I’m actually glad my last Brainiac casting theory was proven totally wrong

Superman and Lois did a great job of creating a fleshed-out DC Universe, and the recent casting of a fan-favorite character seems to be someone entirely different from who I expected. Superman and Lois season 4, episode 8 continued to examine the effects of Superman revealing his identity to the world in a number of interesting ways. The episode also reveals a crucial threat that had never been seen in the hit series. This villain’s newly confirmed actor is an unexpected choice.

Superman and Lois did an incredible job of giving a unique touch to the well-known character’s stories. The live-action Superman show featured story details I never expected to see, including a truly evil version of Lex Luthor and complex portrayals of Superman’s children and their struggles with power. Once again, after believing that a popular star would be brought back as Brainiac, the show subverted my expectations with its new take on this popular villain.

Superman and Lois’ Brainiac appears to have been revealed

The iconic villain appears to finally be a subtle part of Superman & Lois

It seems that Riverdale star Nikolai Witschl will play Brainiac in Superman and Lois. Following character teases throughout the season, the newest live-action Brainiac appears to have finally entered directly into the story, as Witschl’s Milton – who goes by one of Brainiac’s aliases and is explicitly called “brain” by one of the series’ characters. With just two episodes left in the final season, it remains to be seen how much impact the new villain can have on the series.

In the comics, Milton Fine is a human name that Brainiac assumed after taking over the metahuman’s body, and it seems certain that the character will be the iconic villain in these final episodes. Brainiac’s shadow has loomed over the season thus far, with the villain contributing to Lex’s efforts to destroy Superman in multiple ways. However, with Milton seemingly set to be a more important part of the final episodes due to him putting together Lex’s supersuit, it’s almost inevitable that he will appear again in the series’ later chapters.

Tom Cavanagh’s Superman & Lois Cast Is a Totally Different DC Character

Many expected the Arrowverse alums to play Brainiac

Many believed that Tom Cavanagh would play Brainiac in the series, after it was confirmed that the actor would appear in the show. However, the last episode refuted this Superman and Lois Brainiac theory, where it was revealed that Cavanagh would play Gordon Godfrey, the host of “GODFREY!”, an in-universe talk show. This role allowed the actor to give a fun performance as the character, although it’s unclear whether Godfrey will appear again after this episode.

After 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 villain Braniac made sense. However, Godfrey also has an important past in the comics. In the comics, G. Gordon Godfrey is a pseudonym for Glorious Godfrey, one of the New Gods of Apokolips. This is unlikely to play a major role in the final episodes of Superman and Loisbut it still helps to flesh out its world and provide a fascinating new figure in one of the series’ final episodes.

I’m glad Brainiac’s Superman & Lois casting turned out the way it did

This version of Brainiac could still be something special

Cavanagh and Witschl had surprising impacts on the latest episode of Superman and Loisand I’m glad they took on their respective roles. Lex Luthor actor Michael Cudlitz addressed Brainiac’s introduction and Witschl’s importance in the role, crucially mentioning that, “I think fans will really like what he has to bring to the rest of the season.“Based on this, it appears that the best is yet to be seen when it comes to Superman and Lois‘ Brainiac.

Cavanagh is perfect for the role of Godfrey, no matter where his story goes. He’s charismatic and familiar in a way that makes him look attractive. Witschl also brings something unique to the table, and Cudlitz’s comments about Milton’s importance made me excited for the series’ conclusion. It seems that although Cavanagh was an excellent Brainiac, the creatives behind Superman and Lois we know better than I what the program needs and we are delivering it.

I can’t wait to see what happens in the final episodes of Superman and Loisand I’m excited to see how Brainiac fits into these final installments. It seems like there isn’t much time left to add to this story, but I’m sure that the tying of all these incredible stories will be done satisfactorily at the end of the show. Where the series goes in its final episodes remains to be seen, but I’m here for whatever and however it happens.

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