It only makes sense that in this world of superheros and villains that another famed comic-book character should grace America's stage.
According to USA Today, Supergirl is the latest series to be picked up by CBS for their fall schedule. Melissa Benoist (Glee, Whiplash), will be the woman behind the cape playing the lead role.
Just like Superman, the character is based on a DC Comics character. Super Girl, or Kara Zor-El, escaped to Earth when her native Krypton was destroyed. The series follows Super Girl, who is now 24 years old, as she possesses the same powers her cousin, Superman, does.
Supergirl is the latest DC series that's coming from executive producer Greg Berlanti (The Flash, Arrow), via IGN. Berlanti is joined on the project by Ali Adler (Chuck) and Sarah Schechter (The Flash).
Other characters who'll be joining the lead of Benoist will be Mehcad Brooks as James "Jimmy" Olsen, Calista Flockhart as Cat Grant, David Harewood as Hank Henshaw and Chyler Leigh as Alexandra "Alex" Danvers with Laura Benanti.