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  • Melissa Benoist: Grant Gustin Shares First Looks At Flash/Supergirl Crossover

    Melissa Benoist as Supergirl is going to be fighting crime, or metahumans, alongside The Flash in a new Supergirl episode very soon. March 28th, in fact.

    That seems a long time to wait for fans of Melissa Benoist and Grant Gustin, but never fear.

    Grant Gustin has been kind enough to share a couple of Instagram posts with Melissa Benoist to revive the excitement until the big team-up.

    He captioned the photo, “Those two emblems look pretty good together…”

    Those two emblems look pretty good together… @melissabenoist

    A photo posted by Grant Gustin (@grantgust) on

    This week’s episode of The Flash teased Melissa Benoist’s appearance when Barry (The Flash) caught a fleeting glimps of Supergirl flying during a momentary breach in the multiverse.

    The emblem photo isn’t the first that Grant Gustin has posted about his teaming up with Melissa Benoist.

    In fact, he shared a photo of he and Melissa Benoist laughing in the streets of National City just after news broke that this crossover was happening.

    Secret is out. @melissabenoist and I are gonna get to have some fun on Supergirl together..

    A photo posted by Grant Gustin (@grantgust) on

    It was captioned, “Secret is out. @melissabenoist and I are gonna get to have some fun on Supergirl together..”

    Gustin even took a little time out from shooting the episode to poke a little fun at the producers over at The Flash.

    Hey Flash producers… I've already got a fancier chair on Supergirl than I've got on Flash. Just saying…

    A photo posted by Grant Gustin (@grantgust) on

    This crossover episode looks like it will be so fun! Are you looking forward to seeing Grant Gustin and Melissa Benoist team up?

  • “The Flash” and “Supergirl” to Air Crossover Episode

    The Flash and Supergirl are set to air a crossover episode next month. The Flash and Supergirl executive producers Greg Berlanti and Andrew Kreisberg made the announcement on Monday in a statement to TV Guide.

    “We are so incredibly excited to announce something that we have dreamed of happening since we starting making Supergirl—The Flash and Supergirl are teaming up!” the statement read. “We want to thank Grant Gustin for making the time to come visit (on top of his already immense workload) and all of the folks at CBS, The CW, Warner Bros. and DC for working this out. And finally, thanks to the fans and journalists who have kept asking for this to happen. It is our pleasure and hope to create an episode worthy of everyone’s enthusiasm and support.”

    This is the first time Supergirl has appeared in a crossover episode. The Flash has been included in multiple crossover episodes with Arrow.

    The Flash stars Grant Gustin as the lead character, as well as Danielle Panabaker, Candice Patton, Tom Cavanagh, Carlos Valdes, Jessie L. Martin, and Rick Cosnett.

    Supergirl stars Melissa Benoist as the lead character, as well as Mehcad Brooks, Calista Flockhart, Chyler Leigh, David Harewood, and Jeremy Jordan.

    Fans can tune in to the crossover episode between The Flash and Supergirl on Monday, March 27 at 8 p.m. on CBS.

  • “Supergirl” TV Series To Introduce New Characters

    Supergirl, the TV series, is set to resume on January 4th and it seems fans of the show have a lot to look forward to.

    Executive producer and series writer Andrew Kreisberg recently revealed on Kevin Smith’s “Fatman on Batman” podcast that the Supergirl TV series will be introducing a couple of new villains before the season is up.

    Henry Czerny will be playing the role of Winslow Schott, Sr., also known as Toyman, on the Supergirl TV series.

    Toyman traditionally makes toys into powerful weapons and likes to cause mass destruction with them.

    Also coming to the Supergirl TV series is a sort of evil counterpart for Supergirl.

    Known as a Bazarro character, the newcomer will likely be Bizarro-girl and will have all of the opposite powers that Supergirl has.

    During the podcast, Kreisberg casually dropped it, saying, “We’ve got the Toyman coming up, we got Bizarro.”

    What do you think about Bizarro (-Girl?) and Toyman coming up on the Supergirl TV series? Are you excited?

  • Italia Ricci To Play Silver Banshee On “Supergirl”

    Italia Ricci, best known for her role in ABC family drama Chasing Life, joined the cast of Supergirl.

    Italia Ricci will play Marvel’s Silver Banshee, who just happens to start out her role as Kara’s (Melissa Benoist) work nemesis.

    Appearing in episode 14, Italia will appear as Siobhan Smythe and eventually mold a recurring role as the famous villain.

    Supergirl executive producer Andrew Kreisberg was thrilled to have Italia Ricci on board with the new Marvel show.

    He said in a statement, “We are so excited to be working with Italia. We’ve been a fan of her work for years, and we cannot wait to see her take on this iconic comic book role.”

    So excited I could scream.. Gonna celebrate by going Live on Facebook at some point today. Come play! ?

    A photo posted by Italia Ricci (@italiaricci) on

    Interestingly, Italia Ricci already has one connection to the Marvel universe.

    Italia Ricci is engaged to The Flash star Robbie Amell, who played Ronnie Raymond/Firestorm.

    Thankful for lots of things….but mostly @robbieamell in all of his slicked hair glory.

    A photo posted by Italia Ricci (@italiaricci) on

    Besides Italia Ricci, there are a whole bunch of new characters coming to Supergirl. Peter Facinelli was recently cast as Maxwell Lord.

    Also, Henry Czerny (Revenge) will play the Toyman and Chris Vance (Prison Break) will play Non.

    Sounds like those in charge of Supergirl are pulling out all the stops to keep this show on the air.

    Are you excited to see what Italia Ricci can do as Silver Banshee?

  • Melissa Benoist Happy to ‘Kick Some Ass’ for Full Season of Supergirl

    CBS’s new hit Supergirl has just received a full season order.

    The network announced that it has ordered seven more episodes of the show, bringing the total to 20 – a full season.

    Supergirl herself, Melissa Benoist, is pretty pumped.

    “It really is a great day when you find out you get to wear a cape/fly around/and kick some ass for a full season yay,” she tweeted out when the news broke.

    The show has averaged 11.24 million viewers and a 2.8 rating in the 18-49 demo.

    Benoist recently discussed how grateful she is for the opportunity to kick ass for a living.

    “Everything is fun. Whether it’s some kind of action sequence, like I’m throwing a lot of punches and kicks, or I’m flying on the green screen,” she said. “There’s just something every day that I get to pause and be grateful for.”

    You can catch new episodes of Supergirl on Monday night at 8pm ET on CBS.

  • Melissa Benoist Celebrates “Supergirl” as Ratings Climb

    Melissa Benoist, star of the new show Supergirl, is excited about the show’s escalating ratings. The actress Tweeted during Monday night’s episode as it was underway.

    Melissa Benoist even lauded co-star Chyler Leigh, who plays her adoptive sister, Alex Danvers, in Supergirl.

    According to a report from TVLine, Melissa Benoist’s new hit show drew 7.8 million viewers in its fourth week, and earned a 1.8 rating.

    CBS pulled Monday’s scheduled episode of Supergirl from their lineup at the last minute, because of its content. In light of the Paris bombings on Friday, they opted not to share the episode that featured a bombing as part of its content.

    Are you among those fans already mesmerized by Supergirl and its star, Melissa Benoist?

    In a recent interview with People, Melissa Benoist dished about the “super powers” her Supergirl suit provides.

    “It really changes me from the inside out,” she said. “I’m usually such a horrible sloucher, but I stand differently. My shoulders are magically back. I feel strong, and I walk differently. It’s a cool feeling.”

    Did you catch Melissa Benoist in Monday night’s episode? Are you at all surprised that the show’s ratings are climbing?

  • Melissa Benoist Talks “Supergirl” Suit and Its Superhuman Powers

    Melissa Benoist, star of the new CBS series Supergirl, says the suit she wears has superhuman powers.

    What does the suit allow her to do that she’s never done before?

    “It really changes me from the inside out,” Melissa Benoist says in an interview with People magazine. “I’m usually such a horrible sloucher, but I stand differently. My shoulders are magically back. I feel strong, and I walk differently. It’s a cool feeling.”

    The new role has filled Benoist with a sense of gratitude.

    “Everything is fun. Whether it’s some kind of action sequence, like I’m throwing a lot of punches and kicks, or I’m flying on the green screen,” she says. “There’s just something every day that I get to pause and be grateful for.”

    Playing a role like that of Supergirl has also provided Melissa Benoist with a whole new appreciation for her down time, too.

    “I have a pottery wheel at home. I read a lot of books and see a lot of movies,” she adds. “Work is so fast-paced, I like to kind of slow things down a bit.”

    Did you catch the premiere episode of Supergirl? Do you expect Melissa Benoist will soon become the new face of female superheroes?

    How cool is it that Melissa Benoist achieves new powers with her suit?

    Supergirl airs Monday nights on CBS at 8 p.m. ET.

  • Jenna Dewan-Tatum: First Look at Lois Lane’s Sister Lucy Revealed

    Jenna Dewan-Tatum was recently cast in the role of Lois Lane’s younger sister Lucy Lane in the upcoming CBS show Supergirl. The Witches of East End and American Horror Story star will have some involvement with Jimmy Olsen–played by Mehcad Brooks.

    Supergirl producer Ali Adler recently spoke with Entertainment Weekly, and shared more about Jenna Dewan-Tatum’s character and how she will impact Kara Zor-El, a.k.a. Supergirl–played by Melissa Benoist.

    “We hope to explore the history that Lucy has with James Olsen–or, as Lucy knows him, Jimmy Olsen,” Adler says. “I think we’re going to bring in her father. She not only plays a romantic foil with whatever Kara and James are brewing, but people will also be surprised that she’s really a woman’s woman. She and Kara develop their own friendship, too. We’re not just bringing her in to purposefully create tension. She serves a larger story drive.”

    When it was announced earlier in August that Jenna Dewan-Tatum was joining the Supergirl cast, her character was described as “strong, smart, and successful in her own right.

    “Supergirl brings the DC Comics character into the modern age with Kara Zor-Ek leading a double life as a big-city personal assistant who secretly protects National City from alien fugitives who have escaped from the Phantom Zone,” Entertainment Weekly reports.

    Will you be checking out Jenna Dewan-Tatum in her new role? Supergirl premieres on October 26.

    Jenna Dewan-Tatum will definitely bring something very special to Supergirl.

  • Jenna Dewan-Tatum To Star As Lucy Lane In ‘Supergirl’ This Fall

    Jenna Dewan-Tatum, 34, has been confirmed to play Lucy Lane in the newest upcoming show Supergirl.

    Lucy Lane, the sister of Lois Lane is described to have “strong, funny, smart, brash and beautiful,” traits that seemed to fit dancer and actress Jenna Dewan-Tatum.

    Supergirl follows the story of Kara who has super powers she has been hiding since she started living on Earth. She is Superman’s cousin and just like him, Kara learns to accept her abilities and use them for the greater good.

    Jenna Dewan-Tatum will make an appearance in episode three. Based on the comic book, Lucy Lane shares a romantic relationship with Jimmy Olsen played by Mehcad Brooks. She later on becomes Superwoman and has Kryptonite powers although artificially induced. But it is still not clear if CBS will stick to the original story and make her Superwoman.

    Dewan-Tatum was best known for palying the role Nora and starring with Channing Tatum in the 2006 romantic film Step Up. She also appeared in So You Think You Can Dance. Other projects she has been in recently includes: American Horror Story: Asylum, The Witches of East End, and The Playboy Club.

    The project, Supergirl, will be the Step Up actress’ return to the small screen this fall after a guest stint on The Mindy Project.

    The news of Jenna playing Lucy Lane spread days after Channing Tatum, Jenna’s husband, was reported to have signed on to play Gambit, a superhero character from Marvel’s X-Men.

    Jenna Dewan-Tatum will join Melissa Benoist as Kara, Mehcad Brooks as Jimmy Olsen and Calista Flockhart, Chyler Leigh, David Harewood, Peter Facinelli  and Chris Browning in this superhero series set to premiere on Oct. 26, 8:30 pm.

  • Melissa Benoist On “Supergirl”: She Is All About Hope, Positivity

    Melissa Benoist was among the throng over the weekend at Comic-Con to promote her new CBS show, Supergirl.

    During an interview, Melissa Benoist revealed just how excted she was to bring Supergirl to life.

    She said, “It’s just high time. She speaks for hope and bravery and positivity and kindness, and shows that you can be strong without hurting people and without aggression and force. And I just think the message is so clear and pure.”

    She added, “It’s time for something like that. Some clarity and some positivity.”

    It was also fun to hear about the first time Melissa Benoist tried on the suit.

    Just hangin' out with some heroes

    A photo posted by @melissabenoist on

    Melissa Benoist said, “That’s a pretty indescribable feeling. It’s hard to articulate, but it really feels like this, internal transformation, you know?”

    She added, “I didn’t expect it, ’cause you’re just putting on tights, you’re putting on a leotard and a cape and whatever. But there’s something that really changes its strength.”

    And now we all want to try on that suit.

    Melissa Benoist also made a surprising, but low-key, admission at Comic-Con.

    On the train to San Diego to see everyone at #sdcc2015 #Supergirl @supergirlofficial @comiccon2015

    A photo posted by @melissabenoist on

    It seems that Melissa Benoist and her long-time beau, Blake Jenner, got married!

    Like, a long time ago.

    …and nose smooshing @blakedaflake

    A photo posted by @melissabenoist on

    Melissa Benoist was wearing a delicate silver band on her ring finger while promoting Supergirl at Comic-Con, where she told several people that her wedding day had already happened. Sources say her wedding was back in late March.

    Blake Jenner has been spotted wearing a ring on the special finger since April, so that would make sense!

    What an exciting time for Melissa Benoist! Are you looking forward to seeing the Glee alum as Supergirl?

  • Chyler Leigh: ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Alum Weighs in On Patrick Dempsey Exit

    Chyler Leigh: ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Alum Weighs in On Patrick Dempsey Exit

    Chyler Leigh, known for her role as Lexie Grey on Grey’s Anatomy, spoke with E! News this week about Patrick Dempsey making his unexpected exit from the show.

    Starring in an upcoming CBS series called Supergirl, Chyler Leigh has a theory about where McDreamy is–as well as Lexie and McSteamy–Marc Sloan, who was played by Eric Dane.

    “He’s just sitting at the bar up there–he’s chilling,” she said about McDreamy, when asked how he was doing in ‘Grey’s Heaven.’ She added that Lexie and McSteamy were doing quite well up un ‘Grey’s Heaven,’ too.

    Did she know the Grey’s producers were about to kill off Patrick Dempsey’s character?

    “I had no idea,” Chyler Leigh says.

    What’s your take on Chyler Leigh’s take on the dearly departed characters from Grey’s Anatomy?

    The death of Patrick Dempsey’s character has prompted Ellen Pompeo to dedicate her future performances on Grey’s Anatomy to grieving people all around the world. That’s how she hopes to make sense of her ongoing Meredith Grey storyline in Dempsey’s absence.

    Did you catch the season 11 finale of Grey’s Anatomy that aired on Thursday night?

  • Claire Holt Might Not Be Playing Supergirl After All

    It’s been reported that The Vampire Diaries and The Originals star, Claire Holt, tested for the role of Supergirl in CBS’ upcoming superhero series. However, a source for The Hollywood Reporter claimed that Holt is not expected to get the part. But it seems it wouldn’t be a problem for the actress since she is also a series regular in NBC’s upcoming series about Charles Manson called Aquarius.

    News about CBS’ comic book adaptation broke out in September. The show will focus on Superman’s cousin, Kara Zor-El, a twenty-something who takes on the mantle of “Supergirl”. Various websites have been speculating on who else could be in the running for the role, with Sara Paxton and Chronicle’s Ashley Hinshaw being thrown in the mix. However, it’s been made clear that the list of actors aside from Holt who have tested for the part is still unknown.

     

    Meanwhile, Holt might be spending less time onscreen as Rebekah in The Originals after the plot twist that sees her character being transferred into a non-vampire body played by Maisie Richardson-Sellers. The Originals executive producer Michael Narducci talked about Holt’s involvement in the show after its mid-season finale.

    “There’s absolutely the possibility she would return,” Narducci told The Hollywood Reporter. “We definitely want to continue to use Claire. We absolutely will use her in flashbacks in the way we’ve continued to use Nathaniel Buzolic in flashbacks, even though in the present day, Kol is in another body.”

    Narducci adds, “Claire Holt’s version of Rebekah is lying unconscious in a coffin somewhere, so it will become part of the story line: How does she free herself from this trap? Once she does free herself, why might she choose to stay in that body, and why might she immediately want to get out of that body? Who was this person prior to Rebekah using the body as a vessel? Will the past history of that vessel have an impact on Rebekah? All of those things are story points we want to play. But I definitely don’t think — or hope — we’ve seen the last of Claire Holt.”