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Tim Daly Talks Returning to Superman Role
On Saturday, September 12th, actor Tim Daly once again voices the Man of Steel - aided by a stellar cast of beloved actors - to recreate the 1940s-era Superman radio series at DC FanDome: Explore the Multiverse.
Here's an excerpt from Daly's exclusive DC Comics guest post in which he discusses his 25-year relationship with Superman:
The great part of voicing Superman is that you really can't be Superman without also being Clark Kent. And I love Clark, especially when he's being coy or funny or self-deprecating. We've gone down this road in culture today where so many of our heroes are portrayed through a dark, dystopic view of the world. Batman is more realistic in terms of the human psyche because he's a little more tortured - he's darker, more cynical and more street savvy. But Superman represents light and goodness; he has an ethical core that is rock solid. And God knows we need that now. If I were Superman, I'd make a lot of changes today.Voice acting is an anonymous job. It's the character that matters most. But there are those fans to whom the actor means something - and, in particular, that the actor takes the responsibility of the role seriously. The fans helped to instill in me a profound sense of that stewardship of the character. Superman is more than a Super Hero - he's a symbol of the good in all of us.
When I get to reprise the role, I realize how much I've missed him. Plus, Superman scripts offer a genuine, organic opportunity to give a little reflection of the world, and some subtle social commentary that can be very bold in its approach to our country and our world.
Tim Daly patented the All-American trust within the voice of the title character for the landmark Superman: The Animated Series, as well as for several animated films over the past quarter of a century. The Emmy nominated actor has had a prolific career, most recently starring on the hit CBS series Madam Secretary. Since making his feature film debut in Barry Levinson's 1982 classic Diner, Daly's noteworthy career includes turns on popular TV series like ABC's Private Practice and NBC's Wings, as well as plum guest starring roles on HBO's The Sopranos and From The Earth To The Moon. Beyond the large and small screens, Daly serves as President of The Creative Coalition.
Warner Bros. Television and The Creative Coalition are bringing the 1940s Superman Radio Show to life on Saturday, September 12th, at DC FanDome: Explore the Multiverse, with a cast of today's biggest stars. Fans from around the world can tune in to this exclusive one-hour event beginning at 10:00 am PDT, for 24 hours. The Superman Radio Show will be available on demand, so fans can access it throughout the day, whenever they want. Fans are encouraged to go to TheCreativeCoalition.org to learn more about keeping arts advocacy alive and vital.
