Supergirl
Superman Is Coming To Supergirl In Season 2
Superman will be appearing on Supergirl in the first two episodes of Season 2 on The CW.
Remember how Superman was only seen via computer text messages and maybe in shadow or just his boots in Season 1?
That’s going to change in Supergirl Season 2, premiering this Fall on The CW.
KryptonSite has learned that the iconic character of Superman will first be seen visiting his cousin Kara in National City at the beginning of the series’ second season, and the producers are currently in the casting process for this role.
“Greg, Ali and I are beyond thrilled to welcome Clark Kent and his slightly-more-famous alter ego to the world of Supergirl,” Executive Producer Andrew Kreisberg said in a statement. “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!”
Now, who should play Superman? Offer your thoughts in the comments section below! Just remember before you do, the last guy to play Superman on The CW seemed allergic to wearing costumes, so he might not be too likely…
Supergirl
About the Supergirl Toxic Discourse…
KryptonSite discusses the online discourse around the new Supergirl film.
The latest film from the “DCU” movie universe, Supergirl, launches in less than a week, with Milly Alcock taking on the role of Kara, cousin of Kal-El. She was first introduced in a very fun scene in last year’s Superman film, and there are many people looking forward to seeing it.
However, in some of the more toxic areas of the Internet, people aren’t so enthusiastic. In fact, take a look in certain online social media places and there are a ton of sexist and misogynistic comments about Milly Alcock, the movie, and even Milly’s appearance. “She doesn’t smile!” they say. Some have even compared her appearance to a character from Mad Max. None of those things are true, by the way.
This bad behavior was made even worse when former Superman actor Dean Cain admitted he “laughed,” and then went on to follow one of the main misogynist grifters one could find on X. Why is it necessary for an actor to insult another actor like that? Would Dean like it if people called him names? Probably not. (And be the better person – don’t do it.) I know some complained about the media coverage — but the point was that what Dean Cain said about her was bad and it should be discussed. That is news.
Some of the people and outlets posting rage bait and doom and gloom repeatedly have their reasons: If you pay for a blue check on X and get engagement, you can get paid for what you post, so if someone posts something infuriating that gets a lot of replies, they get a lot of money for it. Some are angry that the Zack Snyder “Snyderverse” films are dead, and blame James Gunn and anything peripheral to him for it… even though Gunn is not director of the movie, so that does about as much good as attacking James Wan and Aquaman for how awful Batman v Superman was. Some of these people will complain about any social commentary that they don’t agree with; there’s a throughline between the Supergirl haters and those who’d complain that someone ate their comm badge on Starfleet Academy, for example. And finally, there are the folks who took issue with Milly Alcock’s “Dad of four; Christian” comment, that the haters of the film usually have profiles that say things like that. She’s not wrong. One of the most toxic online posters about Supergirl literally says “I became a #1 bestselling author by standing for Christian values” in his profile. His “Christian values,” by the way, are not Christian at all, if one looked around this profile. He spews racism, homophobia, hate, and misogyny like there’s nothing else in the world. Milly Alcock was not attacking Christians with her post.
Just today, there have been completely fabricated “online reactions to a Supergirl screening” from people with only 120 social media followers that have no basis in reality. Or, those who did post positive reviews are getting attacked by the opposition, claiming they are “shills” and lying. Sometimes a movie is a movie, and people have different opinions. I mentioned earlier that I didn’t like Batman v Superman; for others, it’s their favorite film. So, differences of opinion happen. I do still resent it, though, that even back then there was a group of fans insisting that every negative review of BvS was “paid for by Marvel.” If that’s the case, where is my check?
The Internet has also been a place for hit pieces about how Supergirl will “flop.” Maybe it will. We’ll know in a week or so. But, the reasons for posting such things are mostly, again, wishful thinking from the crowd still butthurt that Starfleet Academy had a gay Klingon in it. They’ll find something new to grift their hate on in a few weeks, anyway.
I have not seen Supergirl yet, and I won’t see it until opening night like almost everyone else in the world can. Who knows, maybe I won’t even like it. But I think it deserves a fair shot going in next week. A friend told me his teenage daughter is looking forward to it. Honestly, her opinion matters more than mine or any random neckbeard on the Internet’s opinion would. I do worry that the negativity surrounding the film has killed some of my excitement, and worry that others have had that same feeling, but hopefully, we can fly above and just enjoy the film. Supergirl hits theaters June 26.
Disclaimer, but necessary to mention: Those who have followed KryptonSite for 25 years know that in my younger days, I posted some things that I saw as “jokes,” primarily age-related, that might have read as pretty awful. I apologize for that, and I have apologized for that. It isn’t funny to look back at, and it wasn’t funny then.
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Ben
June 6, 2016 at 10:14 am
Tom Welling!
MIKE RIVERA
July 8, 2016 at 8:24 pm
YES MILLIONS OF FANS WANNA SEE TOM WELLING PLAY THIS ROLE AGAIN.. HE’S THE BEST FIT FOR THIS!
Stephen P
June 6, 2016 at 10:37 am
It was so stupid not allowing him on that show to begin with. The public is smart enough to know Superman is a comic book icon and can handle more than one person playing the part.
Nathan
June 6, 2016 at 10:41 am
Tom Welling is the ONLY choice for a TV Superman. I wish they would just cast him!
Mike
June 6, 2016 at 11:01 am
Tom welling
Frank
June 6, 2016 at 11:27 am
I only want Tom Welling
Matt
June 6, 2016 at 11:38 am
Tom Welling!
Pablo Cruz
June 6, 2016 at 11:47 am
No question about it: Tom Welling!! He will be persuaded to wear the costume!
Leo
June 6, 2016 at 12:32 pm
Out of everyone who’s played superman, I say Henry Cavill was been the best. He should play superman on supergirl.
Brian
June 6, 2016 at 12:33 pm
I would like to see Tom Welling do it, but I don’t think its likely. It needs to be someone a little older than Supergirl so I would hope its a good actor, one who fits the role. Armie Hammer had been up for the movies, so I think he would be a good choice as well.
Robert Gorski
June 6, 2016 at 12:56 pm
Tom Welling…doooo it!
Ty
June 6, 2016 at 12:57 pm
Joe Manganiello
Cassie
June 6, 2016 at 12:58 pm
TYLER HOECHLIN!
I mean I love Tom Welling and he was great as Clark Kent for 10 years, but no matter how big of a Smallville fan I am I think that Supergirl deserves to stay fresh so why not have a new actor play Clark? I think Tyler HOECHLIN definitely has the right look to be Clark and is a talented actor who would do great in the role.
Mike
June 7, 2016 at 12:31 pm
Just saw a picture of Tyler with Clark style glasses on. Yes, he could easly pass as either Clark or Superman. Although I would like to see Tom in the suit, Tyler would be a great choice!!!!
Craig Byrne
June 16, 2016 at 10:03 pm
You, Cassie, win the Internet today. Great casting choice! :)
carlos sandoval
June 6, 2016 at 1:01 pm
“TOM WELLING” is the only choice…
vantheman77
June 6, 2016 at 1:26 pm
Superman must be in the mega-crossover. I think it’s Superman in the Kryptonian pod as he could be from another universe. I hope Tom Welling plays him and Henry Cavill is tied to Justice League. I wonder if Superman will get a spin-off show from Supergirl.
Craig Byrne
June 6, 2016 at 2:32 pm
Superman already had a ten-year show on The CW…. I’d rather they focus on Supergirl.
Robert
June 8, 2016 at 7:33 pm
I understand why you feel that way, but anything involving more Superman on our screens and in our lives is great in my opinion. Since multiple earths have been introduced on the Flash, it’s a total possibility that Tom Welling could appear on Supergirl as Superman. He could be on the ship that landed in the season finale and Kara could explain to him about there being multiple earths. Heck, it wouldn’t even be that hard since alternate universes were also used on Smallville. If it’s not Tom, my next choice is the erstwhile Superman, Brandon Routh. Since we’ve already seen previous Superman actors playing different roles in this universe it would make sense. However, since he may be tied up playing Ray Palmer, it may not be a possibility. I would also not mind someone of James Marsden’s caliber or someone like Adam Gregory. It’s hard because there aren’t very many 6 foot tall, black-haired, blue-eyed, chiseled-jawed actors out there, but TOM has my approval ALL THE WAY!!!
chaz
June 6, 2016 at 1:48 pm
Tom Welling – the rating will jump
MIKE RIVERA
July 8, 2016 at 8:30 pm
YES MILLIONS OF FANS WANNA SEE TOM WELLING PLAY THIS ROLE AGAIN.. HE’S THE BEST FIT FOR THIS! IT’S A NO BRAINIER THAT THE RATINGS WILL BE OFF THE CHARTS IF TOM GETS THIS ROLE. THERE ARE MILLIONS OF SMALLVILLE FANS OUT THERE DYING TO SEE TOM ON THE CW AGAIN.
Guy
June 6, 2016 at 1:54 pm
Tom welling
Halberdier17
June 6, 2016 at 2:18 pm
I would prefer someone new to play Superman.
Though a part of me wants Superman to be played by Brandon Routh only so Kara can say “you look familiar” when she meets Ray Palmer in the crossover.
Chesney
June 6, 2016 at 2:21 pm
Tom Welling
Greg
June 6, 2016 at 4:36 pm
Nic Cage.
Sam J. Rizzo
June 6, 2016 at 4:42 pm
Matt Bomer, I think would be perfect!
Daniel Cormier
June 6, 2016 at 4:51 pm
Tom welling or dean Cain are the only two choices but since dean was on the show in another role he not likely
phyllis
June 6, 2016 at 4:52 pm
tom welling
Nick
June 6, 2016 at 5:03 pm
Tom Welling or total, utter and complete fail. Simple as that.
BrowncoatKal
June 6, 2016 at 6:21 pm
Josh Boultinghouse, the official Superman of the annual Superman Celebration in Metropolis, Il. He is perfect in the role.
joan miller
June 6, 2016 at 6:26 pm
Tom welling please!
LSB
June 6, 2016 at 6:28 pm
Tom Welling
Mike
June 7, 2016 at 7:02 am
Tom
Em
June 7, 2016 at 11:31 pm
Tom Welling.
“Does the word ‘duh’ mean anything to you?”
–Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Dave Hubbard
June 8, 2016 at 9:20 am
Tom Welling is my choice. He won the hearts of everyone who watched Smallville so why not him
Robert
June 8, 2016 at 7:36 pm
There is currently a movement on social media, if you write posts on Twitter, Instagram and other sites #TomWellingForSuperman is starting to gain traction! Keep it going.
chris
June 9, 2016 at 9:31 am
Tom Welling NEEDS to be cast as Superman.
Kev
June 9, 2016 at 4:35 pm
Tom welling please God
Omar
June 10, 2016 at 2:35 pm
Let do this with Tom Welling all the way no doubt !!!
Anthony Pressdee
June 12, 2016 at 12:44 pm
Tom welling. We watched your show for 10 years and the anti climax was palpable and throughly annoying. Please give us what we deserve for supporting you for so long. Tom Welling is the only choice for a TV based Superman. I, among plenty of others will start watching this show every week without fail as I feel it would gain a greater feeling of completeness. Please please please make it so!
SVIlleGal03
June 13, 2016 at 12:56 pm
No Welling. No Cavill. And as much as I’d like to see it, I’m not optimistic on Routh reprising the role, either.
Dennis
June 15, 2016 at 7:52 pm
You have two former SUPERMAN actors on the CW now in Cain and Routh. Look for both and Welling to pop up on LEGENDS or their version of Crises.
Craig Byrne
June 16, 2016 at 10:02 pm
I still want Welling as Ray Palmer’s brother Sidney. No interest in him playing Superman since he wouldn’t put on a costume for his own show.
Roy Gales
July 10, 2016 at 6:19 pm
With Supergirl moving to the CW I hope one of my favorite characters ‘the Martian Manhunter’ will show up on Legends of Tomorrow. I really don’t care who plays Superman, I’m sure they will cast someone new that is good.
ANIS N NAQIB
July 11, 2016 at 5:17 am
Tom Welling, Please put on acostume and play Superman. Tokm Welling in my opinion is an actor born to play Superman in my opinion. Tom willing or nothing…
Craig Byrne
August 6, 2016 at 11:43 am
If Welling is not willing to wear a suit, there’s nothing they can do about it.