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David Kaye, Mark Valley, Sam Daly, Crispin Freeman, and Keith Ferguson should all get another chance to voice Superman again. They could really be on par with Tim Daly and George Newbern with a bit of work.

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Food for thought.

Superman & Lois thinning out its main cast for Season 4 can have a positive effect but it could also damage the creative heart of the series.

The following contains spoilers for Superman & Lois Season 3, Episode 12, "Injustice," which debuted Tuesday, June 20 on The CW.

When fans heard Superman & Lois was getting a Season 4, it's safe to say they were relieved. However, it's bittersweet because it's a shorter season with massive budget cuts. As a result, the show's main cast has been trimmed, reducing the roles of the main supporting characters and leaving fans online speculating who'll be recurring or involved in guest appearances.

Superman & Lois does have enough quality with the Kents, so it's easy to be optimistic about the upcoming story. However, given the direction of Season 3 and what's been teased for Season 4, there's a chance it can detract from the quality a bit. Even more so given the consistent theme of family that's been the series' strength. Thus, there are pros and cons to these new changes.

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Superman & Lois' Reduced Cast Can Lead to a More Focused Story

Given Michael Cudlitz's Lex Luthor has only entered the fray in the final two episodes, it's a good bet he'll be the main antagonist in Season 4. Accordingly, a reduced cast can keep the Kents and Lex in a streamlined rivalry. This more focused approach helps craft a bigger character study with one of DC's most iconic villains.

Whether it's comics, video games, live-action, or animation, getting more Lex Luthor stories is something avid fans enjoy. In fact, a prominent presence is what helped make Michael Rosenbaum's Lex on Smallville stand out. Thus, Superman & Lois can harness this same energy smartly by having only one central conflict for the protagonists to deal with. More than anything, a plot-driven story works better for a character like Lex Luthor, who can be a handful on his own.

A more focused story would easily present Lex as an intimidating, viable threat. This includes diving into his empire in terms of science and business. His kingpin attitude also needs to be better explored as it presents Lex in a more terrifying light. Not to mention, Lex's wife and daughter abandoning him can help depict him as a nuanced, layered individual. A more focused Season 4 could help explain the loss and why Lex wants the Kents to end their journalism. In the process, Season 4 could end up feeling like a more traditional Superman story, enriching Lex's personal life and vendetta.

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Superman & Lois' Reduced Cast Guts the Kents' Support System

Conversely, while previous seasons of Superman & Lois had many different storylines, it also benefited the show in a tremendous way. Jordan's training informs why he's a flawed Superboy, and Lana's family examines the pressures of keeping the Kents' secrets. Similarly, John Henry Irons' Steel and his daughter Natalie address the idea of heroes being willing to kill. This offsets any monotony of a Man of Steel operating with a self-righteous moral compass and saving lives in Smallville.

In addition, the supporting cast creates a better sense of community in the farm town of Smallville, with even the non-powered Jon being so relatable after getting over his addiction to X-Kryptonite. It's all part of highlighting the humanity in and around Clark, reaffirming he needs his people as an important support system. As such, everyone is connected, adding a sense of growth to so many characters. Unfortunately, with the supporting cast diminished, Superman & Lois risks feeling smaller than Smallville itself. The main characters themselves can even stagnate without their supporting cast to challenge and elevate them.

Keeping these emotional connections maintains the Kents' momentum. If this goes missing, it'll take away their steam. What makes matters worse is General Sam Lane won't be present in Season 4 despite being the glue that holds these different groups of people together. This makes it more challenging for newer characters to fit organically into Superman's orbit, and for more established characters like Steel and Lana Lang to feel like soulless cameos. Ultimately, the Kents losing their support system may outweigh the positives of Lex being the anchor. While having a solid villain is good, strong execution will be needed to ensure the series can still thrive in the absence of the Kents' allies.

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Superman Legacy cast: All actors and characters

Superman: Legacy is the first movie under James Gunn’s tenure as DC co-chief. Meaning there’s a lot riding on the success of his superhero reboot.

The casting process has been in full-force for much of 2023, with the writer-director posting about the production’s progress on social media and industry outlets writing frequent updates about the identity of those screen-testing.

We know that the likes of Nicholas Hoult and Emma Mackey came close to landing key roles in the comic book movie. But they missed out, with the following folk securing the coveted – and iconic – comic book parts.

Superman Legacy cast: All actors and characters

We know that Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Guy Gardner, Hawkgirl, and Mister Terrific have all been cast in Superman: Legacy. The following are further details about those characters, and the people who play them.

Contents

• David Corensweet: Superman

• Rachel Brosnahan: Lois Lane

• Isabela Merced: Hawkgirl

• Edi Gathegi: Mister Terrific

• Nathan Fillion: Guy Gardner

• Anthony Carrigan: Metamorpho

David Corensweet: Superman

Following in the footsteps of Christopher Reeve, Brandon Routh, and Henry Cavill, David Corensweet will be playing celluloid Superman. Which means he’ll also be pulling double duty as Clark Kent.

The official synopsis gives insight into this take on the character: “Superman: Legacy tells the story of Superman’s journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.”

David Corensweet is best-known for playing the projectionist in Pearl, while he’ll next be seen in Twisters. On TV, he starred in The Politician, Hollywood, and We Own This City, while Apple series Lady in the Lake is coming soon.

Rachel Brosnahan: Lois Lane

Rachel Brosnahan will play Lois Lane, reporter at The Daily Planet, and love interest for Clark Kent/Superman. With Clark apparently being a “cub reporter” in the movie, Legacy may also feature Lois starting out in her career.

Brosnahan is an Emmy and Golden Globe winner for her work in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, while she also received an Emmy nomination for House of Cards.

Isabela Merced: Hawkgirl

Isabela Merced will plays Hawkgirl, with Vanity Fair describing this iteration of the character as follows: “The hero’s favorite battle accessories are melee weapons – swords, spears, and maces – and Merced’s 5-foot-1 size will set her apart from the typical comic book brawler.”

Merced played the title character in Dora and the Lost City of Gold, while she also received acclaim for her role in Sicario: Day of the Soldado.

Edi Gathegi: Mister Terrific

Edi Gathegi is Michael Holt, aka Mister Terrific, whom VF describe as “not only a skilled combatant but one of the world’s most brilliant inventors and tacticians, orbited by the floating T-Sphere weapons he designed.” This Mister Terrific will apparently have the words “Fair Play” written on his sleeve, in homage to a previous version of the character.

Gathegi has been a superhero before, playing Darwin in X-Men: First Class. While he’s probably best known for his role as Laurent in the Twilight movies.

Nathan Fillion: Guy Gardner

Nathan Fillion will play Guy Gardner, aka Green Lantern, who is apparently less heroic than more prominent Green Lanterns like Hal Jordan and John Stewart. In this version, VF reports that Gardner is an “abrasive, sometimes obnoxious” presence. And Fillion will sport the character’s bowl haircut in the role.

Nathan Fillion played Mal Reynolds in the TV show Firefly and spinoff movie Serenity. He’s also a longtime friend of James Gunn, and the pair have worked together on Slither, Super, The Suicide Squad, and the Guardians of the Galaxy movies.

Anthony Carrigan: Metamorpho

Anthony Carrigan will play Rex Mason, aka Metamorpho, an adventurer exposed to a radioactive meteorite which forged a mythical Egyptian artifact. As a result, Mason become Metamorpho, with the ability to shapeshift, change his elemental makeup, and gained hyperelasticity.

Carrigon is most notable for his role as NoHo Hank in the HBO comedy Barry. He’s also no stranger to the DC universe, as he portrayed assassin Victor Zsasz in the television show Gotham.