The hunt for the next Superman is on for The CW's Supergirl
The iconic hero will finally be making a full appearance on the show, after a string of teasers and hints in its first season
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Message to Henry Cavill: you've got company.
The CW's Supergirl is finally, officially introducing Superman to its second season (via Variety); after the first merely teased the hero from a distance, in blurry shots, or washed out with glares. Casting is currently underway to find the next Clark Kent/Kal-El, to play cousin to the show's titular heroine Kara Zor-El (Melissa Benoist).
A statement was released by executive producer Andrew Kreisberg, on behalf of the show's whole producing team, including Greg Berlanti and Ali Adler. "Greg, Ali and I are beyond thrilled to welcome Clark Kent and his slightly-more-famous alter ego to the world of Supergirl. Superman will be appearing in the first two episodes of the new season and we cannot wait to see who next dons the red cape!"
A younger Kal-El (played by Daniel DiMaggio) was glimpsed in a dream sequence, with the adult hero playing a small role in the Season 1 finale; yet, this feels like the right time for the show to fully introduce the iconic hero into its narrative, having already granted itself the time to establish Supergirl as her own entity.
Rather fittingly, the show already features one previous iteration of Superman; Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman's Dean Cain has a recurring role as Kara's adoptive father Jeremiah Danvers.
The decision to introduce Kal-El also comes at a crucial crossroads for the show as a whole, with its move from CBS to The CW opening up opportunities for even more crossover opportunities from the likes of The Flash and Arrow. In fact, there's even the chance for yet another former Superman to pop up; with Superman Returns' Brandon Routh currently starring as Ray Palmer/The Atom on Legends of Tomorrow.
Cinema's own Superman, Henry Cavill, is set to return in Justice League, pitched for UK release on 17 November 2017.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments