Superman in Supergirl season 2: First look at Tyler Hoechlin as the Man of Steel

'There is a lot of responsibility with this character, I'm really excited'

(The CW)

The CW has released the first image of Superman in its Supergirl series, Teen Wolf’s Tyler Hoechlin becoming the latest actor to don the red cape.

His costume is pretty similar to that of Supermen past, though his face is so airbrushed as to give the impression of a Superman figurine rather than a Superman.

Hoechlin recently said that he feels a “responsibility” with regards to the iconic role.

"It's definitely incredibly surreal," he told fans at San Diego Comic-Con about playing the DC Comics character. "I know the character represents so much to so many people. This is not a generational thing. This is something literally spread across so much time.

“There is a lot of responsibility with this character. I'm really excited. I have not tried on the suit yet. That will be a moment for sure."

Superman will debut in the early episodes of Supergirl’s season 2, visiting his cousin Kara (Melissa Benoist) in National City.