Was Superman actor chosen by his looks?

Radar Online published an article where they suggest unknown 26 yer old actor Brandon Routh, was chosen to play Super's part due to an emotional (or lusty) decision by Bryan Singer.

This article came after Alex Burton, who played the part of Pyro on the X-Men 2 film said he was given the part after a hot-tub session with the director at a Hollywood party. And on top of that Parker Posey, who also stars on Superman Returns, puts things a little bit more complicated for this Superdude:

“Poor Brandon. He’s got everyone touching him all the time. He’s lying on his stomach and he’s got five people coming up and pulling his underwear down, sticking their hands up the butt of his suit. I can’t imagine what it’s like.”

Well folks, that were some news. You can read the rest of the article at Is Singer's Superman a loss For Lois?