Quote: I'm Not Mister Mxypltk said: Tom Welling is too young to play a Superman at least five years older than the one played by Christopher Reeves. I don't know how anyone can diss Brandon Routh if he's an unknown. I trust Singer's casting decisions (except Rogue, of course) and I hope they don't force him to use Welling. Even putting aside the age factor and the fact that making Welling put on a costume would kill the little magic left in that pathetic show, I believe the movie won't be as good as it could be if the director is forced to use an actor he doesn't want.
Welling is actually about a year or so older than Routh.
Anyway, Welling has repeatedly said he doesn't want to play Superman on the big screen. Plus, if Welling does do the movie, they'll probably cancel Smallville. The WB are kinda stupid that way.
