The Syfy channel has officially greenlit Warner Bros. Superman prequel, Krypton. Featuring Superman’s grandfather, Jor-El I, if it follows the comics, he’ll work to redeem his family who has been ostracized by other Kryptonians.

The show will be produced by DC movie screenwriter David S. Goyer, who has said that the series will be part of the DC Extended Universe.

“Krypton is one of the most iconic stories in the comic book universe,” said Bill McGoldrick, Executive Vice President, Scripted Content, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment. “In the talented hands of David S. Goyer and the DC Entertainment/Warner Horizon Television team, this exciting Syfy project will take viewers back to Superman’s home to show how the timeless legend began.”

Damian Kindler (Sleepy Hollow) will be the showrunner and Colm McCarthy (Peaky Blinders) will direct the pilot. The pair will serve as executive producers. The pilot will be written by Goyer with Ian Goldberg (Once Upon A Time).