Syfy Officially Orders ‘Krypton’ Pilot!

Briefly: We’ve known that SyFy had been working on a Krypton series since late 2014, but I’d never imagine that we’d actually see the series come to fruition.

Well, we’re now one step closer to Krypton, as SyFy has just officially ordered a pilot of the series.

Set two generations before the destruction of the legendary Man of Steel’s home planet.  Krypton will follow Superman’s grandfather — whose House of El was ostracized and shamed — as he fights to redeem his family’s honor and save his beloved world from chaos.

“Krypton is one of the most iconic stories in the comic book universe,” said Bill McGoldrick, Executive Vice President, Scripted Content, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment. “In the talented hands of David S. Goyer and the DC Entertainment/Warner Horizon Television team, this exciting Syfy project will take viewers back to Superman’s home to show how the timeless legend began.”

The pilot will be executive produced by David S. Goyer, while Sleepy Hollow‘s Damian Kindler will act as showrunner. Colm McCarthy (“She Who Brings Gifts,” “Peaky Blinders”) will direct and co-executive produce the pilot, and the pilot teleplay and story is written by David S. Goyer & Ian Goldberg (“Once Upon a Time,” “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles”).

We’re excited. Are you excited?

We’ll be sure to share more Krypton news as soon as we hear it! Who would you like to see star in the series?