Since the first look at Tyler Hoechlin’s opening scene in the 2016 Supergirl second season premiere, fans have overwhelmingly been positive about his classic yet modern take on The Man of Steel. It felt like a breath of fresh air after 15 years of the “Alien Outcast” Kal-El seen in the Tom Welling, Brandon Routh, and Henry Cavill versions.


Despite the warm audience reaction, the studio was quick to temper the exploding interest in a new Superman TV series. CW President Mark Pedowitcz applauded Hoechlin’s performance while confirming that a new series was not being planned nor even discussed.

While disappointing, it did make some sense at that time as a new Superman series might have stepped on the toes of a couple pairs of red boots belonging to Henry Cavill and Melissa Benoist, but ...things have changed.

If we look closely we see that the groundwork is slowly being laid for a new series. This December’s annual CW crossover was announced months ago as the launching pad for next year’s Batwoman series, but it might also be a secret “back door” pilot for Superman.