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It’s the Kent family reunion we never thought we’d see: Bitsie Tulloch on Friday shared a snapshot of herself on the SAG-AFTRA picket alongside Superman & Lois co-star Wolé Parks. And who’s that next to them? Why, it’s none other than Jordan Elsass, who played Tulloch’s on-screen son Jonathan for the CW drama’s first two seasons.
A series regular since Superman & Lois premiered in 2021, Elsass opted not to return for its third season shortly before production began, leading producers to recast the role with Australian actor Michael Bishop. Elsass never gave an on-record explanation for his departure, but he did briefly discuss the decision in a Cameo he recorded for a fan in August 2022.
“It’s sad, it’s a real shame,” he said in the video. “I know that I was pumped for Season 3, for sure, but what are you going to do? Anyway, mental health is definitely 100-percent priority. It’s pinnacle. It’s got to take precedence. And mine has been … the last couple of years … it’s been rough.”
He then stressed the importance of taking time to himself, adding, “I’m still debating whether I’m even going to act for a while. I may go in a different direction. I know that’s definitely going to be disappointing to some people.”
We certainly aren’t disappointed to see Elsass on the picket line with Tulloch and Parks, the latter of whom is one of seven series regulars not returning full-time for the show’s fourth season. The hope is for Parks, along with the other departing cast members — Dylan Walsh (General Lane), Emmanuelle Chriqui (Lana), Erik Valdez (Kyle), Inde Navarrette (Sarah), Tayler Buck (Natalie) and Sofia Hasmik (Chrissy) — to make guest appearances.
SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) has been on strike since July 14 as part of ongoing labor disputes with the AMPTP (Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers). Among the most pressing issues on the table is improving the formula for calculating streaming residuals and preventing artificial intelligence from replacing actors on set.
This is one of the bubble shows that I could see getting reversed into a cancellation if the strikes continue.
I assume these actors are aware of that and are still supporting the cause. You have to respect that.
Please don’t say things like that.
They have said that it is the series that were renewed for their 2nd season are most endangered of being cancelled. Superman and Lois was renewed for it’s 4th season. That said, no scripted series on the CW is safe because to be profitable the CW favors reality shows and foreign imports . This would be true whether there was a strike or not.
I thought he had gone full-MAGA
I think at the time it was reported that he didn’t want to abide by the covid restrictions that were in place. One possible interpretation of that is that he’s an anti-vaxxer, another is that isolating for 2 weeks after crossing the border could be extremely harmful when experiencing mental health difficulties.
A well written article especially in respect to the Superman and Lois cast situation. So many people, fans and writers, have been indicating everyone beyond the Kents and Luthor were cut. As in fired. Your explanation is one everyone should use. Thank you.
If 7 main people are NOT returning why even go on with the show? That’s a lot of cast members to replace! Ugh
They have the option to appear on a few of next season’s episodes as guest stars. Some will or some will not. They have the option to seek other work. If they are available and they still want to appear, after being removed as regulars, they are welcome to return part time.
Fan Guy here I’m glad to see everyone coming together to stand up for there collueges I am also an glad you are taking care of yourself and your well being it’s important to so many and standing up saying it’s important is incredible…. I am so disappointed in the CW /HBO that with budget cuts along with an inclusive environment of television shows we won’t see anymore. The shows we are loosing even the commercials the shows will be missed…. Everyone please watch Superman and Lois so we can keep it going…… Please watch…
Nobody should mess with actor for what they do I hope it gets better for all the actors.