Krypton (TV series)
A prequel series about Superman's grandfather on Krypton.
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The series follows Seg-El, the grandfather of Superman, and is set about 200 years before Superman's birth on the planet Krypton.[1] David S. Goyer created the American science fiction TV series Krypton for the Syfy network.[1] The show's first airing was March 21, 2018, and Syfy ended it after two seasons in August 2019.[1]
Making and release
A spin-off based on Lobo was announced in June 2019 but was canceled two months later.[2] David S. Goyer began work on a prequel show called Krypton in October 2014.[3] Syfy developed the series, with Goyer producing and Ian Goldberg writing and serving as executive producer.[3] Lyta Zod was the first role filled, by Georgina Campbell, and Cameron Cuffe was later chosen to play Seg-El.[4][5]
Blake Ritson was chosen to portray Brainiac, a well-known adversary of Superman.[6][7] Colm McCarthy directed the pilot, which was shot in Serbia.[8][5] Ten episodes made up the first season, which debuted on March 21, 2018.[1][9] In August 2019, Syfy chose not to continue the series beyond its two seasons.[1][10]
What the cited sources add
A Deadline Hollywood article states that Lyta Zod is a member of Krypton’s military caste and the daughter of a general, Alura Zod.[5] The same article alleges that the creators wanted Adam Strange to be an LGBTQ+ character, but Johns allegedly downvoted that idea.[11] A Cinema Blend article, citing Deadline, characterizes Brainiac as a "parasitic, hyper-advanced alien android of immense intelligence".[7] A TVLine piece mentions that pilot production was scheduled to start in Montreal during the later part of 2016.[12]
References
- Wikipedia, "Krypton (TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Ahlgrim, "All the TV shows that ended or were canceled in 2019", Business Insider (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Krypton (TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Liptak, "Syfy is developing a Krypton spinoff based on Lobo", The Verge, 12 June 2019; Nolan, "Syfy passes on Lobo spin off", Comic Book Resources, 16 August 2019 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Krypton (TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Johnston, "Man Of Steel Writer David Goyer, Attached To New TV Show. Its Name? Krypton", Bleeding Cool, October 27, 2014; Goldberg, "Syfy, David Goyer Developing Superman Origin Story Krypton", The Hollywood Reporter, December 8, 2014; Ausiello, "Krypton Prequel From David S. Goyer Nears Pilot Order at Syfy", TVLine, April 21, 2016; Barsanti, "Superman meets Game Of Thrones in this leaked trailer for Syfy's Krypton", The A.V. Club, April 18, 2017; Syfy, "Truth, justice, and the Kryptonian way. Look up in the sky. #Krypton is coming en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Krypton (TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Andreeva, "Krypton: Georgina Campbell Cast As Female Lead In Syfy Superman Prequel", Deadline Hollywood, September 2, 2016; Raymond, "Krypton TV Series Finds Its Adam Strange", Screen Rant, September 14, 2017; Goffe, "Geoff Johns Blocked Regé-Jean Page Playing Superman's Grandfather In Krypton", ScreenRant, April 6, 2021 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Andreeva, "Krypton: Georgina Campbell Cast As Female Lead In Syfy Superman Prequel", Deadline Hollywood, September 2, 2016. facts only, no text reused. deadline.com
- Wikipedia, "Krypton (TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Venable, "Syfy's Krypton Just Cast Classic Superman Villain Brainiac And More", Cinema Blend, November 19, 2017 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Venable, "Syfy's Krypton Just Cast Classic Superman Villain Brainiac And More", Cinema Blend, November 19, 2017. facts only, no text reused. cinemablend.com
- Wikipedia, "Krypton (TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Syfy's Krypton: Meet Superman's Grandpa and Other Key Characters", TVLine, June 21, 2016; Andreeva, "Krypton: Georgina Campbell Cast As Female Lead In Syfy Superman Prequel", Deadline Hollywood, September 2, 2016; Holloway, "Superman Prequel Krypton Receives Pilot Order at Syfy", Variety, May 9, 2016; Daniels, "Filming begins on Krypton Series 2", The Knowledge, October 4, 2018; Drum, "Krypton Season 2 Has Reportedly Wrapped Filming", Comicbook.com, March 3, 2019 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Krypton (TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Shows A-Z: Krypton on Syfy", The Futon Critic; "Krypton Season 2 Trailer and Release Date Revealed", denofgeek, April 18, 2019 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Krypton (TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Otterson, "Krypton Renewed for Season 2 at Syfy", Variety, May 22, 2018; "Krypton Season 2 Trailer and Release Date Revealed", denofgeek, April 18, 2019; Webb Mitovich, "Krypton Cancelled at Syfy After 2 Seasons, Lobo Spinoff Passed Over", TVLine, August 16, 2019 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Goffe, "Geoff Johns Blocked Regé-Jean Page Playing Superman's Grandfather In Krypton", ScreenRant, April 6, 2021. facts only, no text reused. screenrant.com
- "Syfy's Krypton: Meet Superman's Grandpa and Other Key Characters", TVLine, June 21, 2016. facts only, no text reused. tvline.com
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