‘Superman & Lois’ Casts Michael Bishop As New Jonathan Kent To Replace Jordan Elsass

Superman & Lois finds its new Jonathan Kent!

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Following Jordan Elsass’ departure from the series, Michael Bishop has been cast to take over the role of Jonathan Kent in the next season of Superman & Lois.

It was recently announced that Jordan Elsass would not be returning for Season 3 of Superman & Lois, in which he had played the titular couple’s son Jonathan. The actor cited his mental health as the reason for his exit from the DC series.

Now, it has finally been revealed who will replace him, with Michael Bishop officially taking over the role of Jonathan Kent.

Michael Bishop Joins The DC Universe

Michael Bishop’s previous credits include the Disney Channel original movie Spin and the Australian TV series Grace Beside Me. Now he will be stepping into the role of Superman’s son.

Michael Bishop will be joining Tyler Hoechlin as Clark Kent/Superman and Elizabeth Tulloch as Lois Lane, as well as Alex Garfin as Jordan Kent, Jonathan’s twin brother. Of the two Kent children, Jordan is the only one to inherit their father’s powers, while Jonathan does not exhibit these same abilities.

Michael Bishop will be seen as Jonathan Kent for the first time when Season 3 of Superman & Lois arrives at some point in 2023. The CW is yet to announce an official release date for the new season of the Arrowverse show.

Here is the synopsis for Superman and Lois:

Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch star as Superman & Lois, the world’s most famous superhero and comic books’ most famous journalist, as they return to Smallville to face their greatest challenge ever – dealing with all the stress, pressures and complexities that come with being working parents in today’s society.

In addition to Tyler Hoechlin as Clark Kent and Elizabeth Tulloch as Lois Lane, the series stars Jordan Elsass and Alexander Garfin as the sons of the titular characters, Dylan Walsh as General Sam Lane, Emmanuelle Chriqui as Lana Lang, and Erik Valdez as Kyle Cushing. Written by The Flash‘s Todd Helbing, the series is executive produced by Helbing, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, and Geoff Johns.

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Source: The Wrap