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Angus MacFadyen Cast As Jor-El In Superman & Lois

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ComicBook.com has revealed that Braveheart actor Angus MacFadyen will be playing Superman’s Kryptonian father Jor-El on Superman & Lois. He follows in the footsteps of such greats as Marlon Brando, Russell Crowe, and David Warner and will first appear in the series’ second episode which is called “Heritage.”

Here’s the official description for his character, as revealed to ComicBook:

Jor-El is Clark Kent’s Kryptonian father. Though he died along with Krypton, his brilliant essence still exists within the arctic Fortress of Solitude to provide guidance when his son seeks help.

“Heritage” should be airing March 2 on The CW; the series premieres Tuesday, February 23 with a two-hour event.

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Craig Byrne

Craig Byrne has been writing about Superman TV since 1995, when the "Lois & Clark Krypton Club" launched. He founded KryptonSite.com in February 2001, becoming the first fan site for The WB/CW television series Smallville. He also wrote the Official Companion books for Smallville seasons 4-7 as well as the Smallville Visual Guide.

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