'I cried no less than three times': Superman star Brandon Routh showers David Corenswet with praise Brandon Routh "cried no less than three times" during Superman and has dubbed David Corenswet a "fantastic" Man of Steel. 22 July 2025 Brandon Routh "cried no less than three times" during Superman. Brandon Routh 'cried no less than three times' in Superman The 45-year-old actor - who played the Man of Steel in 2006's Superman Returns - showered Superman star David Corenswet, 32, with praise after he watched the DC comic book movie, and said he was "fantastic" in the iconic role.