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[NotTheGuyYouKill]

http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/cbss-supergirl-seeks-its-superman

According to TV Line, CBS's "Supergirl" is seeking its very own Superman.

On ProjectCasting.com, the casting report calls for someone who is "5-foot-11 or taller," "square-jawed" and has "a ripped physique" to play the body double for "a DC Comic Superhero." All interested parties must e-mail their application with "Superman" as the subject, seemingly removing any ambiguity.

Though his existence is hinted at in the show's official synopsis, this is the first confirmation that he will be seen -- in some form -- in the pilot, though the listing for a "body double" implies that it will likely not be a full-fledged appearance.

The existing cast includes Melissa Benoist as Supergirl, Mehcad Brooks as Jimmy Olsen, Laura Benanti as Alura Zor-El and Calista Flockhart as Cat Grant.

Superman is portrayed by Henry Cavill in the 2013 Warner Bros. film "Man of Steel" and the upcoming "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice."

I hope he gets shot in the face with a kryptonite bullet it in the opening, setting the state for SUPERGIRL.

 

[Slayven]

Hmm I think that is a mistake.

 

[strafer]

Great

 

[Escape Goat]

http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/cbss-supergirl-seeks-its-superman



I hope he gets shot in the face with a kryptonite bullet it in the opening, setting the state for SUPERGIRL.

Superman is faster than a speeding bullet. Nerd.

 

[Slayven]

twist is, that is Val Zod

 

[Spectromixer]

They should have just ignored Superman's existence completely. I'm still going to check it out though, and hope that it ties into the Arrowverse.

 

[Saskabush]

In before "I hope he's black" comments.

 

[Wingfan19]

I'm still at a loss to why you guys think this is just terrible news? I like that he's around, it makes sense and follows the books. I just see this as the Supergirl comics, but it TV form. Follows her story and Clark can cameo if they ever really want to show him (which from the sound of the casting call, it doesn't seem like a major part).

 

[maxcriden]

That is odd, and kind of in line with my speculation. He'll be the Charlie (of Charlie's Angels) of the show.

 

[G-Fex]

http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/cbss-supergirl-seeks-its-superman



I hope he gets shot in the face with a kryptonite bullet it in the opening, setting the state for SUPERGIRL.

disgusting.

You're not only out of line, you're out of your mind.

 

[Violet_0]

"5-foot-11 or taller," "square-jawed" and has "a ripped physique"

I could be the next Superman

 

[Slayven]

I want it to make Season 2 so they can bring in the king of Swag Kon El aka Superboy

 

[Escape Goat]

I could be the next Superman

Pics or it doesnt exist.

 

[Penguin]

I'm expecting a Birds of Prey scenario

See him for a sec... maybe a voice over

 

[Bobby Roberts]

This is a bad call Ripley. It's a bad call...

 

[The Silver]

Who cares about these no name heroes, when is the casting call for the star of the show, Krypto the Superdog?

 

[Skux]

Hmm... having another super powered Kryptonian in the pilot would open up a whole bunch of potential plot holes.

If Kara and Kal-El both fall to Earth at the same time and lose each other, that could work.

 

[WedgeX]

Too bad Robbie Amell is already Firestorm. And Brandon Routh Atom.

 

[Bobby Roberts]

You mean BEPPO, THE SUPER-MONKEY

BEPPO!

 

[statham]

just grab the dude from smallville.

 

[Slayven]

Who cares abiut these no name heroes, when is the casting call for the star of the show, Krypto the Superdog?

You mean BEPPO, THE SUPER-MONKEY

BEPPO!

Nah Buzz The Demon

 

[Mix Master]

lmao lets get the justice league in the arrowverse.

 

[Error]

I think this show is gonna suck, too much medling from CBS. I bet they forced this on Berlanti and co.

 

[Magwik]

CBS can get Superman as a side character but Arrow can't even get Kord? The fuck.

 

[Sanjuro]

If it's not Dean Cain, then fuck this planet.

 

[Cyan]

Just get the dude from Smallville. I doubt he's busy.

 

[Amir0x]

Just get the dude from Smallville. I doubt he's busy.

he can be all pouty again

is that like the number one thing CW looks for in actors/actresses?

 

[Plywood]

It's stupid when they did it with Flash and it's gonna be stupid now.

 

[Busty]

I feel like context is everything here. They aren't casting an actual speaking role so for all we know it's an explanation how Supergirl fits into the DC mythology and how this interpretation does without Superman.

Didn't the short lived Birds Of Prey series have stand ins for Keaton's Batman explaining the concept of the series but never to be seen again?

Ideally this series will exist in a bubble where the only Kryptonian is Supergirl but we shall see.

 

[evil solrac v3.0]

http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/cbss-supergirl-seeks-its-superman



I hope he gets shot in the face with a kryptonite bullet it in the opening, setting the state for SUPERGIRL.

you are awful and you should feel bad about yourself.

It's stupid when they did it with Flash and it's gonna be stupid now.

did what with the Flash.

 

[Slayven]

Just get the dude from Smallville. I doubt he's busy.

Cyan you know those curly fries don't cook themselves at Arby's

 

[Lashley]

If they cast Superman then surely we can have Bruce Wayne appear in Arrow?

 

[ZeroX03]

he can be all pouty again

is that like the number one thing CW looks for in actors/actresses?

Supergirl is on CBS, and Smallville started on The WB, not sure why you're talking about the CW.

did what with the Flash.

Cast a separate actor for film and television. Ezra Miller was announced the week after The Flash tv show premiered.

 

[Tal Shiar Agent]

Got Superman Returns and Smallville Superman confused.

 

[Magwik]

He is playing Ray Palmer on Arrow. Likely to get his own spin-off series too.

Wrong Superman

 

[Anth0ny]

I wonder if they'll cross over with Arrow and he meets Brandon Routh

 

[strafer]

Wrong guy.

No. That's Brandon Routh.

Tom Welling was Smallville.

 

[Plywood]

did what with the Flash.

Cast a guy for the TV show, cast a different guy for the movie.

 

[ActuallyHulk]

Sounds more than fine to me, especially since it will likely be a non-speaking role for the very beginning of the pilot in which there is just some cheesy narration about the world. Also lol at the inevitable severe allergic reactions to Superman.

 

[Dennis]

Resume sent.

 

[Loxley]

I highly doubt this is going to be some major role with a lot of lines. It almost sounds like he's only going to be shown in small glimpses (from behind, or with his face slightly obscured). Sort of what they did with Batman in that Birds of Prey TV show. He shows up in the pilot briefly, and then is only used in fleetingly (if at all) from that point onward.

Nothing to get upset about at the moment.

 

[Terrell]

I'm not sure I can handle a world where Jimmy Olsen is Mehcad Brooks levels of hot.

 

[Schweinehund]

Thought Supes/Bats was hands off .

Marvel family would have been a cooler TV concept. Now this just seems like a superman derivative to pull in some initial views.

 

[Mrs. Manky]

Hmm.

Without Superman in the cast, this is Supergirl's show.

With Superman in the cast...?

 

[Amir0x]

Supergirl is on CBS, and Smallville started on The WB, not sure why you're talking about the CW.

Because we were talking about the Smallville actor coming to this show as a joke, and he started on The WB which is what The CW was called before. I was making a joke that for all CW shows - and WB shows when it was still called that - they seem to get young adults that look way too old for teenage roles and are always pouting. Just look at the cast of Roswell I am aware The CW is not CBS, that wasn't the point of my comment.

It's not a very complicated conversation we're having here, not a lot of tendrils

 

[Slayven]

Hmm.

Without Superman in the cast, this is Supergirl's show.

With Superman in the cast...?

Supergirl is just killing time until Superman shows up again.

 

[jon bones]

They should have just ignored Superman's existence completely. I'm still going to check it out though, and hope that it ties into the Arrowverse.

ehhh, i kind of hope it doesn't

 

[Spectromixer]

ehhh, i kind of hope it doesn't

There is a good chance it wont. I think I remember someone from CBS saying they want it to be its own thing.

 

[lamaroo]

ehhh, i kind of hope it doesn't

I don't see how it can if Superman exists already.

 

[Garrett Hawke]

In before "I hope he's black" comments.

And what would be the issue if he was? Considering he's an alien I think they can take liberties with his "canon" race. Nothing wrong with wanting more racial diversity in popular TV.