Superman Brandon Routh Flies Over Chuck

NBC’s Chuck has enlisted Superman Returns star Brandon Routh for a multi-episode arc in the show’s new season in March 2010, EW.com’s Michael Ausiello reported.

Routh’s character, Shaw, is a mysterious new spy who takes control as the new leader of Operation Bartowski, becoming a mentor to Chuck and a rival in his affections for Sarah.

Chuck will return on NBC after the Olympics in March 2010 for a 13 episode run.