The CW's upcoming Superman & Lois series has added a new take on Lois Lane's army general father, Samuel Lane. According to Deadline, Dylan Walsh (Nip/Tuck, Unforgettable) will play the role.
We've seen quite a few different incarnations of General Lane on the small screen over the years, most recently on Supergirl where he was played by Glenn Morshower. This version of the DC Comics characters is described as "a no-nonsense Army general who’s determined to keep America, and the world, safe from all threats – from this world or beyond. Lane’s a workaholic who demands nothing but excellence from all those in his life."
Sounds about right! This new series will be a little different to previous Man of Steel-centric shows, however, as the story will focus on Clark (Tyler Hoechlin) and Lois (Elizabeth Tulloch) raising a family and dealing with the "stress, pressures and complexities that come with being working parents in today’s society."
Former Flash showrunner Helbing will executive produce Superman & Lois with Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and Geoff Johns via Berlanti Productions. The show will go straight to series (13 episodes), and production is expected to get underway as soon as it's safe to do so.
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