He is now part of the cast of Chuck.
His character is the new boss and teacher for novice spy Chuck (Zachary Levi).
But, like all of the other characters on the series, Routh's role has secrets that'll be revealed slowly.
"He's a good spy, but very different from Superman," Routh says during an interview on the set of the TV series.
Those of you waiting for Routh to suit up again as Superman better get used to him playing different roles.
Asked whether he would be making another Superman movie, Routh says, "You know as much as I know.
"I don't know anything.
"I went through some anticipation for a while but it has been four years now so I have moved on to other things."
Joining Chuck meant Routh had to blend into a cast that already had a smooth chemistry.
"You learn when to speak up and when not," Routh says.
"I think I have found my place now."
At least the role proves the Superman curse doesn't hit every actor.
George Reeves, who played the Man of Steel in the 1950s TV series, and Christopher Reeve, Superman in the 1980s movies, both complained that playing Superman limited the roles they were offered.
"Playing Superman hasn't haunted me by any means," Routh says.
"The challenge with that [is] a lot of people in the industry just stereotyped Superman Returns as a silly kind of movie.
"I have done quite a lot of roles since then, but not a lot has gotten out."
One of his films, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, is currently at the box office, while Miss Nobody and Dead of Night are scheduled to be released later this year.
For now, he's playing a good guy on Chuck.
• Chuck returns on Wednesdays at 8.30pm on TV2.
