Fan Casting Jor-El in World of Krypton (HBO Limited Series)

During his youth Jor would be mentored by the scientist Non, a relationship that he would keep strong for years to come. He eventually became a respected member of the Kryptonian Science Council in his own right. He had a number of useful discoveries that he contributed to Kryptonian society, though his most lasting discovery was that of the Phantom Zone. He lived a healthy life in Kryptonopolis with his wife, Lara Lor-Van, Krypto (the family dog), and his son, Kal-El. Once celebrated, now isolated. After helping develop Brainiac tech from Coluan origin, he discovers it’s destabilizing the planet. His warnings are ignored, forcing him to take action to save his son.