After appearing as a series regular for two seasons, Jordan Elsass has decided to exit his role as Jonathan Kent in The CW’s DC series Superman & Lois. His character will officially be recast for the upcoming third season, which is currently in production in Vancouver.
Elsass’ sudden exit is due to the actor’s personal reasons and isn’t about work-related issues. Jonathan Kent is first introduced to viewers as the athletic son of Clark and Lois. Despite his differences with his twin brother Jordan, he has always been understanding and thoughtful towards his parents and brother.
“Jordan Elsass has notified the Studio that he will not be returning to Superman & Lois for season three due to personal reasons,” said Warner Bros. TV in a statement (via Deadline). “The role of Jonathan Kent will be recast.”
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Superman & Lois stars Tyler Hoechlin as Clark Kent/Superman, Elizabeth Tulloch as Lois Lane, and Alexander Garfin as Jordan Kent. The series also features Dylan Walsh as General Lane, Emmanuelle Chriqui as Lana Lang-Cushing, Erik Valdez as Kyle Cushing, Inde Navarette as Sarah Cushing, and Wolé Parks as John Henry Irons.
“The series finds the couple returning to Smallville to handle some Kent family business, Clark and Lois are reacquainted with Lana Lang, a local loan officer who also happens to be Clark’s first love, and her Fire Chief husband Kyle Cushing,” reads the official synopsis. “The adults aren’t the only ones rediscovering old friendships in Smallville as the Kent sons are reacquainted with Lana and Kyle’s rebellious daughter, Sarah. There’s never a dull moment in the life of a superhero, especially with Lois’ father, General Samuel Lane looking for Superman to vanquish a villain or save the day at a moment’s notice. Meanwhile, Superman and Lois’ return to idyllic Smallville is set to be upended when a mysterious stranger enters their lives.”
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Superman & Lois is created and written by The Flash executive producer Todd Helbing. It is executive produced by DC TV universe creator Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, and Geoff Johns through their Berlanti Productions banner.
