Superman & Loishas done a great job in creating a fleshed-outDC Universe, and the recent casting of one fan-favorite character appears to be someone totally different from whom I had expected.Superman & Loisseason 4,episode 8has continued to examine the effects of Superman revealing his identity to the world in a series of interesting ways. The episode also reveals one crucial threat who has not before been seen in the hit series. That villain’s newly confirmed actor is an unexpected choice.
Superman & Loishas done an incredible job of putting unique spins on the well-known character’s stories. Thelive-action Superman showhas featured story details I never expected to see, including atruly evil version of Lex Luthorand complex portraits of Superman’s sons and their struggles with power. Once again, after believing a popular star would be brought back as Brainiac, the show subverted my expectations with their new version of this popular villain.
Superman & Lois' Brainiac Appears To Have Been Revealed
The Iconic Villain Seems To Finally Be A Subtle Part Of Superman & Lois
It appears thatRiverdalestar Nikolai Witschl is playing Brainiac inSuperman & Lois.Following teases for the character throughout the season, thenewest live-action Brainiacseems to have finally directly entered the story, as Witschl’s Milton - who goes by one of Brainiac’s aliases, and who is explicitly called a “brainiac” by one of the characters in the show. With only two episodes remaining in the final season, it remains to be seen how much of an impact the new villain can make in the show.
In the comics, Milton Fine has been a human name Brainiac has taken on after taking over the metahuman’s body, and it appears assured that the character will be the iconic villain in these final episodes.Brainiac’s shadow has hung over the season up to this point, with the villain contributing to Lex’s efforts to destroy Superman in various ways.However, with Milton seemingly set to be a more important part of the final episodes due to him setting up Lex’s supersuit, it’s almost inevitable he’ll appear again in the last chapters of the series.
Tom Cavanagh’s Superman & Lois Casting Is A Totally Different DC Character
Many Expected The Arrowverse Alumni To Be Playing Brainiac
Many believed that Tom Cavanagh would be playing Brainiac in the series, after it was confirmed that the actor would be appearing on the show. However, the latest episode disproved thisSuperman & LoisBrainiac theory, whereit was revealed that Cavanagh was instead playing Gordon Godfrey, the host of “GODFREY!",an in-universe talk show. This role allowed the actor to give a fun performance as the character, though it is unclear if Godfrey will appear again after this episode.
Following Cavanagh’s multiple appearances in the Arrowverse as characters including different versions of Eobard Thawne and Harrison Wells, speculation about the actor taking on the villainous Braniac made sense. However, Godfrey, too, has an important comic-book past.In the comics, G. Gordon Godfrey is an alias of Glorious Godfrey, one of the New Gods of Apokolips.It is unlikely this will play a major part in the final episodes ofSuperman & Lois, but it still helps to flesh out its world, and provide a fascinating new figure in one of the show’s last episodes.
This Version Of Brainiac Can Still Be Something Special
Cavanagh and Witschl both made surprising impacts in the latest episode ofSuperman & Lois, and I’m glad they have taken on their respective roles. Lex Luthor actorMichael Cudlitz addressed Brainiac’s introductionand the importance of Witschl in the role, crucially mentioning that, “I think the fans are going to really enjoy what he has to bring for the rest of the season.” Based on this, it seems the best may be yet to be seen when it comes toSuperman & Lois' Brainiac.
Cavanagh is perfect for the role of Godfrey, no matter where his story goes. He is charismatic and familiar in a way that makes for a compelling appearance. Witschl, too, brings something unique to the table, andthe comments from Cudlitz concerning the importance of Milton have me excited for the conclusion to the series.It seems that, while Cavanagh would have made an excellent Brainiac, the creatives behindSuperman & Loisknow better than I do what the show needs, and are delivering that.
I Think Superman & Lois Has Finally Confirmed My Biggest Season 4 Story Theory In The Saddest Way Possible
Superman & Lois seems to be working toward a very specific endpoint, suggesting that the titular characters are far from safe in these final episodes.
I can’t wait to see what happens in the concluding episodes ofSuperman & Lois, and I am excited to see how Brainiac fits into these final installments. It seems that there is not much time left to add to this story, butI am certain that the tying up of all of these incredible stories will be done in a satisfying way by the end of the show.Where the series goes in its final episodes remains to be seen, but I am here for whatever it is and however it turns out.
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Superman & Lois follows the Man of Steel, Clark Kent, and journalist Lois Lane as they navigate the strains of contemporary parenthood while confronting threats from supervillains and alien invaders, blending personal challenges with heroic responsibilities in this 2021 television series.
