‘Supergirl’ Gets Ready for the Small Screen with New Cast Photos

Joanna Elizabeth

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Published July 19, 2015

Melissa Benoist as Kara/Supergirl. Photo: CBS
Melissa Benoist as Kara/Supergirl. Photo: CBS

The superhero takeover of television includes CBS’ upcoming adaptation of ‘Supergirl’ starring Melissa Benoist as the Kara Zor-El. Kara is Superman’s cousin who struggles between taking on the role of superhero and keeping her true identity a secret. The official show synopsis reads: “Born on the planet Krypton, Kara Zor-El escaped amid its destruction years ago with her famous cousin. Now at the age 24, she finally embraces her superhuman abilities to be the hero she was always meant to be.”

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The show also stars Calista Flockhart as Cat Grand and Chyler Leigh as Alex.

Calista Flockhart as Cat Grand in Supergirl. Photo: CBS
Calista Flockhart as Cat Grand in Supergirl. Photo: CBS
Chyler Leigh as Alex in Supergirl. Photo: CBS
Chyler Leigh as Alex in Supergirl. Photo: CBS

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