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Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Brandon Routh 'Cried No Less Than Three Times' Watching 'Superman'
The 2025 reboot of Superman has been an especially important one, serving as the first live-action film of the new DC Universe. Judging by all accounts, whether it's been the initial reception from critics, fans, or those all-important box office numbers the James Gunn-directed film has been putting up, one can probably safely say it's been a huge success. Having just released in theaters nationwide on July 11, Superman has already seen a domestic box office total of $235 million as of July 20, not to mention $406.8 million globally. We have even reached the point where another Superman, Brandon Routh, who starred in Superman Returns (2006), was so moved by the reboot starring David Corenswet it apparently brought him to tears multiple times. "It was a lot of fun," Routh said on Jul 21 while promoting his new film, Ick. "I really enjoyed it. I think David [Corenswet] is fantastic. I cried no less than three times." From one Superman to the latest Superman, to say you cried "no less than three times" while first seeing the film, in addition to expressing the desire to go see it again, feels like a compliment of the highest order for Corenswet. And, really, Gunn too. "I see this in a different way. I come at it from a different perspective," Routh explained. "I really got into it as I'm watching him navigate those tricky Superman moments in the first conversation with Lois and Clark in the apartment. And then all of the family stuff for me really hit. It's a big movie. There's a lot in there. I have to go see it again." Routh has notably been on the Superman hype train since its domestic release, posting, "Go see #Superman in theaters now!" on Instagram while tagging the movie and some accompanying heart emojis. The 45-year-old actor went on to express excitement over "the potential for the DC Universe,' adding, 'A successful launch with this is just good for everybody who wants more of what DC has to offer." Routh's latest project of note, Ick—which is listed as a "science fiction horror comedy"—is scheduled for a limited release in New York City and Los Angeles on July 24, followed by a wider domestic release on July Routh 'Cried No Less Than Three Times' Watching 'Superman' first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 21, 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
Express Tribune
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Brandon Routh says he cried three times watching James Gunn's Superman reboot
The new Superman reboot directed by James Gunn has been a massive hit, with strong reviews, huge box office numbers, and now — a heartfelt endorsement from a former Superman himself. Brandon Routh, who starred in Superman Returns (2006), recently shared that he was so moved by the 2025 reboot that he cried 'no less than three times.' Speaking while promoting his upcoming sci-fi horror comedy Ick, Routh praised the film's star David Corenswet for delivering a standout performance. 'I really enjoyed it. I think David is fantastic,' he said. 'I really got into it as I'm watching him navigate those tricky Superman moments… all of the family stuff for me really hit.' The emotional reaction comes as Superman continues its successful run in theaters. Released on July 11, the film has already grossed $235 million domestically and $406.8 million globally as of July 20. It marks the first live-action film in the new DC Universe under Gunn's creative direction. Routh didn't just cry — he also shared his excitement for what the film means for DC's future. 'A successful launch with this is just good for everybody who wants more of what DC has to offer,' he said, applauding the film's depth and storytelling. The 45-year-old actor even encouraged fans on Instagram to watch the film, showing full support for the new generation of Superman. His film Ick is set to hit limited theaters on July 24, with a wider U.S. release on July 27.
New York Post
11-07-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Judge releases bizarre letter from would-be Trump assassin offering himself up for prisoner swap with Hamas, Iran, China or Russia
President Trump's would-be assassin, Ryan Routh, begged a federal judge to allow him to 'freeze to death In Siberia' as part of a prisoner exchange with Russia in a bizarre letter last month where he also offered himself up to Hamas and other US adversaries. Routh, who is currently locked up in a Miami federal prison as he awaits trial on the attempted assassination of Trump on his Palm Beach, Fla., golf course last September, bemoaned that he won't face the death penalty if convicted before asking Judge Aileen Cannon to 'trade me away' in the unhinged jailhouse letter, released Friday. '[W]hy is the death penalty not allowed, at nearly 60 a life of nothingness without love – what is the point,' Routh wrote in the June 29 letter to the judge overseeing his case. 'Why is it not all or nothing?' Advertisement 3 Routh allegedly hid in the bushes outside Trump's Florida country club armed with a rifle as the then GOP presidential nominee played a round of golf. MARTIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE/AFP via Getty Images Routh, 59, noted that he had previously demanded to be included in a prisoner swap but never heard back, and asked Cannon to consider his loony request. 'I had wished for a prisoner swap with Hamas, Iran for a female protestor, or China for Jimmy Lai or one of the 40 others or to freeze to death in Siberia in exchange for a Ukrainian soldier so that I could die being of some use and save all this court mess – but no one acts,' he grumbled. Advertisement 'Perhaps you have the power to trade me away,' Routh wrote. 'What an easy diplomatic vitory [sic] for Trump to give an American he hates to China, Iran or North Korea or wherever as a gesture of peace in exchange for an unjustly held democratic prisoner – everyone wins.' In the rambling letter, Routh also informs Cannon that he will be representing himself in court moving forward, while slamming his lawyers. 'it was ridiculous from the outset to consider a random stranger that knows nothing of who I am to speak for me,' he wrote. 'That was foolish and ignorant, and I am sorry – a childish mistake.' 'I had thought these attorneys really wanted this case towards preserving democracy and freedom, but no, perhaps I was not the man they had wished for, and now we are a million miles apart,' Routh said. Advertisement 'I no longer want to listen to how horrible a person I am – I can beat my own self-up; I do not need help,' he continued, accusing his lawyers of 'selling hard to my daughter that I a peice of s**t [sic].' 'Best I walk alone.' 'On that topic of character, that my attorneys said we shall never tread, I am of the thought – what else is there if we do not have any character, morals, ethics, any substance at all, why live, why argue anything,' the would-be assassin rambled. 3 Judge Aileen Cannon, who is presiding over the Routh case, released the bizarre June letter on Friday. Advertisement 3 Routh faces life in prison if convicted of attempting to assassinate Trump. Andrew Leyden/ZUMA Press Wire / Prosecutors have said Routh methodically plotted to kill Trump for weeks before aiming a rifle through the shrubbery as the then-Republican presidential nominee played golf on Sept. 15, 2024. Before Trump came into view, Routh was spotted by a Secret Service agent. Routh allegedly aimed his rifle at the agent, who opened fire, causing Routh to drop his weapon and flee without firing a shot. Law enforcement obtained help from a witness who prosecutors said informed officers that he saw a person fleeing. The witness was then flown in a police helicopter to a nearby interstate where Routh was arrested and the witnesses confirmed it was the person he had seen, prosecutors have said. Routh faces a maximum penalty of life in prison if convicted.
USA Today
11-07-2025
- Politics
- USA Today
Man charged with trying to assassinate Trump in Florida wants to represent himself
Ryan Routh, the man charged with trying to assassinate President Donald Trump in Florida before the 2024 election, is asking to represent himself in his September trial, which prosecutors say Routh wants to turn "into a circus." Florida federal trial Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee assigned to Routh's case, considered the request at a July 10 hearing, but hasn't issued a ruling. Routh was arrested Sept. 15, 2024, after a Secret Service agent allegedly saw him holding a rifle through a fence at the Trump International Golf Club. Trump was playing on the green about a hole behind Routh's location. Federal prosecutors initially brought gun charges against Routh, but later elevated his case with a charge of attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate. Cannon has set aside two weeks starting Sept. 8 for Routh to have a jury trial. At the July 10 hearing to determine whether Routh's publicly financed lawyers would be terminated from the case, Routh reaffirmed to Cannon that he wanted to represent himself, according to an order she issued later that day. Routh, 59, is not a lawyer. He previously worked as a roofer and contractor, and has advocated on social media for Ukraine to get assistance in defending against Russia's invasion. Even as she considers his request, Cannon told Routh's lawyers to stick to their current responsibilities, including responding to a government request to keep certain evidence out of the trial. That request may become even more important to prosecutors if Routh is speaking and making arguments for himself at his trial. According to a July 8 motion from prosecutors, "Routh has been very explicit in his desire to turn this trial into a circus where his supposed good character is weighed against the President's." They say Routh has given them evidence that he wants jurors to hear that isn't relevant to whether he committed the alleged crimes. "He even has provided us with four-decades-old Eagle Scout applications," prosecutors said in their motion. Cannon said in her order that if she does allow Routh to represent himself, she will give him a chance to make his own arguments about the prosecution's motion. It's not the first high-profile case for Cannon, who previously dismissed a federal criminal case against Trump over his handling of classified documents. The Justice Department appealed that ruling, but then dropped its prosecution following Trump's November election victory. Contributing: Rick Jervis and Will Carless
USA Today
11-07-2025
- Politics
- USA Today
What happened to the man charged in Trump's second assassination attempt?
President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt a year ago in a shock to the nation. And just months later, another man was arrested in an apparent second assassination attempt against the then-presidential candidate. On July 13, 2024, Trump was speaking at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, when a shooter on a nearby roof opened fire, hitting Trump in the ear and killing one attendee. The shooter, identified by the FBI as Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed by Secret Service agents. Then, on Sept. 15, 2024, Trump was golfing at his course in West Palm Beach, Florida, when Secret Service officers spotted a rifle poking through the fenced perimeter of the course. The agents fired at the suspect, identified as Ryan Routh, and chased after him. What happened to him? Here is the latest update: More: Pa. congressman continues seeking answers to Trump assassination attempt a year later What happened during the September 2024 Trump assassination attempt? On Sept. 15, 2024, authorities said a man stuck the barrel of a rifle through the fence at the edge of the Trump International Golf Course in West Palm Beach, Florida, while the then-presidential candidate was golfing. Secret Service agents on the course spotted the weapon and opened fire on the man, who fled. At the scene of the apparent assassination attempt, officials found the rifle, a black backpack and a bag containing ceramic tile, and a GoPro camera. Martin County Sheriff's Office officials on Sept. 15 stopped Routh about 41 miles from the golf course after he was accused in the assassination attempt at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach. Suspect awaits trial in assassination attempt case Routh was charged with attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence and assaulting a Secret Service federal officer. He also faces a state attempted murder charge in connection with a vehicle crash that happened during the pursuit of Routh from Palm Beach County into Martin County that injured a 6-year-old girl. Routh has pleaded not guilty to the federal charges and remains detained ahead of trial, federal prison records show. The trial date for Ryan Routh was set for Sept. 8, 2025, by Judge Aileen Cannon. The trial is scheduled to last two weeks in Fort Pierce, Florida. Who is Ryan Routh, the suspect in Trump's second assassination attempt? Ryan Routh, 59, is the suspect in the Sept. 15, 2024 attempted assassination on Donald Trump during his 2024 presidential campaign, at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. State voting records show Routh casting ballots in general and municipal elections going back many cycles, including 2008 and 2012 − though not in 2016, when Trump first ran. Records suggest he is not affiliated with a party. The same records show Routh voted most recently in the March 2024 primary election in Guilford County, North Carolina. He voted Democratic. Routh was an impassioned supporter of Ukraine in its fight against a Russian invasion, based on his social media posts. In spring 2022, Routh suggested in a series of X posts that he had traveled to Ukraine to fight on behalf of the beleaguered country. In one, he tweeted at President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's account, telling him, "I am an American coming to fight with you in Ukraine; I am flying into Krakow and will take any transport to Kyiv to meet you and fight to the death … We must get every civilian in the world to come and join the fight; I will be the example. Attack moscow now." Contributing: Bart Jansen, Gianna Montesano, Olivia Franklin, USA TODAY Kinsey Crowley is the Trump Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at kcrowley@ Follow her on X and TikTok @kinseycrowley or Bluesky at @
