Through its first logline, which directly and interestingly refers to Metropolis as the City of Tomorrow, we learn that Metropolis’ lead characters will actually be Lois Lane and Lex Luthor, who both investigate the city’s seedier underbelly and the “bizarre secrets” that are being kept away from the public.
This new drama will center on Clark Kent’s adult dwelling in the years before he ever entered its city limits.
While Krypton will take viewers back to thetitular planet’s post-glory days, Metropolis sounds more like it’s going the same route as the earthbound Gotham.
Apparently this will involve “fringe science,” which could add a zany sci-fi element to everything else.