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Krypton TV Series In The Works

After some speculation, it looks as though Superman prequel Krypton will be heading to Syfy… and it’s being written by none other than David S. Goyer.

9th December 2014 by Ryan Leston

Superman gets a Man of Steel TV prequel set on Krypton.

After some speculation, it looks as though DC‘s Superman prequel Krypton will be heading to Syfy… and it’s being written by none other than David S. Goyer.

But if you were expecting a Superman cameo, you’ve come to the wrong place.

The series is set on Krypton years before its destruction, telling the story of the House of El. Essentially, the series follows Superman’s grandfather as he attempts to bring change to the planet of Krypton – turning a planet which has fallen into disarray into a home worthy of the Man of Steel.

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Of course, ‘Krypton’ has been rumoured for some time… and while it sounds like a great idea, I can’t help wondering if it’s really been thought through. I mean, Man of Steel was a good film. But I always felt that the scenes on Krypton were a bit much.

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“Years before the Superman legend we know, the House of El was shamed and ostracised,” reads the official description. “This series follows The Man of Steel’s grandfather as he brings hope and equality to Krypton, turning a planet in disarray into one worthy of giving birth to the greatest Super Hero ever known.”

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Don’t get me wrong, it’ll be interesting to see the planet which produced Superman… and ultimately, the events that led his father to break away from Kryptonian tradition in order to have a son.

But while Smallville really worked as a Superman prequel, I can’t help feeling that this is more of a cynical cash-in. I mean, how much do we really need to know about the House of El? How much does Superman know?

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Krypton will head to Syfy as a one-hour pilot and will be written by both David S. Goyer and Ian Goldberg. But will it get picked up for a full series? That’s another matter entirely.

What do you think of a Superman prequel set on Krypton? Does it really make sense in the wider DC universe? Let us know what you think in the comments below…

Filed Under: TV News Tagged With: Comic Book TV Shows, DC, Krypton, Man of Steel, Superman

About Ryan Leston

Ryan Leston is the Founder and Editor of Screen Jolt. He's a big movie nerd from Cardiff who loves all things Star Wars. His favourite Star Wars film is The Empire Strikes Back and he still wants to be Han Solo when he grows up.

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