‘Superman & Lois’ Teases New Suit,Smallville Setting

[Dark Avenger]

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For Superman and Lois Lane, taking down super-villains and corrupt world leaders are nothing but a breeze. Parenthood and raising teenagers, however, is a whole different set of challenges.

“I think as a father who happens to have two boys, that felt like a really great way to bring in some personal experience and just to tell really a different story,” said Todd Helbing at DC’s Fandome.

During a panel on Saturday, the Superman & Lois creator said that the new the CW series will differ from previous iterations of the Superman story. Taking place after the Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover, Superman & Lois will see Clark Kent and Lois Lane make a life for themselves and their two teenage boys back in Smallville. The series centers on two iconic DC characters as they navigate the different pressures that come with being working parents.

Joined by stars Elizabeth Tulloch and Tyler Hoechlin, Helbing further teased what’s to come when Superman & Lois makes its premiere in 2021. In addition to the two staple characters dealing with their teenage sons, the series may also feature a love triangle and the complications that come with it, Helbing hinted. Hoechlin’s Superman is also slated to get a fresh look.

“Originally [Hoechlin] came on for the crossovers and that suit wasn’t built to sustain a series. And I think in just everything that we were talking about, we have a fresh slate. ” Helbing said. “There’s going to be a really badass Superman suit in this show that we’re pretty excited about.”

Tulloch and Hoechlin also discussed the real-life equivalents of Lois Lane and Superman. The actress lauded journalists and reporters across the globe who she said have faced challenges and criticism from both sides of the political spectrum. When it comes to a real-life Superman Hoechlin said “anyone can be Superman.”

“I think what makes Superman, Superman in my eyes is someone who without fail chooses to do the right thing in all the good they can do,” Hoechlin said.

The Superman & Lois lead actor also said that the opportunity to play the iconic hero came at a good time. As the notable comic book couple learns to move on after the destructive Crisis, Hoechlin explained that taking on the role gave him some much-needed hope as he was exiting a “cynical phase of life.” He also noted that the show will come when the world needs a bit of optimism.

“I think what goes along with the reality of the situation of where we are today is that you do need hope that we will get to the other side of it and we will find our way through it,” he said.

Helbing, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and Geoff John serve as executive producers for Superman & Lois. The super hero series is slated to premiere on the CW in January 2021.

[Katie]

Looks like this is a small-town show, and will be based all in Smallville.

I'm a tad disappointed, as they already said Clark is fired from the Dailyplanet, Lois sure better still be a reporter. That will kill the show already, but I don't think they will. Seems they are going to address the real-world issues with journalists and reporters, and perhaps downsizing, since most people reads news online not in a paper, so I get why Clark is fired, but Lois won't be.

Okay rant over, I've already convinced myself, it will be okay. I just haven't liked how I hear most of the CW Shows don't do enough with the characters and their jobs, and focus too much on the Superhero side.

[Tim]

Clark could easily work from home.   

Even if you take Covid out of the equation, we were already moving in that direction.

[Melinda Halliwell]

It will feel weird not seeing the town of Metropolis or the Daily Planet two iconic things for Superman or the Lois/Clark partnership and Perry saying, "Great Caesar's ghost" either unless down the line those are introduced in some way.

Perhaps Supes might work for a newspaper in Smallville like the Herald which he did before working at the Daily Planet if he still is a reporter of course.

[Tim]

Of course, he could always commute via flying

[Melinda Halliwell]

True yes or drive in with Lois of course.

[Tim]

Of course, like Clark, Lois could work from home.  As I said, the days of everyone in an office were on the way out, even before Covid-19 showed up. 

With the Internet and telecommunications being what they are.    Lois can write her articles at home and e-mail them in.

[Squad 51]

Indeed, adapted to the new time. Wonder though if it will air here. Haven't heard anything yet.

[Tim]

I'm sure it will get over there eventually.

[Trinity]

Superman & Lois reveals first look at Tyler Hoechlin's new suit

After wearing the same costume for his guest-appearances on Supergirl and in the Arrowverse crossovers, Tyler Hoechlin is getting a new Superman suit for Superman & Lois — and The CW has just unveiled our first look at the new threads above.



"I find that the new suit is representative of the show," said Hoechlin, who stars alongside Elizabeth Tulloch, in a statement." Just as this suit is unique and set apart from the ones that preceded it, the story we’re telling about Clark/Superman at this point in his life is unique and something we’ve never seen before. I appreciate the opportunity to wear the suit and the responsibility that comes with it."



He continued: "But it’s always interesting when I’m asked how I feel about “my new suit,” because I’ve always felt that the suit doesn’t belong to me; it belongs to everyone that finds some kind of meaning in that suit, in the symbol on the chest. I just happen to be the one wearing it. I come from the world of baseball and a line of coaches that always preached that the name on the front of the jersey is more important than the one on the back. Because when you wear that jersey, it represents not only you, but your entire team, and everyone that has ever worn that jersey that came before you. So when I wear the suit, that’s what it means to me. It represents everything that Superman stands for and has stood for, for almost a century now. And I look forward to carrying on that tradition.”



Designed by Laura Jean Shannon (Titans, Black Lightning) and built by her LA-based supersuit team in conjunction with Creative Character Engineering, Hoechlin's new costume feels very much in line with recent big-screen interpretations on the character. Shannon streamlined the look by ditching the thick cape straps, gave him a sleek new belt, and brightened the Man of Steel's signature shield (Never forget, the S stands for "hope").



"We got Superman into some custom athletic inspired Super-Boots as a 'jumping off point' and focused on a new neckline and cape to maximize the billowing and movement we all love to see in the books and films that have defined this character for generations," said Shannon. "A streamlined muscle structure and updated paint job combined with some dynamic design lines and a sculpted armored belt all took his established custom fabric into a new direction to solidify the new look for Superman in Superman & Lois."

[Melinda Halliwell]

I love the new suit with the changed cape smaller S emblem and red belt underneath with the spiked hair complementing that then almost reminiscent of Brandon's Superman Returns suit barring the pants obviously which makes him appear more powerful of course.

Tyler looks cool in it and I liked his comment on baseball about how the jersey's represented the whole team and what they were about which his new suit parody's he said.

[Squad 51]

Looks good and also the smaller "S" has a good shape. Looking forward to it.

[Tim]

Looks good

[Melinda Halliwell]

The colour and texture almost remind of Henry Cavill's Superman suit although I like the look of this one slightly more of course.

[Dark Avenger]

LOVE the look of the suit, so much better than the Supergirl one. I'm so impressed.

I feel like they had a smaller S symbol to give show more muscle definition on Tyler.