Krypton TV Show Casts Unknown as Superman's Grandfather

Syfy’s Superman prequel seriesKryptonhas finally found its lead, with little-known British actorCameron Cuffesigning on to playSuperman’s grandfather. The story is set two generations before Superman was even born, showing howCameron Cuffe’s character, Seg-El, helped bring the House of El back into prominence while saving the planet of Krypton itself. Syfy hasn’t announced when production will begin on the pilot, or when it may air, if it gets picked up to series.

Entertainment Weeklyreports that Seg-El is the “scion of the once-prosperous El family,” which has since been stripped of its rank and shamed. No details were given about how the El’s had fallen. They now live inKrypton’s lowest caste after having been stripped of its rank.Seg-Elis said to possess, “intuitive brilliance for all things technical.”

This casting comes five months after the potential series received apilot order, althoughCameron Cuffeis the first cast member to be added to this series. This show will follow Seg-El as he turns this planet in disarray into one worthy of giving birth to the greatest Super Hero ever known, his grandson Kal-El, a.k.a. Superman. It remains unclear how many more roles will need to be filled before production begins.

Kryptonwill be executive produced byDavid S. Goyer(Man of Steel,Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,The Dark Knighttrilogy) through his Phantom Four banner.Damian Kindler(Sleepy Hollow) will serve as executive producer/showrunner, withColm McCarthy(She Who Brings Gifts,Peaky Blinders) set to direct and co-executive produce the pilot. The pilot teleplay and story is written byDavid S. Goyer&Ian Goldberg(Once Upon a Time,Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles).

Cameron Cuffemade his feature acting debut in this summer’sFlorence Foster Jenkins, and he previously appeared in two short film’s, 2002’sNew Year’s Eveand 2015’sHome Made. He also stars in the upcomingU.K. TV seriesdubbedThe Halcyon, which is slated to premiere next year on ITV. Hopefully we’ll have more casting news forKryptonin the very near future.