Well, Victor Webster isn't giving up his role on the Mutant X television series just yet, but he has tested for the role of Superman in the big-budget relaunch of the franchise from Warner Bros. and Brett Ratner.

Of course, during a casting process which also reportedly has included Josh Hartnett, no one associated with the project is talking about Webster's chances of actually getting the coveted role.

But Seth Howard of Tribune Entertainment, which produces Mutant X in association with Marvel Studios, gives Webster his vote.

"If it was my film, there would be no question in my mind that Victor would be the only choice for the part," Howard says.

Superman would be a logical extension for Webster, a hunky 30-year-old Canadian with a longtime love of action movies.

With Mutant X, Webster makes it clear that when you see his character, Brennan Mulwray, in action scenes, that's actually him performing all the high-flying martial arts maneuvers.

"I do all my own stunts as far all the wire work, all the fight scenes," Webster says. "I think the fans really appreciate when they see the actor's face spinning and it's not some guy covering his face. It's a very physically intense role, and I really enjoy it."

Webster can back it up. He's been training since he was a tyke and sported an undefeated record as a kick-boxer. Mutant X takes his physical nature to a new level, embellishing his own moves with wire work.

"We trained for weeks of intensive wire work training, and stunt fight choreography and gymnastics and we continually train now that we're shooting," Webster says.

Of course, one thing Webster isn't doing that his character does: shooting electricity with his mutant powers. But that's what special effects are for.

Webster was one of the first members of Mutant X cast, setting the tone for an athletic group.

"I met Victor before we even started the casting process," Howard recalls. "Talk about a no-brainer. He's a terrific actor, a martial artist, and after working with him for a year, I can tell you he's a great guy.

"Victor is one of those actors with true charisma. You can't take your eyes off him when he is on the screen. Not only does Victor bring a great physicality to Brennan but he also brings humanity. Brennan is not just a pretty face. He's a complex character with a shady past and the heart of a poet. Oh, and the female audience doesn't mind him either..."