Krypton (TV series)
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
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| Distributor | Warner Bros. Television Distribution |
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| Original network | Syfy |
Krypton is an upcoming American cable television series developed by David S. Goyer and Damian Kindler for Syfy. The show is set in Superman's home planet, approximately 200 years before Superman.[1] Krypton will be released in 2018.
Premise
According to IGN, Krypton "will follow Superman's grandfather – whose House of El was ostracized and shamed – as he fights to redeem his family's honor and save his beloved world from chaos."[1]
Characters
- Cameron Cuffe as Seg-El: Superman's grandfather; athletic, quietly confident, and in his 20s. A younger version of the "grumpier" character from the comics.[2][3]
- Georgina Campbell as Lyta Zod: A reluctant cadet and warrior in the Kryptonian military, in a clandestine, forbidden relationship with Seg-El.[2][4]
- Ian McElhinney as Val-El: Seg's grandfather, who defied death by going to the Phantom Zone and is a staunch believer in space exploration.[2][5]
- Elliot Cowan as Daron-Vex: The chief magistrate of Kandor, charged with defending Krypton's oligarchy.[5]
- Ann Ogbomo as Alura Zod: The Primus of the Kryptonian military guild and mother of Lyta. Alura shares her first name with Alura Zor-El, the mother of Supergirl.[2][4][5]
- Rasmus Hardiker as Kem: An engineer and Seg's best friend.[5]
- Wallis Day as Nyssa-Vex: A junior magistrate and the daughter of Daron-Vex.[5]
- Aaron Pierre as Dev-Em: A "chiseled, twenty-something bad boy".[2][5]
Seg's father Ter-El, Doomsday, Hawkgirl, Adam Strange and Brainiac will also appear in the television series.[6][2]
Production
In 2014, it was reported that David S. Goyer is developing a prequel TV series titled Krypton.[7] In December 2014, it was confirmed that the series is in development and will air on the Syfy network. Later it was announced that the series will be produced by Goyer and written and executive produced by Ian Goldberg.[8] Goyer has also confirmed that the series will take place approximately 200 years before the time period of the Man of Steel film.[9] In May 2016, TV Line reported that Syfy has given the official pilot order for the series, and that Damian Kindler will be the showrunner, Goyer co-executive producer, and Colm McCarthy will direct the pilot.[10][11] In June 2016, production on the pilot was slated to begin in Montreal "later this summer".[2] By September 2016, the pilot was to be filmed in Serbia.[4] On April 18, 2017, the first teaser trailer of Krypton was released online, teasing the show's debut in 2017.[12] However, the following month, Syfy tweeted a debut of 2018.[13]
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | "Pilot" | Colm McCarthy[1] | David S. Goyer and Ian Goldberg[1] | 2018[13] | TBA | TBD |
References
- 1 2 3 4 Sirani, Jordan (May 9, 2016). "KRYPTON: SYFY ORDERS PILOT FOR STORY ABOUT SUPERMAN'S GRANDFATHER". IGN. Retrieved May 9, 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Syfy's Krypton: Meet Superman's Grandpa and Other Key Characters". TVLine. June 21, 2016.
- ↑ "Krypton: Cameron Cuffe to Star as Superman's Gramps in Syfy Prequel". TVLine. October 3, 2016.
- 1 2 3 Andreeva, Nellie (September 2, 2016). "‘Krypton’: Georgina Campbell Cast As Female Lead In Syfy Superman Prequel". Deadline.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Petski, Denise (October 10, 2016). "‘Krypton’: Ian McElhinney & Elliot Cowan Among Six Cast In Syfy Pilot". Deadline.
- ↑ http://comicbook.com/dc/2017/07/22/krypton-tv-doomsday/
- ↑ Johnston, Rich (October 27, 2014). "Man Of Steel Writer David Goyer, Attached To New TV Show. Its Name? ‘Krypton’.". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved October 27, 2014.
- ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (December 8, 2014). "Syfy, David Goyer Developing Superman Origin Story 'Krypton'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
- ↑ Siegel, Lucas (October 22, 2015). "David Goyer Says Krypton Takes Place 200 Years Before Man Of Steel". Comicbook.com. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
- ↑ Ausiello, Michael (April 21, 2016). "Krypton Prequel From David S. Goyer Nears Pilot Order at Syfy". TV Line.
- ↑ Holloway, Daniel (May 9, 2016). "Superman Prequel ‘Krypton’ Receives Pilot Order at Syfy". Variety.
- ↑ "Superman meets Game Of Thrones in this leaked trailer for Syfy’s Krypton". 2017-04-18. Retrieved 2017-04-19.
- 1 2 Syfy [@Syfy] (May 12, 2017). "Truth, justice, and the Kryptonian way. Look up in the sky. #Krypton is coming in 2018: syfy.tv/2q7roQZ" (Tweet). Retrieved May 16, 2017 – via Twitter.