Just one week after new photos surfaced ofSuperman(Tyler Hoechlin) andSupergirl(Melissa Benoist) together, The CW has released a new trailer showing these heroes finally teaming up. This footage shows thatSupermanandSupergirlwill join forces when communications are lost with a space craft that is seen plummeting towards Earth. WhileSupermanwas mentioned and referenced numerous times in the first season on CBS, this new season on The CW will finally bring these Kryptonian cousins together.
In Season One,Supergirlsoared fighting crime and battling various villains, chief among them two Kryptonians who were intent on destroying earth, but she has yet to find that same empowerment as Kara Danvers. In The CW’sSupergirl Season Two, Kara has left the safety of being Cat Grant’s assistant to figure out what she really wants to do, while as Supergirl she continues to work at the DEO, protecting the citizens of National City and searching for Jeremiah and Cadmus. Along the way, she will team up with Superman (Tyler Hoechlin) to battle new villains, as she strives to balance her personal life with her life as a superhero.
Supergirlwill be introducing a number of new characters this season, includingLynda Carter, the original Wonder Woman, as the President of the United States.Floriana Limahas also signed on to play Maggie Sawyer, the first ever openly gay comic book character, along with Katie McGrath as Lena Luthor. The CW Network show is also introducing Maggie Sawyer’s girlfriend Kate Kane (Batwoman), and Barbara Gordon (Oracle), although they haven’t been cast yet.
Last month, executive producerGreg Berlanticonfirmed there will be amusical crossoverbetween bothSupergirlandThe Flashthis season, following both shows' crossover on CBS last season. BothMelissa BenoistandGrant Gustinhave musical backgrounds, with both landing roles on Fox’sGleebefore landing their DC Comics superhero roles. The producer confirmed that most of the songs will be covers, but there may be a few original songs thrown in as well.
This trailer will hopefully be followed by much more footage of these heroes played byMelissa BenoistandTyler Hoechlin, as we get closer and closer to the Season 2 premiere on Monday, October 10.Supergirlis also expected to be part of The CW’s other massive crossover event with all four shows, although it hasn’t been confirmed when that will air quite yet. Take a look at the latest trailer forSupergirlSeason 2 below.
