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Ryan Jonathan Kelley (born August 31, 1986) is an American actor known for his Independent Spirit Award winning performance in Mean Creek and his work on the hit television series Smallville. He also starred as Ben Tennyson in Ben 10: Alien Swarm. He had a major supporting role in Stolen Summer, which was the film made during the Project Greenlight documentary series. He has appeared in over 50 commercials since he was 2 years old. Ryan has 14 brothers and sisters; nine are adopted. He is the fifth oldest. He was born and raised in a western suburb of Chicago, Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Kelley had a role in the film Letters from Iwo Jima, and he played the title role in the movie Prayers for Bobby that premiered on Lifetime with Sigourney Weaver.
Three years after his debut, Superman is a trusted protector of Metropolis. The world is divided—some hail him as a savior, others fear his power. Lois Lane is his anchor, and together, they navigate the complexities of truth and justice. When a brilliant new threat emerges, Superman must confront not only his greatest foe, but also the delicate balance between his two worlds. This film sets the tone for a grounded, character-driven DC Movie Universe, where legends are human and every action has consequences. After a daring rescue of a collapsing monorail, Superman (Clark Kent) faces rising skepticism from the public and government, fueled by the arrival of Lex Luthor—a charismatic tech mogul with a sinister edge. Meanwhile, Lois Lane investigates a series of mysterious disappearances linked to advanced alien technology. As Clark juggles his roles as reporter, hero, and partner, he discovers a clandestine group (hinting at future DC heroes) also tracking alien threats. The climax centers on a showdown with a menacing bioengineered villain, Metallo, forcing Superman to confront his vulnerabilities and inspire a divided world.
