Additionally, Superboy season 1 was really just a first draft, or experiment, that the studio didn’t want to spend too much money on.
His acting performance was very poor and very bland. Regardless, Newton wasn’t a very memorable Superman. How much these incidents actually factored into his replacement is unknown. However, Newton had asked for a pay raise after season 1 due to the stunts he performed and had a DUI. The exact reason Newton was replaced is unknown. Aside from providing his voice for a fan film in 2011, Newton has never reprised his role as Superman/Superboy. The changes saw Newton replaced by Gerard Christopher after season 1.
Newton was initially cast as Superboy, but only remained for one season before drastic casting changes took place. Superboy followed the adventures of Clark Kent during his earlier years as Superboy.
#SUPERMAN ACTOR SERIES#
John Haymes Newton portrayed Superman in the 1988 TV series Superboy, but his career was short-lived. John Haymes Newton ( Superboy, season 1) (CBS) Here is every live-action Superman actor ranked worst to best. Over the course of 7 decades, there have definitely been some memorable standouts as Superman, while others left less of a mark on the iconic superhero. Actors have been portraying Superman onscreen as far back as 1948. In addition to Hoechlin and Cavill, there are eight more actors who have taken on the live-action role of Superman, either in TV or film. In the meant time, we have Tyler Hoechlin’s Superman in the CW show, Superman & Lois. However, he has stated his contract still includes one more Superman film, so we’re patiently awaiting his return. The last time he portrayed the role was in 2017 and it is uncertain when he will make his return as Superman. These standards include having superhuman abilities, using a codename, fighting crime, and wearing a memorable costume while doing it.Ĭurrently, Henry Cavill is the DC Extended Universe’s (DCEU) Man of Steel. While others came before him, he was truly the first major superhero who popularized the superhero genre and set the standard for other heroes. DC’s Superman is the archetype of a superhero.
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