Being at San Diego Comic Con this year has been incredible! We've done things we never thought we would be able to do. Earlier today, we interviewed the cast and two new Executive Producers about season 3 (more on that soon), but after that we got to go to the Supergirl panel as press! In line, we met the writers, like all of them! It was a dream come true. Eric even got to sit next to them during the panel! Speaking of panel, there was a lot to decompress from that. First and foremost, we have to show you this trailer for season 3, it looks amazing:
Talk about an intense trailer, this had us on the edge of our seat! Jessica Queller let us know that this season would focus on "What it means to be human" as the loss of Mon-El has really thrown Kara into a dark place. She is abandoning her human side and diving deep into being Supergirl. Also, Jessica and Robert were quick to share with us the news of the new characters! An accompanying press release was included. Here's what it had to say:
“A Martian, two villains and a young lady walk into a bar in National City…” Although it sounds like the setup for a Comic-Con–inspired joke, it’s actually the latest casting news from Supergirl’s panel Saturday, July 22. Fans not only learned more about the emerging threat from DC Worldkiller Reign (Odette Annable), but also were introduced to a few more characters poised to cross paths with Supergirl in season three.
Adrian Pasdar (Heroes, Colony, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) will play the charismatic capitalist Morgan Edge, a ruthless real estate developer who will stop at nothing to get what he wants (and what he feels he deserves). The DC villain’s big plans for National City instantly put him at odds with Supergirl and Lena Luthor.
Carl Lumbly (Alias, Southland, The Cure for Wellness) embodies the classic DC character M’yrnn J’onzz, the father of J’onn J’onnz, the Martian Manhunter. A pacifist religious leader on Mars, M’yrn pushes his son in unexpected ways. Actor Lumbly is no stranger to the J’onzz family, as he’s voiced the Martian Manhunter on the Justice League animated series.
Yael Grobglas (Jane the Virgin, Reign) portrays DC character Psi, a psychic villain who uses people’s own minds against them. Psi’s agenda puts her on Supergirl’s radar, and their meeting will affect the Girl of Steel in surprising ways.
Emma Tremblay (Elysium, The Judge, The Giver, Wayward Pines) plays Ruby, a smart, independently minded National City kid who’s fascinated by Supergirl and ends up in jeopardy because of it.
Last but not least, the Queen of All Media herself will be back for episode 301! More are certainly possibly but that was a known fact at the panel!
WOW, this is all incredible! We'll have a lot more from our adventures here at SDCC but for now enjoy the trailer and the new characters! Let us know what you think in the comments below and in the forum! Also keep us the number 1 Supergirl site on the web and visit the support page!
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I agree with everything you said 100%
Ohhh...such a terrific comment Eire El!! Very ironic, indeed.
I for one am excited for more opportunities for Melissa to show us her acting chops. So an episode or two of a brooding Kara could lead to some great, emotionally charged scenes... perhaps, if we are lucky, with Alex, again. I needn't remind everyone here of that DEO scene of Kara yelling at her mom's AI.
I have no doubt that Kara's generally optimistic and sunny personality will come though in the end but just like the events of season one changed her so will the events of season two.
Yes, that's exactly the way I responded to the loss of family members in the past.
At any rate, I just want to take the opportunity to let the readers of my fan fiction series know that, no matter what direction the TV writers ultimately decide to go in with Supergirl's personality, I certainly will not be changing Kara in any way. She's just becoming more experienced in the ways of the world (Earth) in my book!
I know people will passionately disagree with me but this might be an opportunity to see Red Lantern Supergirl.
With the introduction of Psi does this mean they are ignoring the Sterling Gates tie-in comic?
Quoting Stewart Tick:
Quoted for truth.
Unfortunately with a series that stirs up multitudes of emotions, some people get too caught up in the process and take onto themselves rigid stances, then look for a hive to perpetuate their mistaken beliefs. Jeremy Jordan just got slammed on social media for some irrelevant jokes he made while at the con. Not cool.
In that spirit, this trailer is certainly doing its job of stirring up interest and controversy. That means it's working. Looking forward to Season Three.