Jude Law turned down Superman role after trying on spandex suit in hotel bathroom

By Ebony Bowden
Updated June 17 2016 - 9:53pm, first published 11:53am
Super uncomfortable ... Jude Law tried on the spandex Superman suit at the behest of <i>Superman Returns</i> director Bryan Singer, but got it off as soon as he could. Photo: Francois Durand
Super uncomfortable ... Jude Law tried on the spandex Superman suit at the behest of <i>Superman Returns</i> director Bryan Singer, but got it off as soon as he could. Photo: Francois Durand
Brandon Routh played Superman in <i>Superman Returns</i>.
Brandon Routh played Superman in <i>Superman Returns</i>.
British actor Jude Law in 2006, around the time he was approached to play Superman. Photo: KIN CHEUNG
British actor Jude Law in 2006, around the time he was approached to play Superman. Photo: KIN CHEUNG

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