Tag: Stargirl

Brian Stapf Joins DC Universe “Stargirl” Cast as Wildcat

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TV Insider has reported that Brian Stapf will be joining the cast of the DC Universe Supergirl series as Ted Grant aka Wildcat. For those who are not aware, Ted Grant was another founder member of the Justice Society of America. Wildcat first debuted in the comics in Sensation Comics #1, which was released in January 1942. The original Wildcat was created by Bill Finger & Irwin Hasen. Ted Grant previously made an appearance on Arrow played by J.R. Ramirez who was the mentor to Laurel Lance (Katie Cassidy). The confirmed cast members so far include: Brec Bassinger: Stargirl Joel McHale: Starman (Sylvester Pemberton)…

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Lou Ferrigno Jr. Joins DC Universe Stargirl Cast as Hourman

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TVline has reported that Lou Ferrigno Jr. will be playing Rex Tyler aka Hourman in the upcoming DC Universe Stargirl series. For those who are not aware, Rex Tyler was one of the founding members of the Justice Society of America. Rex Tyler made his debut appearance in Adventure Comics #48, which was released in March 1940. The original Hourman was created by Ken Fitch and Bernard Baily. This isn’t the first time the character was seen in a live-action DC production as the character recently appeared as a guest role in DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, who was portrayed by Patrick J. Adams. No other details…

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Joel McHale Joins DC Universe Stargirl Cast as Starman

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Variety has reported that Joel McHale will be joining the cast of the upcoming DC Universe exclusive Stargirl series as Sylvester Pemberton, who is also known as Starman. The character is stated to be depicted as the “Golden Age Starman” and he will have a reoccurring role in the series.   For those who are not aware, Sylvester Pemberton made his debut appearance in Action Comics #40, which was released in September 1941. The character was created by Jerry Siegel and Hal Sherman. The character also had various aliases throughout his career such as Star-Spangled Kid and Skyman.   Variety provided…

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Anjelika Washington Joins DC Universe’s Stargirl Cast

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The official DC Universe website has updated with the announcement that Anjelika Washington will be joining the cast for the upcoming DC Universe exclusive Stargirl series.  For those who are not aware, the series was first announced at San Diego Comic Con 2018. Earlier this September, it was revealed that Brec Bassinger will be playing Stargirl in the series. Currently her character is under wraps, however it is stated that she will be someone “familiar to DC Comics fans!” The official DC Universe website provided a description for the series. “Stargirl follows high school sophomore Courtney Whitmore as she inspires an unlikely…

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Brec Bassinger Cast as Stargirl in DC Universe Series

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Several news outlets have reported that Brec Bassinger has been cast as Stargirl in the upcoming live-action Stargirl series, which will available exclusively on DC Universe. For those who are not aware, the series was first announced at San Diego Comic Con 2018.   Geoff Johns, writer and executive producer for the series, had this to say about the project. “There is no other character in comic books more special to me than Stargirl, and after searching far and wide I can say there is no other actor on the planet that embodies her more than Brec Bassinger,”…

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Derek Mears to Portray DC Universe’s Swamp Thing

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Several news outlets are reporting that Derek Mears is going to be portraying Swamp Thing in suit for the upcoming live-action series. For those who are not aware, Mears is most famous for starring as Jason Voorhees in the 2009 reboot of Friday the 13th. He has also portrayed the “classic” Predator in the 2010 Predators film and has previously worked in other live-action comic adaptions in the past. Seeing as the series is set for a “Hard R” rating, it is quite fitting to cast an actor who has work into the horror genre in the past.…

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Len Wiseman to Direct DC Universe “Swamp Thing” Pilot

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Deadline has reported that Len Wiseman will be working double shifts as the executive producer and director for the first episode of the live-action Swamp Thing series.  For those who have not been keeping up to date, the series is going to be a part of the live-action series line-up on the upcoming DC Universe streaming service. Other confirmed shows in the service’s live-action line-up include DC’S Titans, Doom Patrol, Harley Quinn, and Stargirl. The series will feature characters from the Swamp Thing comics created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. The Swamp Thing series will be produced by James Wan’s Atomic Monster in association…

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Stargirl Series Coming to DC Universe

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Here we have some more news coming out of San-Diego Comic-Con. From the Geoff Johns panel we’ve learned that Stargirl will have a live-action series on the app. To quote some information from The Hollywood Reporter. “Geoff Johns, who revealed the news during his spotlight panel, will write and exec produce the 13-episode scripted original series via his Mad Ghost Productions banner. The drama hails from Warner Bros. Television and Greg Berlanti’s studio-based Berlanti Productions, with Sarah Schechter also serving as an exec producer. The series will bow in 2019.…

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CW Legends of Tomorrow – Sarah Grey Cast as Stargirl

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Breaking news from the DC front as the character Stargirl will be joining the cast of CW Legends of Tomorrow.  The character will be portray by Sarah Grey, who is known for being in Almost Human, Bates Motel, and I Zombie.  She will also be starring as the character Amanda in the upcoming Power Rangers Reboot. Stargirl will be appearing soon along with Hourman, portrayed by Patrick J. Adams, Dr. Mid-Nite, and Obsidian.  Currently Dr. Mid-Nite and Obsidian have not been cast, however it is stated by Commander Steel will be played by Matthew MacCaull.  As hinted at SDCC 2016, season two will feature the JSA (Justice Society of America) fighting against…

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