“Supergirl” has added former Wonder Woman Lynda Carter to its cast for Season 2 in the role of President of the United States, The CW announced Tuesday.
The actress will appear in multiple episodes, making her first appearance in episode 2.03.
The executive producers of “Supergirl” previously revealed they had been trying to work out a deal for Carter to play POTUS, but hadn’t been able to until now.
This high-profile casting on the Melissa Benoist-led superhero drama follows the announcement that “Teen Wolf” alum Tyler Hoechlin will play Superman, Supergirl’s slightly more famous cousin, in the beginning of Season 2.
Carter is best known for having played the title character on the original “Wonder Woman” series, which aired on ABC and then CBS from 1975 to 1979, mirroring “Supergirl’s” own move from CBS to The CW. She is represented by The Katz Company, Inc., Dorit Simone Management & Productions and Mavrick Artists Agency.
“Supergirl” will air Mondays this fall at 8 p.m. ET on The CW.
First Looks at New TV Shows for the 2016-17 Season (Updating Photos)
Marlon Wayans, Geena Davis and Michael Weatherly are just a few of the stars coming to TV series this fall.
NBC's "Trial & Error" stars John Lithgow as an eccentric professor accused of murdering his wife. Jeff Astrof ("The New Adventures of Old Christine") and Matt Miller are the writer-producers.
NBC's "Powerless," the first comedy set in the DC Comics universe, stars Vanessa Hudgens as an insurance adjuster who investigates damages caused by superheroes.
Fox's "APB" is a crime drama set in Chicago, complete with coverups and police corruption. Justin Kirk plays the tech titan who finances his own security force to bring justice to the city.
"Bull" on CBS stars Michael Weatherly as a jury consultant; the series is modeled on the real-life trial experiences of Dr. Phil.
Fox's "Lethal Weapon" is a reboot of the popular movie franchise, this time with Clayne Crawford ("Rectify") and Damon Wayans Sr. as a pair of bickering buddy cops.
Fox's "The Exorcist" stars Geena Davis as a woman troubled by dark visions and the two priests who investigate. Jeremy Slater will be the writer-producer.
Fox's comedy "The Mick" stars Kaitlin Olson as a low-life hustler who inherits his sister's fortune - and her three spoiled kids.
Fox's drama "Pitch" is about a young woman (Kylie Bunbury of "Under the Dome") who makes history by becoming the first woman to play Major League Baseball.
Fox's "Making History" is a time-travel comedy with Leighton Meester ("Gossip Girl") as one of three friends who share adventures across two centuries.
NBC's "Chicago Justice" is the latest crime drama from "Law & Order" mastermind Dick Wolf. A team of tough prosecutors battle crime while navigating complicated big-city politics.
NBC's "This is Us" is a dramedy from writer Dan Fogelman that revolves around an interdependent cast of characters, several of whom share the same birthday.
ABC's "Time After Time" is a time-travel drama from writer-producer Kevin Williamson about the search for Jack the Ripper.
NBC's "Marlon" is a family comedy starring "Scary Movie" star Marlon Wayans.
Tina Fey is among the executive producers on NBC's "Great News," a comedy about a woman (Andrea Martin) who rejoins the workforce as an intern at her daughter's TV station.
NBC's "Midnight, Texas" is a horror fantasy about vampires, witches and other supernatural beings in a remote Texas town. The network is saving the show for midseason.
CBS' "Kevin Can Wait" brings Kevin James back to his sitcom roots.
ABC's family comedy "Speechless" stars Minnie Driver as a mom with a special-needs kid.
CBS is rebooting the adventure series "MacGyver."
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Here is what the broadcast networks have coming this fall and beyond
Marlon Wayans, Geena Davis and Michael Weatherly are just a few of the stars coming to TV series this fall.
