Supergirl How should an Arrowverse Superman spin-off work if it were to happen?

[vantheman77]

Well, I said this in the episode thread, but based on this latest development, I think a Superman Rebirth-inspired series could totally be on the table now. Assuming it doesn't go into development 'til next year or maybe for after Arrow's done, you can start with Superman and Lois raising their young son in relative obscurity (after Crisis) and go from there.

Yep agreed here as we would have a show where a Superman is raising a family.

 

[Rorschach2012]

I’m 100% on board with a solo series. Lois and Clark have amazing chemistry and I love the actors playing them. I want this show to happen more than all the upcoming DC movies aside from The Batman.

 

[vantheman77]

A Superman series inspired by Rebirth could easily take place in Metropolis, Smallville, and Argo. They could also explore Hamilton County.

Also I would put both James Olsen and Martian Manhunter from Supergirl to Superman since they seemed to be losing their place in Supergirl. I would move Winn as well.

Also in order for a Superman TV series spinoff to work, they need to have their own set of writers since the Supergirl writers are not too keen on him.

 

[BH/HHH]

A Rebirth inspired spin off is something I think they are contemplating they've certainly lined it up haven't they? Add to that they gave the guest stars there own proposal scene away from the other characters makes me really think that they've back door piloted this thing. Time will tell.

As an aside to that I'm starting to wonder if they'll kill off Kara in COIE, Melissa really does seem like the actor whose likely to go onto bigger things and she's turning 30 soon I believe.

 

[batdude]

I don't think they will kill Kara off yes, in the comic version that happens, but I don't think they would give up the show. It might change if she got a big movie offer. As for Superman, the interesting part would be the marriage baby, James gone, etc otherwise it's just a Lois and Clark reboot.

 

[vantheman77]

A Rebirth inspired spin off is something I think they are contemplating they've certainly lined it up haven't they? Add to that they gave the guest stars there own proposal scene away from the other characters makes me really think that they've back door piloted this thing. Time will tell.

As an aside to that I'm starting to wonder if they'll kill off Kara in COIE, Melissa really does seem like the actor whose likely to go onto bigger things and she's turning 30 soon I believe.

She already turned 30 this year in October.

She has done outside projects before until Broadway.

I see Elseworlds being a backdoor for both Superman and Batwoman.

 

[Fran-el]

I think there will be no superman series while this supergirl has literally passed him the torch and that makes me very sad because it is a farewell, on the other hand I think because they would bother to say goodbye to a character who has come out in 5 or 6 episodes , then I hope that if they have laid the foundations to adapt rebirth when it ends supergirl and the crisis may be the moment (I do not know if it will die or maybe it will go to the future so that it has a happy ending). Then I wonder if adapt cisis and is a change in the arrowverse can not be in the middle of the season as I read here, should be at the beginning of the season, we know more or less when they rebel that series renew and which not? Because if we add that the actress may have projects in Broadway and that it is rumored that supergirl goes to the movies would not be so crazy to think that it can end

 

[vantheman77]

Yeah let's not forget about a Supergirl movie in possible development that could factor in ending the TV series.

Imagine the cast for a possible Superman series based on those appearing in Supergirl - Superman, Lois Lane, Jon Kent, James Olsen, Lex Luthor, Lucy Lane, and General Sam Lane. Martian Manhunter, Winn Schott Jr, Mon-El, Saturn Girl, and Brainiac 5 could easily be guest-stars.

One missed opportunity from Elseworlds Part 3 - Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and James Olsen together.

 

[Dark Raven]

I think the Crisis next year has to somehow make Jimmy Olsen a more traditional version. Maybe it can streamline his character. Mechad can become someone else like Steel or purely Guardian, and we can get a different actor who is far less alpha male as Jimmy.

The fact that James was acting as Cisco's bruiser against Oliver and Barry says it all.

 

[2kt09]

and we can get a different actor who is far less alpha male as Jimmy.

so the guy playing Toyman?...or from what I apparently read last couple nights here, Tyler Hoechlin

 

[BH/HHH]

I am confident Superman will return to TV as the lead in his own series in the next 5 years. But I am stealing to side more with the idea that a fresh take on th DC streaming service is the most likely. They had that Metropolis show in development and that last we heard was been retooled so a fresh Superman series on there would make a lot of sense.

 

[Rorschach2012]

the actress playing Lois cane out and said the producers are discussing a spin-off and that it depends on the reception to these versions of Superman, Lois, and Lex.

 

[BH/HHH]

the actress playing Lois cane out and said the producers are discussing a spin-off and that it depends on the reception to these versions of Superman, Lois, and Lex.

That's not exactly what she said, she said she'd had discussions, discussions could literally be her saying to the producers "what about a Superman spin off?" And them answering they'd love to do it but... She also said there we other factors which to me is higher ups and legalities etc.

 

[Fran-el]

I read this from a Spanish page and I found it interesting.
http://www.mundosuperman.com/elseworlds-adelanto-un-superboy-en-el-arrowverso-pero-cual/ …
I pass the translator to have you think:
"Elseworlds" put forward a Superboy on the Arrowverse - but which one?
December 13, 2018 Miss Lane Leave a comment
WARNING: The following article contains spoilers of the Arrowverse crossover "Elseworlds", which concluded on Tuesday on The CW.
After the conclusion of the adventures of the superheroes of The CW, we can safely say that all DC fans can now talk about the incredible challenge of the event: the next crossover between 'Arrow', 'The Flash' and 'Supergirl', which will take place in 2019, will be titled Crisis on Infinite Earths (Crisis in Infinite Earths).
This promises an adaptation of the series of comics of the same name, the favorite of the fans of 1985, a television event that will undoubtedly be as ambitious, epic and great as the comic.
However, this was not the only great revelation that came out of "Elseworlds - Part 3". In addition to all the developments that alter the reality and action that destroys the universe, Clark Kent revealed that he and Lois Lane were expecting a child. Of course, this is a convenient way to put Superman out of the 'Supergirl' television series for a while.
However, it is also a breakthrough in the life of the super-couple that makes us wonder if the Arrowverse is preparing to present Jon Kent, also known as Superboy.
Jonathan Samuel Kent is a fairly new addition to the DC Universe. The character appeared for the first time three years ago, in Convergence: Superman # 2, written and illustrated by Dan Jurgens. Jon is the biological son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane, and has a physiology that is both human and Kryptonian, something that gives him the same powers as his father.
Since its introduction, Jon has become an important (and popular) character. To all intents and purposes, becoming the third pillar of the Lois and Clark duo, and an official cast member of the Superman titles.
With his own supertraje, with red cape and the shield of the house of El, Jon Kent, of 10 years of age, has embraced the identity of Superboy and has fought along with people like his father, Robin and even Batman. Jon is now an important part of the Superman myth, and now it seems as if he is making the leap to television.
Currently it is not known if Lois Lane is pregnant with Jon Kent, but given the popularity of Jon and his recent addition to comics, it seems most likely.
Of course, it's important to note that "Elseworlds - Part 3" just revealed that Lois is expecting a child, which means that the birth of her son is not happening yet - and we are far from seeing a 10-year-old superhero Fly through National City with your aunt Kara.
However, the episode revealed that Lois and Clark will move out of the planet to the city of Argo City, where the surviving members of Krypton live. Given that the city is far away in the confines of space, we would not rule out The CW showing some kind of temporary change in the time spent in Argo compared to what happens on Earth. One year for 'Supergirl' could well be 10 for Argo. (Actually, a very similar development just happened in the pages of Superman # 6 - from which we will publish the review shortly)
On the other hand, there is always the possibility that Jon Kent can come into play in the form of time travel. This year alone, both 'The Flash' and 'Arrow' have featured adult versions of Barry Allen's daughter, Nora (who traveled back in time from the future) and Oliver Queen's son, William (thanks to the use of scenes from flash forward).
What prevents the Arrowverse from adding another hero in the form of a child and with super powers? Who knows, maybe Nora, William and Jon know each other in the future ... and maybe they even have a league of their own.
Now that we know that Crisis in Infinite Earths will arrive in less than a year, it seems that the Arrowverse will be in need of all the superheroes it can get: old and young, new and old. Since this event will serve as a sequel to Elseworlds, it is quite possible that we will see Superman return from Argo - and perhaps be accompanied by his own super son.

 

[Dark Raven]

Arghh... wall of text. You need spaces between those paragraphs and sentences.

 

[Fran-el]

Arghh... wall of text. You need spaces between those paragraphs and sentences.

Sorry I'm Spanish and I've used a translator and it's been that way, you can enter the link and try to translate it, again I'm very sorry if you do not understand.

 

[Thome216]

It's okay, it read fine for me.

I really hope they are setting something up for a year or so down the road. While Clark and Lois will be on Argo, I'm sure he'll be coming back for COIE, and the aftermath of that could very well open the door for a new Superman series. Who knows how the universe(s) will settle out after the event? There could be a time jump or even rewrite of reality that brings Jon Kent into existence several years before the original timeline has it at now. If Lois is pregnant with a boy, and that boy is Jon.

And I doubt they'll kill off Supergirl as they did in the original Crisis. Her series is still going full swing and I doubt Melissa Benoist is tired of it already. They might get close to it, although I doubt we'll get another image based on the comic Crisis like we did a couple of years ago.

 

[Rorschach2012]

The whole Arrowverse has built up to this. Hasn’t Berlanti said COIE is his favorite DC story? I hope they get to do exactly what they want without too much restriction from WB

 

[Fran-el]

What I left yesterday I thought it was from a Spanish page but it was copied from another, here the original:
Elseworlds Teased a Superboy in The Arrowverse - But Which One?

 

[YÅ«gi's BM]

My guess is that Crisis will combine Earth-38 with Earth-1 and re-write history a bit so that Clark and Lois have been married for 12-15 years and Jon is 12-14 years old in 2020.

 

[Flash525]

I'm honestly happy with one Kryptonian on the CW leading their own show, so not overly fussed about a Superman or Superboy show at the minute. Then again, the Legion of Superheroes led by Mon-El could introduce Superboy for an episode or two?

 

[2kt09]

I'm honestly happy with one Kryptonian on the CW leading their own show, so not overly fussed about a Superman or Superboy show at the minute. Then again, the Legion of Superheroes led by Mon-El could introduce Superboy for an episode or two?

gonna have to reboot that Legion first

 

[Kelly]

Melissa and Tyler are actually doing a con together, could lead to more cons as time permits. Quite possibly moving towards a Superman series. I would rather however that it be on Netflix not the CW. Wont happen, but I would like that better.

 

[Dr.]

As I mentioned elsewhere…

Seems to me that by (finally) fixing Supergirl’s chronic “Superman plothole” in the specific way that they did, TPTB have essentially closed the book on a possible spinoff series.