Mild spoilers ahead for the final episode of Superman and Lois, “Forces Uncontrollable,” so read at your own risk.
The third season of Superman and Lois is finally here, and even though we’re only two episodes in so far, it’s already been an eventful one. There’s plenty of superhero action to note, but for now it’s the character drama that really heats up early on (and devastating fans in the process). One of the biggest developments on this front, of course, has to be the relationship between Chrissy Beppo and Kyle Cushing. It was a surprising turn of events to say the least, especially considering the two haven’t interacted much over the past two seasons. Now Sofia Hasmik, who plays Chrissy, is opening up about her initial reaction to the storyline.
In the season premiere, Chrissy and Kyle end up in bed together the morning after Jonathan and Jordan Kent’s 16th birthday party, where they have a brief heart-to-heart about their personal lives. The relationship is made even more awkward by the fact that Chrissy is at Kyle’s place when his ex-wife Lana Lang arrives to deliver signed divorce papers. (Lang never sees Beppo though). I had the pleasure of speaking with Sofia Hasmik about her work on Superman and Lois and during our chat we discussed her favorite character’s most recent personal escapades. The actress was honest when she recalled how she reacted and, yes, she was initially surprised, as many fans were:
There was a moment where I was like “[Gasp] What?’ [Laughs] We had our preseason meeting and, you know, we get a little bit of the plot, sort of, laid out for us. And it was definitely one of those things where my jaw was hanging open for most of the meeting because I was like, “How? What? They’ve never even interacted before. This is so wild.
It’s true that both Smallville residents have rarely crossed paths up until this point, so one can totally understand why the star would be surprised at first. However, based on additional comments she made, it sounds like it didn’t take her long to shake those initial jitters. She also weighed in on why the two probably became intimate so quickly:
I also believe a lot [EP] Todd [Helbing]and i believe [EP] Brent [Fletcher]. I trust all the writers and I was more than excited to see what this would look like. and i mean [the Season 3 premiere] alone, like they’re so much fun together, these characters. And I think even in that brief moment, in the kitchen, when they had that little conversation, I think they really saw each other in that little, little dialogue that they had. And it really felt like this grounding moment where I was like, “Oh yeah, there might be something fun to explore there.” But it was definitely shocking. I think it was a shock to almost everyone.
Chrissy Beppo has had an interesting journey on the hit CW drama series. She was originally a recurring character, but Sofia Hasmik reached series regular status in Season 2 of Superman and Lois. With this, Chrissy became a bigger part of the narrative as she got in over her head while investigating the shady Ally Allston. Of course, this is the first time Chrissy has had a real love interest. Hasmik is eager to get involved in this new arc and what she is most excited about is the opportunity to work more with Kyle Cushing actor Eric Valdez:
I am so grateful for this storyline and one of the main reasons is that I get to work with Eric. Our characters… We had one scene in season 1. It was with Chrissy, Lois and Kyle, and it was very short. And after that we really didn’t have any interactions. When there were big group scenes, we got to see each other and hang out in the green room a bit. And of course, we’ll see each other outside of work. Working with him on an acting level has truly been one of the biggest blessings of this season. He’s such a great guy and such a talent. It was an absolute blast. And receiving this privilege, [in] Especially season 3 where we really get to see Chrissy grow with him being a part of it [is] such a joy.
This season’s second episode, “Forces Uncontrollable,” doesn’t advance this particular story too much, as Chrissy and Kyle only share one scene discussing a major murder in the city. This story will likely become more prominent as the season progresses, and I’m incredibly curious to see how others—Lana Lang in particular—react to it. Despite the tension that may arise there, however, I am sure that in the middle Superman’s conflict with Bruno Mannheim or the rise of our new Lex Luthorthis romantic subplot should bring some lightness and heart to an already entertaining show.
See Sofia Hasmik and her colleagues Superman and Lois when it airs Tuesdays at 8pm ET on The CW as part of 2023 TV Schedule. You can too watch recent episodes for free on the network’s website and stream previous seasons using HBO Max subscription.