From left: Dylan Walsh, Emmanuelle Chriqui and Erik Valdez.Photo:Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic, Paul Archuleta/Getty, Amanda Edwards/GettyThere are big changes coming toSuperman & Lois.PEOPLE has learned that seven cast members includingDylan Walsh,Emmanuelle Chriqui, Erik Valdez, Inde Navarrette, Wolé Parks, Tayler Buck and Sofia Hasmik will not be returning as series regulars for the upcoming fourth season of the CW series.The cast members will be welcome to return as guest stars or for recurring appearances onSuperman & Loisdepending on their interest and availability.Amid the casting shakeup, Michael Cudlitz, who portrays super villain Lex Luthor on the series, will be promoted to a series regular.The Walking Deadalum joined the series in season 3.“This whole experience so far has been amazing,” Cudlitz toldEntertainment Weeklyin March. “From the collaboration with our showrunners Todd [Helbing] and Brent [Fletcher] to the incredibly warm welcome I received from Tyler [Hoechlin] and Elizabeth [Tulloch] and the entire cast and crew.”He added: “I cannot wait to share with the fans how much fun we’ve been having. Personally, I’ve always felt Lex was just misunderstood.“Michael Cudlitz.Shane Harvey/The CWTyler Hoechlin, who plays Superman/Clark Kent, and Elizabeth “Bitsie” Tulloch, who portrays Lois Lane, as well as Alex Garfin and Michael Bishop are set to return as series regulars.Warner Bros. Television — which producesSuperman & Lois— declined to comment.Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch.Justine Yeung/The CWDeadline, which was first to report the news, noted the cast shakeup comes as bothSuperman & LoisandAll American: Homecomingwere renewed with significant budget cuts, which could include the reduction of the number of series regulars.The budget ofSuperman & Loisis higher than other CW dramas due to the show’s special effects, according to the outlet. For the upcoming 10-episode season, the series is expected to focus on family drama in addition to its superhero plot lines.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Superman & Loisairs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on the CW.
From left: Dylan Walsh, Emmanuelle Chriqui and Erik Valdez.Photo:Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic, Paul Archuleta/Getty, Amanda Edwards/Getty
Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic, Paul Archuleta/Getty, Amanda Edwards/Getty
There are big changes coming toSuperman & Lois.PEOPLE has learned that seven cast members includingDylan Walsh,Emmanuelle Chriqui, Erik Valdez, Inde Navarrette, Wolé Parks, Tayler Buck and Sofia Hasmik will not be returning as series regulars for the upcoming fourth season of the CW series.The cast members will be welcome to return as guest stars or for recurring appearances onSuperman & Loisdepending on their interest and availability.Amid the casting shakeup, Michael Cudlitz, who portrays super villain Lex Luthor on the series, will be promoted to a series regular.The Walking Deadalum joined the series in season 3.“This whole experience so far has been amazing,” Cudlitz toldEntertainment Weeklyin March. “From the collaboration with our showrunners Todd [Helbing] and Brent [Fletcher] to the incredibly warm welcome I received from Tyler [Hoechlin] and Elizabeth [Tulloch] and the entire cast and crew.”He added: “I cannot wait to share with the fans how much fun we’ve been having. Personally, I’ve always felt Lex was just misunderstood.“Michael Cudlitz.Shane Harvey/The CWTyler Hoechlin, who plays Superman/Clark Kent, and Elizabeth “Bitsie” Tulloch, who portrays Lois Lane, as well as Alex Garfin and Michael Bishop are set to return as series regulars.Warner Bros. Television — which producesSuperman & Lois— declined to comment.Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch.Justine Yeung/The CWDeadline, which was first to report the news, noted the cast shakeup comes as bothSuperman & LoisandAll American: Homecomingwere renewed with significant budget cuts, which could include the reduction of the number of series regulars.The budget ofSuperman & Loisis higher than other CW dramas due to the show’s special effects, according to the outlet. For the upcoming 10-episode season, the series is expected to focus on family drama in addition to its superhero plot lines.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Superman & Loisairs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on the CW.
There are big changes coming toSuperman & Lois.
PEOPLE has learned that seven cast members includingDylan Walsh,Emmanuelle Chriqui, Erik Valdez, Inde Navarrette, Wolé Parks, Tayler Buck and Sofia Hasmik will not be returning as series regulars for the upcoming fourth season of the CW series.
The cast members will be welcome to return as guest stars or for recurring appearances onSuperman & Loisdepending on their interest and availability.
Amid the casting shakeup, Michael Cudlitz, who portrays super villain Lex Luthor on the series, will be promoted to a series regular.The Walking Deadalum joined the series in season 3.
“This whole experience so far has been amazing,” Cudlitz toldEntertainment Weeklyin March. “From the collaboration with our showrunners Todd [Helbing] and Brent [Fletcher] to the incredibly warm welcome I received from Tyler [Hoechlin] and Elizabeth [Tulloch] and the entire cast and crew.”
He added: “I cannot wait to share with the fans how much fun we’ve been having. Personally, I’ve always felt Lex was just misunderstood.”
Michael Cudlitz.Shane Harvey/The CW
Shane Harvey/The CW
Tyler Hoechlin, who plays Superman/Clark Kent, and Elizabeth “Bitsie” Tulloch, who portrays Lois Lane, as well as Alex Garfin and Michael Bishop are set to return as series regulars.
Warner Bros. Television — which producesSuperman & Lois— declined to comment.
Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch.Justine Yeung/The CW
Justine Yeung/The CW
Deadline, which was first to report the news, noted the cast shakeup comes as bothSuperman & LoisandAll American: Homecomingwere renewed with significant budget cuts, which could include the reduction of the number of series regulars.
The budget ofSuperman & Loisis higher than other CW dramas due to the show’s special effects, according to the outlet. For the upcoming 10-episode season, the series is expected to focus on family drama in addition to its superhero plot lines.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Superman & Loisairs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on the CW.
source: people.com
