Last November, we learned that Skyler Gisondon will play the DCU's Jimmy Olsen in James Gunn's SUPERMAN. However, another actor has just been cast as the Man of Steel's best pal, this time for The CW's fourth and final season of Superman & Lois.
TV Line reports that Douglas Smith will play The Daily Planet photographer, finally bringing Jimmy into a series which has sorely missed him since launching in 2021.
This version of the character is described as an "extroverted 20-something" known for being "the 'life of the party' around the office." The site adds, "Despite being work colleagues with Clark, he’s been unable to get him out of his 'awkward' shell. Unaware of Clark’s super-secret, Jimmy’s still determined to become his pal."
Despite a budget cut which resulted in fewer writers and regular cast members, Superman & Lois' creative team is clearly going all out with this final season to make DC fans happy.
Many of you will likely know Smith best for Big Love and Big Little Lies. He also counts Vinyl and The Alienist among his credits and played the title character's half-brother in Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters. Funnily enough, his older brother - Gregory Smith - has helmed eight episodes of Superman & Lois.
Mehcad Brooks played "James" Olsen in the Arrowverse, appearing in Supergirl both as the photographer and, later, the heroic Guardian. This series takes place in its own, separate reality following the events of Crisis on Infinite Earths.
Brad Schwartz, President of entertainment for The CW, recently promised that the long-delayed season 4 "[is] going to blow your minds," and explained the delay is a result of the show's lengthy post-production process. "I am not kidding, this season is going to be one of the best shows on TV. I watched the first episode last night, and it’s gonna make you cry. It’s amazing."
"Because of all the special effects, it could be ready for summer, [but] we feel like it would be wasted in the summer. So let’s put it in the fall where we can sell it in the Upfront [and] really, really talk about it."
Superman & Lois was developed by Todd Helbing and Greg Berlanti for The CW network. The show stars Tyler Hoechlin as Clark Kent/Superman and Elizabeth Tulloch as Lois Lane. It follows the iconic superhero couple as they navigate the challenges of parenthood while also dealing with the responsibilities and dangers that come with being Earth's greatest protector.
The premise of Superman & Lois diverges slightly from traditional Superman stories by focusing more on the family dynamic between Clark, Lois, and their teenage sons, Jonathan and Jordan Kent. The series explores how Clark balances his duties as Superman with his obligations as a husband and father, all while living in the small town of Smallville.
Superman & Lois is set to return to The CW this fall.