We've got another heavy hitter joining the Stargirl show and this time it's a BIG role as well! Ever since Stargirl was announced and Courtney Whitmore was cast with Brec Bassinger playing the lead part, the companion hero, Pat Dugan, has often been wondered about. Pat Dugan is Courtney's step-father and previous member of the Justice Society of America! Today, Deadline.com has learned that Hollywood heavy hitter Luke Wilson has joined the show as Pat Dugan! He is preceded by Starman (Joel McHale), Hourman (Lou Ferrigno Jr) and Wildcat (Brian Stapf). The most interesting part about this role is that Pat will pilot the 15-foot tall robot STRIPE that will aide Courtney as Stargirl! Showrunner and Executive Producer Geoff Johns had this to say:

When I first moved to Los Angeles in 1996 and saw Bottle Rocket, I became a huge fan and admirer of Luke’s and I literally wrote this part for Luke, hoping that someday and somehow he’d play Pat Dugan. I only envisioned him. And now I feel like I won the lottery! Luke’s talent, humor, compassion — his presence and professionalism — and his creative collaboration, his ideas — we’re so lucky to have him alongside Brec in Stargirl.

For those that would like a refresher, this is the official description of Pat Dugan for the show:

Pat Dugan once went by the less-than-inspired superhero name of Stripesy, sidekick to a young hero known as the Star-Spangled-Kid and later Starman of the legendary Justice Society of America. Today, Pat has left his sidekick life behind him. But when his new step-daughter, Courtney Whitmore, discovers Pat’s secret past and takes on Starman’s legacy to become Stargirl, Pat is forced to come out of retirement and once again become a sidekick — to his step-daughter — this time piloting a 15-foot robot called Stripe.

Let us know what your thoughts are on this casting choice in the comments below and in the forum!

WHOA, here's some late Thursday breaking news for you! If you thought it was awesome that we were getting a pretty strong Justice Society of America, DC Universe's Stargirl is doubling down and adding the Injustice Society as well! The first three members of the Injustice Society have been cast! We are going to see Tigress (played by Joy Osmanski), Sportsmaster (played by Neil Hopkins), and finally Dragon King (played by Nelson Lee)! DC Universe has even released official descriptions of the characters as well. Tigress is described as:

Protecting and providing for her family, Paula Brooks hunts the world’s most dangerous game – humans – as the Tigress.

Next up we have Lawrence “Crusher” Crock, a.k.a. the Sportsmaster, a longtime enemy of the Justice Society of America. He is described as:

He sees his criminal pursuits as a game to win — and his competitors as targets to kill. The only thing more important to Crock than ‘the game’ is his family.

Finally we have Dragon King, a super-villain who hides his face and past. He is described as:

A deadly and mysterious hooded man…this controversial scientist has been experimenting on himself and his victims since the 1940s.

The show has also recruited Melissa Carter as an additional Executive Producer. This is some pretty epic casting news! We are so excited! Let us know what you think of the choice to bring in the Injustice Society in the comments below and in our forum!

As you all probably know, Stargirl.tv was able to exclusively break the news that filming will begin February 4th, 2019. With a start of filming date so close, we can expect a lot of news coming soon. Brec Bassinger will likely have tried on the Stargirl costume sometime in January and we may even get our first promotional looks by late January. Last week and this week, we got four new members of the Justice Society of America and now according to ThatHashTagShow, the second round of casting is coming soon as well. The show is looking for roles for these characters (names subject to change):

Barbara or Courtney's Mother (Series Regular):

Caucasian actress who is somewhere between 35-49 years old

Matt Kenner, Love interest for Courtney (Series Regular):

An 18 year old to play 15, who is of mixed ethnicity (Half Caucasian.) Matt is described as a friendly, adorable, and a nervous artist who is still trying to figure out being a teenager. Through his inherently good nature, Matt is staying on track towards a good path despite the fact that outside influences may try to lure him towards the wrong one.

Sean Miller (Recurring Character):

A caucasian male in his 40s. Sean is an uber-jock, and the owner of a trophy shop, selling only first place trophies as he has no care for participation ribbons. Despite his intensity and competitiveness, Sean loves hanging out with his gang, but not as much as he loves being with his wife and daughter, the two most important people in his life.

Ali Miller (Recurring Character):

An Asian-American in her 40s. Ali is an amusing, but yet energetic soccer mom who is also the gym teacher for the high school and loves being able to guide her students to become future winners. But her biggest love in life is her daughter Kerri, who is similar to her mother and is the star athlete of the school.

Scott Weber (Recurring Guest Star):

Scott is described as a vicious supervillain who is a telepath which has made him into a horrifying force to be reckoned with. He enjoys executing the evil and personal punishments that he inflicts upon his victims when Scott is inside their minds. However, “Scott” isn’t only a supervillain, but also a father to a son who he cares for deeply and has big dreams for.

Dr. Draven (Recurring Guest Star):

A Pacific Islander/Asian-American. He is viewed as a ruffled scientist, due to him working outside the standard medical and ethical guidelines. Dr. Draven was badly scarred by his own experimentations as he is now forced to cover his face constantly. Currently, Dr. Draven is operating somewhere in a mysterious laboratory where he conducts sadistic and electrifying experiments as well as surgeries on a handful of innocent individuals.

Arthur Merdock (Recurring Guest Star):

A male in his mid-30s who is a powerful man, both through physique, mind, and heart, he is a kind individual who is quick with his fists whenever it is necessary. That also allows him to be a great husband to his wife Ruth and a great father to his baby son Ben.

Those are the next crop of characters coming. But of course, with the names likely to change, speculation is running wild. Current theories are that we could be getting Jonathan Chambers and Libby Lawrence, a.k.a. Johnny Quick and Liberty Belle as well as Alan Scott as Green Lantern. As for the villains, the guesses currently are Brain Wave and Johnny Sorrows.

Let us know what you think of these new characters joining the show in the comments below and in the forum!

When we said the production of Stargirl starts in February, we meant it! Casting news seems almost daily now as the show begins to set the stage for a new younger JSA generation to take over. We've already got our Starman (Joel McHale), Hourman (Lou Ferrigno Jr) and Wildcat (Brian Stapf). Today, Entertainment Weekly has learned that Dr. Midnite has been cast. He will be played by Netflix's Haunting on Hill House alum, Henry Thomas. Dr. Midnite is also a founding member of the Justice Society of America and is described as:

The introspective surgeon Dr. Charles McNider, Dr. Mid-Nite is a brilliant and forward-thinking medical pioneer, and a founding member of the JSA. With his trusty owl, he acts as the team’s resident doctor and detective.

The Stargirl JSA is really shaping up and we can't wait for what else is to come! Let us know your thoughts on this casting choice in the comments below and in the forum!