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2 days ago
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Smallville's Michael Rosenbaum Is in James Gunn's Superman Movie — You Just Won't See Him
On his birthday, July 11, Smallville alum Michael Rosenbaum this year will get to hear himself in one of the most anticipated movies of the summer — James Gunn's Superman. Written and directed by James Gunn, Superman marks the theatrical launch of the 'new DCU' being shepherd by DC Studios co-CEOs Gunn and Peter Safran. The film stars David Corenswet (Hollywood) in the dual role of Superman/Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult (The Great) as Lex Luthor — the supervillain Rosenbaum of course played in TV's Smallville. More from TVLine Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale Trailer Offers First Glimpse at Maggie Smith Tribute - Watch Happy Gilmore 2: Adam Sandler's Bad Boy Golfer Gets Back Into the Swing of Things in New Trailer - Watch Save the Dates: JDM's Destination X Premiere, Usher Concert Film and More The cast also boasts Edi Gathegi (For All Mankind) as Mister Terrific, Anthony Carrigan (Barry) as Metamorpho, Nathan Fillion (The Rookie) as Green Lantern Guy Gardner, Isabela Merced (The Last of Us) as Kendra Saunders/Hawkgirl, Skyler Gisondo (The Righteous Gemstones) as Jimmy Olsen, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, María Gabriela de Faría (The Moodys) as The Engineer, Frank Grillo (Creature Commandos) as Rick Flag Sr., Wendell Pierce (Elsbeth) as Perry White, Mikaela Hoover (Duster) as Cat Grant, Pruitt Taylor Vince (The Mentalist) as Jonathan Kent, and Neva Howell (Beckinfield) as Martha Kent. But just as Alan Tudyk (Resident Alien) has a voice role in Superman (as 'Robot No. 4'), Rosenbaum also will be heard, not seen, in the big-screen adventure. 'James [Gunn] asked me to do something fun, so I have a couple of lines that I voice,' Rosey recently shared at Fan Expo Dallas, per Screen Rant. 'Anyway, there was nothing [on-camera] in this one, but he's the head of DC, so I think he can stick me in a [future] movie or something,' Rosenbaum ventured. 'He's thoughtful, so I hope that happens.' 'He's one of my best friends,' Rosenbaum noted of his longtime ties to Gunn, 'and he's very loyal.' Sadly, Gunn's Superman film is one of the reasons that The CW powered down its Superman & Lois series after four seasons. After holding court at the Television Critics Association winter press tour in February 2024, CW president Brad Schwartz said that it was decided by Warner Bros. that the small-screen Supes should be grounded. 'They don't want a competing Superman product in the marketplace,' Schwartz told TheWrap. Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
Geek Tyrant
5 days ago
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- Geek Tyrant
Michael Rosenbaum Confirms Secret Role in James Gunn's SUPERMAN — GeekTyrant
Michael Rosenbaum the actor who played the fan-favorite Lex Luthor from Smallville just revealed he is part of James Gunn's upcoming Superman reboot… but maybe not in the way people expected. During a panel at Fan Expo Dallas, Rosenbaum said that he's recorded a 'fun' little voice role for the film. 'James asked me to do something fun, so I have a couple of lines that I voice,' he said. 'There was nothing in this one, but he's the head of DC, so I think he can stick me in a movie or something.' So, no major character reveal, but there is a mysterious voice role, which could likely one of the robot companions at Superman's Fortress of Solitude, where Gunn has already confirmed Alan Tudyk and Michael Rooker are lending their talents. Rosenbaum, of course, is no stranger to voice work. He famously brought Wally West's Flash to life in Justice League and Justice League Unlimited , and has stayed close with Gunn over the years, appearing as crystal-skinned Martinex in all three Guardians of the Galaxy films. With Gunn now running the show at DC, It makes sense that he'd want to bring Rosenbuam along for the ride in anyway that he can. This character he plays in Superman may not be a big role, but maybe Gunn's got something more exciting planned for the actor somewhere down the line. When asked why he wasn't doing more in Superman, Rosenberg said: 'Why am I not in Superman? Why am I not in the movie somehow?' he recalled asking Gunn. But he's not bitter about it, just realistic. 'Whatever comes to me, I look at it, and if it's not too silly, or if it makes me laugh, or I think I could do a really good job, or I think I can make an impression, I'll do it.' Superman hits theaters on Rosenbaum's birthday, July 11, 2025, a fitting gift from one of his best friend. 'He's one of my best friends, and he's very loyal. I think he's got a great vision,' Rosenbaum said of Gunn. Even Smallville's Clark Kent, Tom Welling, chimed in with some love: 'Once (Michael) gets involved, it's better.'
