Superman V is reporting that director Bryan Singer ("X-Men") is coming close to casting a villain in the upcoming "Superman" film.  Who will square off against Brandon Routh in the first installment of the new man-of-steel franchise?  UPDATE: Is there a "Superman VS Batman" in our future?

Rumor has it the first villain will be General Zod, played by Terrance Stamp ("The Limey") in "Superman 2."  Jude Law ("Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow") is the actor who is rumored to be in talks to play General Zod in Singer's update on the franchise.

If these rumors hold out--Spacey as Lex Luthor and Law as General Zod--this new unknown Superman may get lost in the A-list crowd.

UPDATE:

Superman V is also reporting that they can confirm that Brandon Routh has signed a three-picture deal with Warner Brothers, which will involve at least two straight "Superman" films and possibly one "Batman/Superman" film.  We may see Christian Bale and Brandon Routh in a movie together before this thing is through.

For ultra-geek inspiration, check out this fake trailer for BATMAN VS SUPERMAN, created by Sandy Collora, the same genius who brought us BATMAN: DEAD END.

More "Superman" news when it happens.