by Christopher Reeves. Comparisons are normal.

Routh, to some degree, knew this when he took the role. He looked every bit like the Man of Steel, from his looks to his build. It was not enough, however, to fly him to stardom. Superman Returns met negative reviews and bad box office performance upon its release. Needless to say, the blame was put on the actor and it affected his career. He’s not seen any big offers since then.