Matt Bomersays that he missed out on playing theMan of Steeldue to his sexual orientation.
It looked like I was the directors choice for the role.
This is a very early iteration of Superman written byJ.J.
Matt Bomer.Emma McIntyre/Getty
(Josh HartnettandPaul Walkerboth passed on the role, too.)
Yeah, thats my understanding, he responded.
That was a time in the industry when something like that could still really be weaponized against you.
Matt Bomer.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty
How, and why, and who, I dont know, but yeah, thats my understanding.
Bomer also said that he had signed a three-picture contract with the studio at one point.
A representative for Warner Bros. did not immediately respond toEntertainment Weeklys request for comment.
Brandon Routh in ‘Superman Returns’.Warner Brothers/courtesy Everett
They said, No, no, we cant cast you.
The reason he didnt get cast was because he was gay.
“Matt was Brett’s Superman,” the source said.
“He would never have not cast Matt because he’s gay.
Brett knew Matt was gay.
They’re good friends.
Matt not being Superman had nothing to do with his sexuality.
It was because the director changed.”
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Bomer ultimately did play Superman in the direct-to-DVD animated movieSuperman: Unboundin 2013.
The film also starredStana Katic,John Noble, and Stephen Root.
