Superman TV Show Reportedly In Development At The CW - Blu-ray Forum

ben6543 · 10-18-2018, 01:21 AM

A new report suggests that The CW is considering launching a new Superman TV series. It's claimed that this year's Arrowverse crossover event, Elseworlds, will essentially serve as a backdoor pilot to the show. Its ultimate fate will depend on how viewers respond to the characters in the event.

Tyler Hoechlin was introduced as The CW's Superman back in 2016, when he first appeared as a guest star in Supergirl season 2. The actor was universally praised for his portrayal of the Man of Steel, which seemed to channel the classic Christopher Reeve like no other version seen before. He's set to return in this year's Elseworlds crossover, and will be accompanied by Elizabeth Tulloch as Lois Lane.

Related: Elseworlds: Everything You Need To Know About The Arrowverse Crossover

According to FandomWire, The CW is treating Elseworlds as a backdoor pilot for a Superman TV series. The CW will be carefully watching how fans and critics alike respond to Hoechlin and Tulloch, assessing whether or not there's sufficient interest in a spinoff. It's a similar approach to the one The CW is believed to be taking with Batwoman, who will be introduced in Elseworlds and is intended to launch her own series.

It's important to note that FandomWire's report is as yet unconfirmed, so at this stage this should only be treated as a rumor. The site's most recent DC TV scoop, the idea of a Batgirl TV series, was essentially debunked. What's more, the outlet does stress that this project is early on in development, and that they're not confident it will come to fruition. At the same time, though, this particular report is a believable one. The CW is clearly interested in expanding its slate of superhero shows, launching Black Lightning last year and considering a Batwoman series. Hoechlin's performance as Superman was tremendously well-received. What's more, the decision to cast Lois Lane expands Superman's world perfectly.

The timing of all this is particularly interesting. Back in 2016, executive producer Andrew Kreisberg was delighted when Warner Bros. gave the green light for Superman to be in just a couple of episodes. That's probably because the studio has traditionally been wary of diluting their brands by running the same characters in films as well as TV shows; Warner's plans for Suicide Squad led to Harley Quinn and her team being pulled from Arrow, for example. However, there have been recent reports that Warner Bros. is pivoting away from Ben Affleck's Batman and Henry Cavill's Superman. So that may well have freed Superman up for the small screen again. Right now, this is just a rumor. If it's correct, then there's a lot riding on the success of the Elseworlds crossover. It will be fascinating to see if The CW can pull it off, considering that their previous Superman show, Smallville, ended only a few years ago.

https://screenrant.com/superman-tv-s...yler-hoechlin/

fatediesel · 10-18-2018, 01:05 PM

So if this show and Batwoman happen there could potentially be 7 superhero shows on The CW next year. I know they just signed Greg Berlanti to a new megadeal but at some point superhero fatigue could set in.

Krypton_Son · 10-18-2018, 01:53 PM

I'm all for a Superman show. Not sure I want it on CW though.

Gamma_Winstead · 10-18-2018, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by fatediesel

So if this show and Batwoman happen there could potentially be 7 superhero shows on The CW next year. I know they just signed Greg Berlanti to a new megadeal but at some point superhero fatigue could set in.

Seeing as their shows always fall apart past season 2, I'm surprised they're even still being watched.

ben6543 · 10-18-2018, 08:48 PM

Just Arrow and Supergirl fell part past S2

Legends got better with every season Black Lightning has been good so far Flash S5 is off to a good start. I enjoyed S4 S3 was ok too.

TsMkLg068426 · 10-19-2018, 08:56 AM

Seesh could they just do DCU TV/Movie like MCU where this characters story just connect do not get why seperate the TV Shows and Movies having the same characters that isn't the worst part about DCU Movies just suck have they heard character backstory before putting them together like in Justice League.

DCU/CW/WB a total mess wish we can restart the who DCU with a clean slate.

mredman · 10-19-2018, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ben6543

Just Arrow and Supergirl fell part past S2

Legends got better with every season Black Lightning has been good so far Flash S5 is off to a good start. I enjoyed S4 S3 was ok too.

Flash is pure crap after season 3. Arrow is better now. I stopped watching LoT SG is the best of these shows by far and it still Keeps me engaged. Their new villain for s4 is also pretty menacing the way he just killed that alien woman with no remorse. Flash has stunk for its last 2 seasons and the new villain just looks ridiculous with his trenchcoat and wannabe Bane mask.

ben6543 · 10-19-2018, 04:04 PM

Supergirl is not the best But thanks I needed a good laugh this morning.

JamesKurtovich · 10-19-2018, 05:08 PM

The only episodes of Supergirl that I watch are the ones with Superman, so I guess I'm in.

kevin87 · 10-19-2018, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TsMkLg068426

Seesh could they just do DCU TV/Movie like MCU where this characters story just connect do not get why seperate the TV Shows and Movies having the same characters that isn't the worst part about DCU Movies just suck have they heard character backstory before putting them together like in Justice League.

DCU/CW/WB a total mess wish we can restart the who DCU with a clean slate.

I would never want the Arrowverse to connect to the DCEU. Ever.

ben6543 · 10-19-2018, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin87

I would never want the Arrowverse to connect to the DCEU. Ever.

Same Arrowverse is actually good DCEU is shit

Dynamo of Eternia · 10-19-2018, 08:18 PM

At this rate the CW will have to change its name to "The DC Network."

Legend293 · 10-19-2018, 08:42 PM

https://heroichollywood.com/cw-arrow...uperman-false/

Welp This sucks. Apprently these rumors were fake.

ben6543 · 10-19-2018, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Legend293

https://heroichollywood.com/cw-arrow...uperman-false/

Welp This sucks. Apprently these rumors were fake.

Don't believe that Umberto guy. He has a history of posting fake news regarding super hero stuff. Besides he gives no source he just says its not happening without anything to back it up.

Legend293 · 10-19-2018, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ben6543

Don't believe that Umberto guy. He has a history of posting fake news regarding super hero stuff. Besides he gives no source he just says its not happening without anything to back it up.

I hope that guy is making stuff up. I really want this show to happen.

kevin87 · 10-19-2018, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dynamo of Eternia

At this rate the CW will have to change its name to "The DC Network."

All CW would have to do is add a D to the beginning of their name

10-18-2018, 01:21 AM	#1
ben6543 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Mar 2017 Location:In The Pages of DC & Marvel Comics 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:279 DVD collection:80 Digital collection:2 iTunes collection:25	Superman TV Show Reportedly In Development At The CW A new report suggests that The CW is considering launching a new Superman TV series. It's claimed that this year's Arrowverse crossover event, Elseworlds, will essentially serve as a backdoor pilot to the show. Its ultimate fate will depend on how viewers respond to the characters in the event. Tyler Hoechlin was introduced as The CW's Superman back in 2016, when he first appeared as a guest star in Supergirl season 2. The actor was universally praised for his portrayal of the Man of Steel, which seemed to channel the classic Christopher Reeve like no other version seen before. He's set to return in this year's Elseworlds crossover, and will be accompanied by Elizabeth Tulloch as Lois Lane. Related: Elseworlds: Everything You Need To Know About The Arrowverse Crossover According to FandomWire, The CW is treating Elseworlds as a backdoor pilot for a Superman TV series. The CW will be carefully watching how fans and critics alike respond to Hoechlin and Tulloch, assessing whether or not there's sufficient interest in a spinoff. It's a similar approach to the one The CW is believed to be taking with Batwoman, who will be introduced in Elseworlds and is intended to launch her own series. It's important to note that FandomWire's report is as yet unconfirmed, so at this stage this should only be treated as a rumor. The site's most recent DC TV scoop, the idea of a Batgirl TV series, was essentially debunked. What's more, the outlet does stress that this project is early on in development, and that they're not confident it will come to fruition. At the same time, though, this particular report is a believable one. The CW is clearly interested in expanding its slate of superhero shows, launching Black Lightning last year and considering a Batwoman series. Hoechlin's performance as Superman was tremendously well-received. What's more, the decision to cast Lois Lane expands Superman's world perfectly. The timing of all this is particularly interesting. Back in 2016, executive producer Andrew Kreisberg was delighted when Warner Bros. gave the green light for Superman to be in just a couple of episodes. That's probably because the studio has traditionally been wary of diluting their brands by running the same characters in films as well as TV shows; Warner's plans for Suicide Squad led to Harley Quinn and her team being pulled from Arrow, for example. However, there have been recent reports that Warner Bros. is pivoting away from Ben Affleck's Batman and Henry Cavill's Superman. So that may well have freed Superman up for the small screen again. Right now, this is just a rumor. If it's correct, then there's a lot riding on the success of the Elseworlds crossover. It will be fascinating to see if The CW can pull it off, considering that their previous Superman show, Smallville, ended only a few years ago. https://screenrant.com/superman-tv-s...yler-hoechlin/ Last edited by ben6543; 10-18-2018 at 02:07 AM.

10-18-2018, 01:05 PM	#2
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	So if this show and Batwoman happen there could potentially be 7 superhero shows on The CW next year. I know they just signed Greg Berlanti to a new megadeal but at some point superhero fatigue could set in.

10-18-2018, 01:53 PM	#3
Krypton_Son Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2017 Location:Somwhere out there 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:527 DVD collection:88 Trading Score:1	I'm all for a Superman show. Not sure I want it on CW though.

10-18-2018, 08:48 PM	#5
ben6543 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Mar 2017 Location:In The Pages of DC & Marvel Comics 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:279 DVD collection:80 Digital collection:2 iTunes collection:25	Just Arrow and Supergirl fell part past S2 Legends got better with every season Black Lightning has been good so far Flash S5 is off to a good start. I enjoyed S4 S3 was ok too.

10-19-2018, 08:56 AM	#6
TsMkLg068426 Special Member Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:35 DVD collection:84 MA collection:2 iTunes collection:5	Seesh could they just do DCU TV/Movie like MCU where this characters story just connect do not get why seperate the TV Shows and Movies having the same characters that isn't the worst part about DCU Movies just suck have they heard character backstory before putting them together like in Justice League. DCU/CW/WB a total mess wish we can restart the who DCU with a clean slate.

10-19-2018, 04:04 PM	#8
ben6543 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Mar 2017 Location:In The Pages of DC & Marvel Comics 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:279 DVD collection:80 Digital collection:2 iTunes collection:25	Supergirl is not the best But thanks I needed a good laugh this morning.

10-19-2018, 05:08 PM	#9
JamesKurtovich Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Alaska Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:229 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:2	The only episodes of Supergirl that I watch are the ones with Superman, so I guess I'm in.

10-19-2018, 08:18 PM	#12
Dynamo of Eternia Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:335 Blu-ray collection:1857 DVD collection:1573 Trading Score:3	At this rate the CW will have to change its name to "The DC Network."

10-19-2018, 08:42 PM	#13
Legend293 Special Member Member since:Jun 2017	https://heroichollywood.com/cw-arrow...uperman-false/ Welp This sucks. Apprently these rumors were fake.

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