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While it seems that a Superman sequel is sadly underway, in the meantime, the new man in tights is keeping busy with other fare. Variety reports that Brandon Routh, along with a slew of others, have signed on for an upcoming ensemble comedy that Starz is putting together, called Table for Three. Along for the ride with Routh are Sophia Bush, Jesse Bradford, Jennifer Morrison, Johnny Galecki, and Liza Lapira.

Routh stars as a suddenly single dude with a bad sense of logic -- he invites a perfect couple, played by Bradford and Bush, to share his big apartment. This seems a bit strange, especially since every guy I know who has had to spend a lot of time with, or share space with, a couple has completely hated it, but I guess the thought of being face-to-face with couples is appealing to this guy's now-single self. But then he finds a new romance and things get tricky as they "disrupt his life when they insert themselves into his new romance."

Michael Samonek will direct from his own script, and the film is set to be released later this year.

We already know that Zachary Quinto's Spock will be pulled from the legs of one Heather-killing lady, Winona Ryder. But what loins could ever produce a baby that will one day grow into William Shatner? According to IESB, that would be Chris Hemsworth. If you've seen the Aussie show Home and Away, he plays some guy named Kim Hyde. Otherwise, the 24-year-old is pretty much a newcomer. That's right -- 24. I hope one of you Trekkies out there can tell me how he's going to play the dad of the 27-year-old Chris Pine. Is this only in flashbacks? Or do they just want to age him to be believable? Sure, there's rumors of time travel, but it doesn't sound like the time travel revolves around earlier-than-school days.

The same news piece also notes that House M.D. star Jennifer Morrison, who was rumored to have joined the cast, has definitely signed on. Unfortunately, that confirmation doesn't include any information about who she's playing. Hence the following speculation: IESB thinks that due to her clothing in the spy pictures taken from the set, she's probably going to play molecular biologist Carol Marcus (who gets involved with Kirk and gives birth to his son, David) and not Janice Rand (USS Enterprise yeoman). Why? It looks like she's wearing a skirt and slip-ons, and her hair is down, rather than pinned up like the other Starfleet females. While she looks pretty commanding in a suit (look above), I'm thinking she may just be a Starfleet flasher.

Perhaps the oddest bit of Star Trek XI casting has been unveiled today, courtesy of Variety, and it has to do with Winona Ryder (of all people) landing the role of Spock's (Zachary Quinto) mom, Amanda Grayson. Freaky. I wonder if they'll be at least one "Dude, Spock, your mom is, like, totally hot!" The way the story goes is Grayson was a schoolteacher on Earth when she married a Vulcan diplomat named Sarek, and then later gave birth to Spock. So yeah, Ryder will just be playing some chick from earth -- how much fun is that? Still, it's a very odd role for her -- one I'm sure isn't very large -- considering the gal hasn't starred in a major commercial flick since ... 2002's S1m0ne? Or how about 2002's Mr. Deeds? But she did throw on the duds for Alien: Resurrection, so we know the sci-fi is in her blood, somewhere.

In related Star Trek XI news, the first spy photos from the set have leaked online. Ah, I always love it when the first spy photos for a major film hit the net -- especially when it's a Paramount film, because Paramount goes to such great lengths to hide stuff from everyone. Case in point: IESB managed to get a hold of these photos of extras shooting out of some sort of warehouse. But since the studio knows spies are everywhere, they're making all of the actors and extras dress in long black trenchcoats ... with hoods. So when you see them, all packed together, they look like some bizarre cult heading off to sacrifice a virgin or ... William Shatner. One of the actresses on set looks just like House's Jennifer Morrison, and IESB claims she might be playing Janice Rand (a role that was rumored to be going to Rachel Nichols). Personally, all this makes my head spin -- I'm still trying to get over Ryder's casting. Winona Friggin' Ryder. As Spock's mom! Do you dig it?