The inclusion of Superman on Supergirl is a giant step for The CW's DCTV Universe. However, this raises quite a few questions given the previous assertion that Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman were off limits. Could we soon have TV versions of the entire DC Comics' Trinity?  But what of the recent moves to kill off Deadshot (Michael Rowe), Amanda Waller (Cynthia Addai-Robinson) and the entire Suicide Squad so as not to conflict with David Ayer's film?  There's still lots of mystery surrounding just how Supergirl will utilize the Man of Steel but for now, Hoechlin is just basking in the (solar) glow.

So happy for my bud @tylerl_hoechlin !!! Ur mom kinda told me b4 u did lol. We already knew u were Superman in real life, now it's real!👏🏼
— Colton Haynes (@ColtonLHaynes) June 16, 2016

Could not be more honored & humbled to be given the opportunity to play this incredible & beloved character. Can't wait to get to work!
— Tyler
Source: COMIC BOOK MOVIES