Tyler Hoechlin Promises A Fun, Optimistic SUPERMAN With His SUPERGIRL Debut

Tyler Hoechlin Promises A Fun, Optimistic SUPERMAN With His SUPERGIRL Debut

With Superman entering the CW's DC universe on Supergirl, actor Tyler Hoechlin has promised that fans will be getting a version of the Man of Steel that they might be more familiar with...

By MattBellissimo - Oct 04, 2016 04:10 AM EST
Filed Under: Supergirl
Source: EW
Teen Wolf's Tyler Hoechlin will be diving into the role of Superman when the CW's Supergirl returns for its second season this fall. Both the actors and the showrunners have stated that the network's take on Superman will be a more traditional version of the Man of Steel, taking cues from Superman: The Animated Series, Lois and Clark, and Richard Donner's Superman, among others.

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Hoechlin emphasized the importance honouring Superman as a symbol of optimism and hope, despite the temptation to explore the dark or conflicted parts of a character as an actor. “It’s a very hopeful and optimistic show. As an actor, you always love these deep, dark, complicated, conflicted characters — there’s a challenge and that’s something to really dig into. This was something that was fun. It’s pure fun and it’s Superman as I think he was intended to be, which is just an incredible symbol of hope to kids that they can do anything, and that they can be good people, and that good people can triumph over evil. That’s just, at the core of it, what it is. Clark is the side of that that is — you know, you don’t have to be dark and brooding, and always in this state of masculine toughness. You can still just be a sweet, gentle person and have that side of you that comes out when it’s needed and called upon.”

Hoechlin's personal point of reference was Lois and Clark, a show that the 29-year-old actor grew up watching. "I grew up with Dean Cain on Lois & Clark. I would watch that with my folks, and that was really my strongest tie. That was my introduction to Superman really, so those are my memories, as a kid, growing up with Superman." Despite this, Hoechlin maintains that Christopher Reeve's iconic portrayal is his favourite. "I just have to go with Chris Reeve. I think you have to. He was so spot on with it. I feel like I would have to doubt myself if I went with anybody else."

Are you looking forward to Hoechlin's take on Superman? Check out a sneak peek below and sound off with your comments!

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Doomsday8888
Doomsday8888 - 10/4/2016, 4:57 AM
Next week!!!
Sweet Christmas!
cbostont102
cbostont102 - 10/4/2016, 4:59 AM
@Doomsday8888 - I'm about 9 episode into Luke Cage...I kept saying sweet Christmas yesterday. Lol
Doomsday8888
Doomsday8888 - 10/4/2016, 5:05 AM
@cbostont102 -


I think...you must have mistaken me for someone who gives a shit!!!

Bhuahahha just kidding bro, i'm feeling jolly today! :D
cbostont102
cbostont102 - 10/4/2016, 5:08 AM
@Doomsday8888 - ok I'm done sharing....taking my ball and going home. Lol
Doomsday8888
Doomsday8888 - 10/4/2016, 5:12 AM
@cbostont102 - Nhaa man, don't do this!!!
cbostont102
cbostont102 - 10/4/2016, 5:41 AM
@Doomsday8888 - lmao
BloodyBed
BloodyBed - 10/4/2016, 6:24 AM
@cbostont102 - yesterday I was watching Luke cage while playing marvel heroes, and they gave everyone a Luke cage for free. So there was like a hundred Luke's saying sweet Christmas, while I was saying sweet Christmas.

And it still hasn't gotten old
cbostont102
cbostont102 - 10/4/2016, 6:34 AM
@ALostCause - ahahaha!
cbostont102
cbostont102 - 10/4/2016, 4:58 AM
Really looking forward to this...and Finally time for The Flash tonight! Matt you're on fire this morning!
MattBellissimo
MattBellissimo - 10/4/2016, 4:59 AM
@cbostont102 - This whole editor thing ain't so bad I guess. Lol
Highflyer
Highflyer - 10/4/2016, 4:59 AM
Here we go...
Highflyer
Highflyer - 10/4/2016, 5:03 AM
I'm still having nightmares about that horrible clip they showed when the news woman is saying 'We hope she's watching' and olsen says 'She is."
BloodyBed
BloodyBed - 10/4/2016, 6:26 AM
@Highflyer - oh that's just the worst
SuperbatSpider1003
SuperbatSpider1003 - 10/4/2016, 5:13 AM
He looks good I wish he was taller but he's good.
dubjon
dubjon - 10/4/2016, 6:21 AM
@SuperbatSpider1003 - At least taller than Jimmy Olsen LMAO
PeterStarker
PeterStarker - 10/4/2016, 7:17 AM
@dubjon - Too soon...
Tempo
Tempo - 10/4/2016, 5:25 AM
Like Superman should be.
Superheromoviefan
Superheromoviefan - 10/4/2016, 5:27 AM
Fun? How dare he?! We need to be serious!
CaptainElrond
CaptainElrond - 10/4/2016, 5:29 AM
Highflyer
Highflyer - 10/4/2016, 5:29 AM
I don't mind Superman being optimistic or confident but I don't want him to be above any inner conflict or turmoil. He should endure and overcome but don't make his personality be bullet proof like his skin.
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