Supergirl will soar on CBS.
The network gave a series commitment to the series starring Superman’s cousin according to Deadline.
Greg Berlanti (Arrow, The Flash) and Ali Adler (No Ordinary Family) will produce the drama starring the DC Comics hero.
The upcoming series will based on the most popular version of the character: Kara Zor-El, Superman’s cousin who shared his powers and vulnerability to Kryptonite.
Here’s a brief show outline from the Deadline story:
“Born on the planet Krypton, Kara Zor-El escaped amid its destruction years ago. Since arriving on Earth, she’s been hiding the powers she shares with her famous cousin. But now at age 24, she decides to embrace her superhuman abilities and be the hero she was always meant to be. Berlanti and Adler will write the script and executive produce with Berlanti Prods.’ Sarah Schechter. Also closely involved in the development of the project has been DC Entertainment’s chief creative officer Geoff Johns.”
Supergirl was created by Otto Binder and designed by Al Plastino in 1959 in Action Comics.
Helen Slater played Kara in a 1984 movie. Supergirl was a supporting character on Smallville and Justice League Unlimited.
By Editor