There’sa new Jonathan Kent in Smallville and he apparently needs a new alarm clock.
“I’m still wrapping my head around it,” Bishop tells EW with a laugh.
“I feel like I was learning about him as we were going.
(L-R): Michael Bishop as Jonathan Kent and Alex Garfin as Jordan Kent.Shane Harvey/The CW
They needed someone crazy enough to take on the task, and I guess I’m that person.”
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: How did you end up getting cast to take over the role of Jonathan Kent?
Only five days?!
Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch on ‘Superman & Lois’.The CW
That is not a lot of time to prepare.
It’s pretty cool.
Well, I wasn’t trying to copy anything that was done before.
Jon is just an incredible brother and incredible son, and he’s not dealt the nicest cards.
What do you want to see?"
And the message that was relayed back to me was just, “We love what you’re doing.
We love where your Jon is sitting.
Keep it there.”
What was your first day like on set?
I was not the happiest about it.
And he made me feel very welcomed and that was awesome.
After that day, everything was easy.
He had me doing improvised pushups, sit-ups, squats, all in the middle of the scene.
He had me running laps.
You’ll only see one of those takes, but I had to do that 10 times.
Jonathan and Jordan just learned aboutLois' breast cancer diagnosisin last week’s episode.
How are they going to be handling this news going forward?
It’s tough for them.
I’m very lucky to be a part of it.
What can you tease about how he gets integrated into that world more?
He definitely gets a couple hero moments this season, which I think the fans are really waiting on.
People start to value him a little more and know that Jon does have something to offer.
Will we get to see Jonathan taking on the moniker Superboy this season like he does in the comics?
[Laughs] I don’t want to get sued.
I’m rooting for it.
But I guess we’ll just have to see.
I promise you, I’m on the edge of my seat waiting just like all the fans are.
Superman & Loisairs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on the CW.
