Superman reboot finds its lead: Cavill in, Routh out

I have mixed reactions to the official news (finally!) of who will play Clark Kent/Superman in the Zach Snyder-directed reboot film due out next year. British actor Henry Cavill has landed the role. I'm bummed Brandon Routh won't be reprising the role, ecstatic that Joe Manganiello wasn't picked, and on the fence about how I feel about Henry Cavill winning the part instead.

As diehard Stephenie Meyer/Twilight fans know, Cavill was Meyer's first choice to play (and inspiration when writing) Edward Cullen. However, the actor was too old to play the part once the film began production. That didn't stop me from checking him out, and I was very, very impressed with what I found. I mean, the guy is gorgeous, talks nice and can act. In short, I like him. I suppose if Brandon Routh isn't going to play the part again, there are much worse choices.

Superman fans, what do you think? Thumbs up or thumbs down on this casting choice?

I'm going to go out on a limb (and try to be optimistic) and give Cavill my thumbs up.