Creators take inspiration on Superman (1978), particularly Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder's chemistry. "We loved their chemistry; we loved how smart and feisty Lois was, and loved the heart and altruism of Reeve's Superman / Clark Kent. The movie was clever, fun, and modernized Superman in a way that felt organic to the time period, while also respectful of what came before. It truly is one of our favorite pieces of Superman media."
The series was originally titled Superman: Up and Away.
The S logo on the t-shirt worn by Clark Kent as a child closely resembles the Cool S graffiti sign.
Jimmy Olsen and Perry White are now African American instead of Caucasian, and Ron Troupe has been gender-swapped as Ronnie Troupe. Jimmy Olson was previously portrayed as African-American in Supergirl (2015), Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons (2022), and Superman: Red Son (2020).