Bosco685 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Back on 10/23/15 the news broke that SYFY was considering a David Goyer production entitled 'Krypton'. Looks like that Krypton prequel isn't dead. ‘Krypton': David S. Goyer Offers Update on Superman Prequel Series Steve recently sat down with Goyer to discuss the new season of his Starz series Da Vinci’s Demons, and took the opportunity to ask Goyer about the status Krypton. Goyer not only confirmed the series still in development, but offered some insight into the time period and focus of the series. Watch what he had to say below, and scroll through to read his quotes. "Part of the fun of doing Man of Steel — and I was so insistent on setting that opening on Krypton and really seeing it, was pulling back the curtain. The first draft, the first forty pages were on Krypton, so we compressed that all down to fifteen minutes and there were a lot of ideas that I wanted to use in the film that didn’t ultimately make it into the film." "In terms of production value, you have to pick your moments. It will definitely, should we make the show there will definitely be some big moments. It won’t be wall to wall visual effects every single moment, spectacle, in the way that the film will be, but we’ll also be digging into the characters and the culture a lot more." And now it may move forward. Krypton Close To Pilot Order From SyFy SyFy is looking to get into the superhero business according to THR with a possible pilot order for David S. Goyer's Krypton. The series would be Goyer's take on Superman's origin story, but not in the way you might think. The narrative would be constructed around the House of El and when they were ostracized from Kryptonian society. Superman's grandfather would be the primary protagonist, and would follow his attempts to bring equality to Krypton. The show will be executive produced by Damian Kindler (Stargate SG-1) and directed by Colm McCarthy (Sherlock). No actors have been attached yet, but assuming the series gets officially picked up that shouldn't be far behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusterMark Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Yes!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitelanthawkeye Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 They need to avoid what I consider to be the most fundamental problem so Supergirl. Make sure this show has little to nothing to do with Superman. Don't mention him, don't hint at him, don't tell the story from the future with somehow this being about his ultimate origin. Just make this about Krypton. Sandflea 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PovertyRow Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 First SMALLVILLE. Then GOTHAM. Now KRYPTON. Fritz Lang and Thea von Harbou called it decades ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meeklo Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 This should end with Tom Welling playing the adult Kal-El Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkunkApe Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 I'm hoping this is good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco685 Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 Krypton Superman Prequel Series Greenlit to Pilot by Syfy The Superman prequel TV series, Krypton has beengreenlit for a pilot at Syfy, the network announced Monday via a press release. The series "will follow Superman's grandfather – whose House of El was ostracized and shamed — as he fights to redeem his family's honor and save his beloved world from chaos." The series is the brainchild of David S. Goyer, who has worked as a writer or producer on several DC Comics adaptations to film and TV. He'll serve as executive producer with his company Phantom Four. Damian Kindler of Sleepy Hollow has been named EP and showrunner, with Colm McCarthy (Peaky Blinders) directing the pilot. The pilot is written by David S. Goyer and Ian Goldberg (Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Once Upon a Time). "Krypton is one of the most iconic stories in the comic book universe," said Bill McGoldrick, Executive Vice President, Scripted Content, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment in a press release. "In the talented hands of David S. Goyer and the DC Entertainment/Warner Horizon Television team, this exciting Syfy project will take viewers back to Superman’s home to show how the timeless legend began." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkunkApe Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 If done right, it sounds like it could be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 So it's a story about a disgraced family on an alien planet. Sounds awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco685 Posted June 21, 2016 Author Share Posted June 21, 2016 Character List For KRYPTON Includes Superman and Zod's Ancestors And A LEGION OF SUPERHEROES Member Clearly inspired by the success of Gotham and the positive response to the scenes set on that world in Man of Steel, it's actually easy enough to understand why they're moving forward with the show. Now, a list of the characters have been revealed, and it sounds like an interesting mixture. SEG-EL - described as athletic, quietly confident, and in his 20s, an older version of this character appeared in Starman #51 alongside his son Jor-El (Superman's father). LYTA ZOD - a beautiful twentysomething, Lyta is a reluctant warrior and has a familial tie to eventual Superman villain General Zod. VAL-EL - The genius grandfather of Seg, he defied death by entering the Phantom Zone and believes in space exploration. ALURA ZOD - Lyta's mother, she too is obviously related to General Zod in some way. DEVE-EM - A "bad boy" in his twenties, this chisele character was a reluctant ally to the Legion of Superheroes once upon a time, but has clashed with Superboy and Superman on a handful of occasions as a villain. TER-EL - Seg's father. Production on the pilot episode of Krypton is set to begin this summer, so expect some casting news to follow this list. It definitely appears as if the focus here will be on the El and Zod families anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bosco685 Posted September 2, 2016 Author Share Posted September 2, 2016 Georgina Campbell Lands Lead Role In Syfy's SUPERMAN Prequel TV Series KRYPTON Deadline reveals that Georgina Campbell - who received rave reviews for starring in BBC drama Murdered by My Boyfriend and will next be seen in Broadchurch and Guy Ritchie's King Arthur: Legend of the Sword - has landed the role of newly created character Lyta Zod in Syfy's Krypton. The prequel TV series is being developed by Man of Steel scribe David S. Goyer. Krypton is set two generations before the destruction of the legendary Man of Steel's home planet. It follows Superman’s grandfather Seg-El - whose House of El was ostracized and shamed - as he fights to redeem his family’s honor and save his beloved world from chaos. It's not clear whether or not the show will have any ties to the DC Films Universe of The CW's Supergirl, but it seems highly unlikely. The trade adds that, "Lyta Zod is a member of Krypton’s military caste and the daughter of a general — that would be Superman’s future nemesis, General Zod, Lyta Zod serves as a cadet — and has also been having a clandestine, forbidden romance with Seg-El." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valiantman Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 The trade adds that, "Lyta Zod is a member of Krypton’s military caste and the daughter of a general — that would be Superman’s future nemesis, General Zod, Lyta Zod serves as a cadet — and has also been having a clandestine, forbidden romance with Seg-El." How old do they think General Zod is? If his daughter is in a romance with Superman's young grandfather... that makes General Zod approximately Superman's great-grandfather's generation. Two generations older than Jor-El. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco685 Posted September 2, 2016 Author Share Posted September 2, 2016 How old do they think General Zod is? If his daughter is in a romance with Superman's young grandfather... that makes General Zod approximately Superman's great-grandfather's generation. Two generations older than Jor-El. I never considered this. Longevity - Allows a Kryptonian to grow old without appearing to age, enabling them to be effectively younger than how they look, having an average life span far greater than that of humans. A Kryptonian's constant absorption of solar energy delays cell deterioration; as such, provided they are under a yellow sun. This, along with their immunity to earthly diseases, bacteria, and viruses, provides a Kryptonian with a form of ageless immortality, unless they are killed by either a being of similar incalculable strength, or during an exposure to kryptonite xenominerals or a red sun's radiation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valiantman Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 How old do they think General Zod is? If his daughter is in a romance with Superman's young grandfather... that makes General Zod approximately Superman's great-grandfather's generation. Two generations older than Jor-El. I never considered this. Longevity - Allows a Kryptonian to grow old without appearing to age, enabling them to be effectively younger than how they look, having an average life span far greater than that of humans. A Kryptonian's constant absorption of solar energy delays cell deterioration; as such, provided they are under a yellow sun. This, along with their immunity to earthly diseases, bacteria, and viruses, provides a Kryptonian with a form of ageless immortality, unless they are killed by either a being of similar incalculable strength, or during an exposure to kryptonite xenominerals or a red sun's radiation. OK, but if it's Krypton, then it's a red sun, and Zod would age normally... and be two generations older than Jor-El. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco685 Posted September 2, 2016 Author Share Posted September 2, 2016 How old do they think General Zod is? If his daughter is in a romance with Superman's young grandfather... that makes General Zod approximately Superman's great-grandfather's generation. Two generations older than Jor-El. I never considered this. Longevity - Allows a Kryptonian to grow old without appearing to age, enabling them to be effectively younger than how they look, having an average life span far greater than that of humans. A Kryptonian's constant absorption of solar energy delays cell deterioration; as such, provided they are under a yellow sun. This, along with their immunity to earthly diseases, bacteria, and viruses, provides a Kryptonian with a form of ageless immortality, unless they are killed by either a being of similar incalculable strength, or during an exposure to kryptonite xenominerals or a red sun's radiation. OK, but if it's Krypton, then it's a red sun, and Zod would age normally... and be two generations older than Jor-El. I think the longevity description is even before they experiencing the benefits of Earth's Sun. But it is kind of crazy Zod will potentially be older than Jor-El. I guess we will have to see where this Kryptonian train takes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjum12 Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Kevin J Anderson wrote a book about Krypton..... not bad. GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco685 Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 Superman Prequel Krypton Casts Cameron Cuffe Male Lead SyFy has found the male lead for its Superman prequel pilot, Krypton. According to reports from Variety, British actor Cameron Cuffe will star as Seg-El, one of Superman’s ancestors. At the time that Krypton takes place, the technically brilliant Seg-El is living in th lowest caste of Kryptonian society after the once respected House El was stripped of its rank. Cuffe is a London-born actor who recently appeared in Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant's Florence Foster Jenkins and has an upcoming recurring role on ITV's The Halcyon. Cuffe appeared in plays after graduating from Ireland's National Academy of Dramatic Art, The Lir Academy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco685 Posted October 10, 2016 Author Share Posted October 10, 2016 KRYPTON Rounds Out Its Cast With Former GAME OF THRONES Actor Ian McElhinney And 5 More Former Game of Thrones alum Ian McElhinney will play Seg-El's grandfather Val-El; Elliot Cowan (DaVinci's Demons, Luther) has been cast as Magistrate Daron-Vex; Lyta's mother Primus Alura Zod will be played by Ann Ogbomo (World War Z); Rasmus Hardiker (Your Highness) will be an engineer named Kem; while Wallis Day (The Royals) and Aaron Pierre (Tennison) will portray Nyssa-Vex and Dev-Em respectively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco685 Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 (edited) Edited April 20, 2017 by Bosco685 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
