Exclusive: Stargirl Production Start Date
12/15/2018 5:16 pm
If you've been following us for awhile you certainly noticed that the casting process for the show has started to really heat up. In the last week and a half, we have gained three founding members of the original Justice Society of America which includes Starman (likely an older version of the original Star-Spangled Kid) played by Joel McHale, Hourman played by Lou Ferrigno Jr. and finally, Wildcat played by Brian Stapf. The casting process is in full swing because we can confirm that production for the show is scheuled to begin February 4th, 2019! The production process will go roughly through August 26th and with the show making it's debut in August 2019, it is likely that the first season will be wrapping when we get our debut!
Brec Bassinger just finished up her role on 47 Meters Down so after a nice holiday break, and pending any smaller parts, Brec's 2019 schedule will be filled with Stargirl. From helping with additional reads to getting fitted for the Stargirl Costume, we are getting very close to the start of a very exciting unique superhero show!
Let us know what you think in the comments below and in the forum!
Brian Stapf Joins Cast as Wildcat
12/13/2018 1:19 pm
I guess it's going to be a big day for DC Universe's Stargirl! Earlier this morning we learned that Lou Ferrigno Jr. would take the role of Hourman, the founding member of the Justice Society of America, and now we just got our Wildcat! Brian Stapf, known for his roles on USA's The Purge and The CW's Valor, Stapf will be playing the Ted Grant version of Wildcat. We've seen casting calls for a Yolanda Montez which could be a link to this founding member of the JSA. TV Insider has described the multiple versions of this character:
A founding member of the Justice Society of America introduced in 1964 was previously updated into Star City gym owner and ex-vigilante Ted Grant (J.R. Ramirez) who taught Laurel (Katie Cassidy) how to fight on Arrow. Stargirl's Golden Age version of Grant's clawed and cowled Wildcat is also a former heavyweight boxer and in all likelihood, will be just as indispensable to the titular heroine.
What do you think of these JSA members? The 40-year-old plus actors who are taking the roles of this first generation of the JSA are very fascinating to us! Share your thoughts in the comments below and in the forum!
Lou Ferrigno Jr. Cast as Hourman
12/13/2018 10:16 am
TVLine.com has learned that Lou Ferrigno Jr. has been cast as Hourman, the founding member of the Justice Society of America and Superhero one hour at a time. This is the first recurring casting role we have heard. For those that don't know what that means, this is a role that isn't a primary cast member but one that will appear in several episodes. Ferrigno is known for his roles on S.W.A.T., 9-1-1, NCIS; Los Angeles and Bones. The character of Hourman aka Rex Tyler is described as:
A master chemist and adrenaline junkie who as Hourman is a thrill-seeking superhero with the ability to manifest super-strength… for one hour a day. A founding member of the Justice Society of America, Rex/Hourman struggles with balancing his life as a hero and father.
This is now the sixth confirmed character joining DC Universe's Stargirl! Let us know what you think of the casting choice in the comments below and in the forum!
Joel McHale Joins Cast as Starman
12/12/2018 11:51 am
Joel McHale has had the body of a superhero since his days on NBC's Community and even before! The Seattle area native, has had several comedic roles as well as hosted two talk shows of his own. Now, TVline is reporting that the destined superhero actor is finally taking his first role as a Justice Society of America legend, Sylvester Pemberton (aka Starman)! Starman was a heavy hitter in the JSA and his sidekick, Pat Dugan was also a big hero. Dugan is now the step-father to Courtney Whitemore, our title character (played by Brec Bassinger). Sylvester Pemberton is described as:
A member of the Justice Society of America, Starman charges into battle with a “mysterious anti-gravity weapon called the cosmic staff.” He also comes equipped with his own sidekick, Courtney’s stepfather Pat Dugan (aka Stripesy).
Let us know what you think of this newest addition in the comments below and in our forum!
Arrowverse 90 Stargirl Dies
12/2/2018 9:00 pm
We've mentioned before that Stargirl has appeared in live-action, actually twice before. The first of which was in Smallville where Clark discovered the Justice Society of America. The second time was on Legends of Tomorrow where the Legends met the Justice Society of America. It is this version, at least that we can tell, that Stargirl has died on Earth 90, (named for the Flash's show from 1990). Many DC TV fans know that the Elseworlds crossover is almost upon us and tonight's episode of Supergirl showed us a world where only John Wesley Shipp's Flash survives the reality altering powers of The Monitor and his mysterious book. Stargirl wasn't the only hero to fall. Among the dead was Smallville's Green Arrow, Hawkman and Wildcat, (best we can tell). What makes this so interesting, is that the Justice Society of America, which Courtney is destined to reform on DC Universe, has failed in protecting Earth 90. For those that missed it check out the video below and let us know if you see any other heroes in the wreckage. Let us hope that Brec Bassinger's Courtney will fare better in 2019!
Let us know what you think of this shocking video in the comments below and in the forum!