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Why did Superman and Lois recast Jonathan Kent?

By Michael Patterson

Superman & Lois -- “Uncontrollable Forces” -- Image Number: SML302a_0236r -- Pictured (L-R): Michael Bishop as Jonathan Kent and Alex Garfin as Jordan Kent -- Photo: Shane Harvey/The CW -- © 2023 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Superman & Lois -- “Uncontrollable Forces” -- Image Number: SML302a_0236r -- Pictured (L-R): Michael Bishop as Jonathan Kent and Alex Garfin as Jordan Kent -- Photo: Shane Harvey/The CW -- © 2023 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved. /
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Superman and Lois season 3 introduces us to a new Jonathan Kent. Why did The CW’s DC TV series recast Jordan Elsass in the role?

Superman and Lois finally makes its long-awaited return to The CW this month. The Arrowverse spinoff looks to entertain audiences craving some DC TV content on a depressingly light DCTV schedule from the evolving network this season, and the critically-acclaimed show has always delivered high quality entertainment.

It’s going to be a season of change for Clark Kent and Lois Lane as the dynamic duo and their Fam of Steel will meet a new threat in the form of Metropolis’ Bruno Mannheim.

However, you might have already noticed a major change about the show, and that is the new actor playing Jonathan Kent.

Who plays Jonathan Kent on Superman and Lois season 3?

Jonathan Kent is now portrayed by Australian actor Michael Bishop. He takes over the role from Jordan Elsass, who played Jonathan for the show’s first two seasons.

Prior to landing the full-time role on Superman and Lois season 3, Bishop appeared in the Disney Channel movie Spin.

Why was Jordan Elsass recast as Jonathan Kent on Superman and Lois?

Jonathan Kent was recast on Superman and Lois season 3 because actor Jordan Elsass left the role after two seasons. Elsass’ departure was announced shortly before filming for the third season was to commence in Vancouver. Warner Bros. TV issued a statement confirming that Elsass “had notified the studio that he will not be returning to Superman & Lois for Season 3 due to personal reasons.”

A short while after his exit was announced, the actor revealed in a Cameo video that he was sad he wouldn’t be a part of the show’s next chapter but that “mental health is definitely 100-percent priority”. After that, he suggested that he could be done with acting.

Jonathan Kent is an important part of Superman and Lois and Elsass did a phenomenal job bringing him to life. His presence on the show will certainly be missed, but we wish him all the best.

We’re also looking forward to getting to know Michael Bishop’s take on Jonathan going forward.

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Superman and Lois season 3 airs on The CW on Tuesday nights at 8/7c.

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