The new Superman, Brandon Routh, it seems, is more super than most of his predecessors and is quite capable of filling his underpants, even when they are on the outside in a way that is making the movies producers not nearly as comfortable as he clearly is.

Producers are worried that the size of the new Superman’s manhood…that is, his bulge is so big that it will put cinema audiences off.

Bosses on the film are considering using digital technology to cover up the lunchbox in the new film ‘Superman Returns’.

Speaking to The Sun, a source said: "It's a major issue for the studio. Brandon is extremely well endowed and they don't want it up on the big screen.

"We may be forced to erase his package with digital effects."