The producers ofMy Adventures With Superman, Jake Wyatt and Josie Campbell, shed light onJack Quaid’s dedication to his role as Clark Kent, aka Superman. In the series, viewers will witness the transformative journey of a young Clark Kent as he grapples with his destiny and emerges as an early incarnation of the Man of Steel. The show not only delves into Clark’s superheroic struggles but also explores the challenges he faces in his personal life as a reporter for the Daily Planet. Balancing his work responsibilities, social relationships, and heroic identity poses a constant test for the 20-something Clark.
In an interview withScreen Rant, Wyatt commended Quaid’s outstanding comedic timing, infusing the series with moments of laughter and levity.
“He’s funny as hell. Jack Quaid is deeply funny. There’s a lot of comedic timing. Also, Jack is extremely dedicated. We have to schedule extra time for Jack because sometimes you’re like, “That’s it.” And he’s like, “That’s not it. I can do it better.” You’re done with it when Jack is happy with it. He’s a real professional, really committed to the craft, and has a lot of great jokes.”
Campbell added that Quaid’s profound love for Superman is a driving force behind his performance, infusing every line and emotion with genuine care.
“And really loved Superman. We thought we loved Superman, but Jack loves Superman so much. He cares about every line, every emotion, and every episode.”
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Executive producer Brendan Clogher also addressed the decision to delay the introduction of Superman’s notorious nemesis, Lex Luthor, as the main villain in the show’s first season. Clogher explained that early feedback from executives prompted the creative team to think differently. By holding off onusing Lex Luthorinitially, they were able to delve into the rich array of characters available to them. This creative challenge led them to reimagine the series' villains, drawing inspiration from real-world figures, and offering a fresh perspective on the clash between good and evil. He said:
“In some of the other interviews, we brought [up] the fact that execs give us good notes, which is nice. And one of the very early ones was we were sort of told to hold off on Lex Luthor for a bit. So it forced us to dig in and be like, “Who do we have available to us that can create sort of a good counterpoint to our Clark Kent? Who is someone who cares about people?” And as you saw, we found a way to do that with certain villains that reflect some of our real world modern villains. I think is really what we’re trying to do.”
Originally slated for release on Cartoon Network, the series has found a new home on Adult Swim, catering to a more mature audience. Jack Quaid, recognized for his roles inScreamandThe Boys, will lend his voice to the character of Clark Kent. Joining Quaid in the cast is Alice Lee fromZoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, who will portray Lois Lane, the journalist and love interest of Superman. Jeannie Tirado, known for her work inSoul,will voice the character of Lana Lang, while Ishmael Sahid, known for his role inThe Mindy Project,will bring the character of Jimmy Olsen to life. Additionally, Kiana Madeira, recognized for her performances in theFear Streettrilogy, will voice Supergirl in the series.
The first two episodes ofMy Adventures with Supermanare set to debut on July 6.
