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    koantemplationkoantemplation Posts: 101,293
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    Woodbine wrote: »

    Oh no, stunt casting, not a good sign.
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    NewWorldManNewWorldMan Posts: 4,915
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    I think they should have held off casting the "alumni" for a while. Let the show get established first (assuming it does). Same with talk of tie-ups.

    I hope it succeeds, especially as we need a decent female superhero show.
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    Mr Master XMr Master X Posts: 746
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    Oh no, stunt casting, not a good sign.

    Not stunt casting, "Legacy" casting. Expect more from all the DC series.
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    James FrederickJames Frederick Posts: 53,184
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    Not stunt casting, "Legacy" casting. Expect more from all the DC series.
    Very true The Flash has John Wesley Shipp as Barry's Dad and he played The Flash in the 90's show and it works
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    MrSuperMrSuper Posts: 18,581
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    Helen Slater has also joined the cast aka the original Supergirl!

    They've really got the ball rolling on this. Big things expected possibly.
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    NewWorldManNewWorldMan Posts: 4,915
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    David Harewood as well, so a Brit. Sounds like it might be similar to his Homeland role.
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    JCRJCR Posts: 24,098
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    Apparently they're starting to film this on Friday, so there may well be a costume reveal this week.
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    zwixxxzwixxx Posts: 10,295
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    ...So far, female superhero movies/series have sucked.
    Apart from Xena, Warrior Princess, right ?! :)
    wowboy wrote: »
    Is this show able to crossover into the arrow-verse. I hope it does.
    They're on different networks so I don't know if direct crossovers are even allowed (direct = characters appearing in the other show), but I would absolutely love them to be linked and we get subtle/little references to indicate they know the other exists (like how Arrow mentions Gotham City). And if the Supergirl show was affected by the future Arrow/Flash Flashpoint storyline/happening, well that'd be frikkin awesome. :o:D :cool:
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    James FrederickJames Frederick Posts: 53,184
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    zwixxx wrote: »

    They're on different networks so I don't know if direct crossovers are even allowed (direct = characters appearing in the other show), but I would absolutely love them to be linked and we get subtle/little references to indicate they know the other exists (like how Arrow mentions Gotham City). And if the Supergirl show was affected by the future Arrow/Flash Flashpoint storyline/happening, well that'd be frikkin awesome. :o:D :cool:

    While they are on diffrent networks the parent company is the same so crossovers can happen.
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    dee123dee123 Posts: 46,310
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    Calista Flockhart? No thanks.
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    zwixxxzwixxx Posts: 10,295
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    While they are on diffrent networks the parent company is the same so crossovers can happen.
    Didn't know that so :woot:
    I thought it was like Marvel and how its characters are owned by different Movie Studios and crossovers were a nonotnownoteverNEVER thing. I can't wait to see how they link them. :)
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    Flash525Flash525 Posts: 8,862
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    zwixxx wrote: »
    They're on different networks so I don't know if direct crossovers are even allowed (direct = characters appearing in the other show), but I would absolutely love them to be linked and we get subtle/little references to indicate they know the other exists (like how Arrow mentions Gotham City).
    While they are on diffrent networks the parent company is the same so crossovers can happen.
    zwixxx wrote: »
    I can't wait to see how they link them.
    I know (I remember reading) that the writers/producers/directors have high hopes about the shows crossing over, regardless of the network (in therory, it may open up additional viewers for all three shows). I am curious how they'd cross over though, in the sense that how does Oliver Queen compare against the skills of a Kryptonian? Barry can probably beat her in a race, so at least he has something. :p

    It'll be interesting for sure, and (having watched the crossovers between Flash and Arrow) I have every confidence in the team pulling it off. I just think they need to be careful when doing so. That's all. :)
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    zwixxxzwixxx Posts: 10,295
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    re: Ollie vs SuperGal - hopefully something other than a kryptonite studded arrow. :)
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    Flash525Flash525 Posts: 8,862
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    I'm pretty sure we'll see the cinematic scenes between Batman and Superman before we see the scenes between Arrow and Supergirl, so maybe the feature film will give us some idea of the dynamic between the super powered and the techno powered?
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    zwixxxzwixxx Posts: 10,295
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    I'm just hoping the ptb don't just take the Batman / Superman dynamic and cut+paste it over Ollie and SuperGal
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    NewWorldManNewWorldMan Posts: 4,915
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    zwixxx wrote: »
    Apart from Xena, Warrior Princess, right ?! :)

    Hmm, not sure I regard that as a superhero show. But I suppose it can be deemed such. I never watched it in its entirety but did watch a fair number of episodes back in the day.
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    GulftasticGulftastic Posts: 127,554
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    I'm hoping that they keep the back story of Kara arriving on Earth as a teen, and the struggle to adjust being reflected. If she's just another peppy US teen, it'll be a shame.
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    JoystickJoystick Posts: 14,302
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    Think Melissa Benoist looks pretty good as supergirl. http://deadline.com/2015/03/supergirl-first-look-melissa-benoist-costume-1201387599/
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    Flash525Flash525 Posts: 8,862
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    Woodbine wrote: »
    Doesn't look toooo bad, though I had expected the costume to be made of more similar-material to the cinematic Man of Steel / television Flash. Looks a bit too... fabric-y
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    koantemplationkoantemplation Posts: 101,293
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    Woodbine wrote: »

    Not too bad. There just seems something slightly off to me but I'm not sure what it is though. It is definitely not the costume which is great, it is more the way she looks.
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    MrSuperMrSuper Posts: 18,581
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    There just seems something slightly off to me but I'm not sure what it is though. It is definitely not the costume which is great, it is more the way she looks.

    I have to agree. I just think it looks bland. She looks bland, the costume looks bland. i just can't see her as Supergirl. She looks just too much like the girl next door type and not SUPERgirl if you get what i mean.

    I can't rate her acting ability as i've only seen her in Whiplash where she appeared on screen for around 15mins and was fine, but didn't stand out. For me this is exactly the same, she doesn't stand out.

    Disappointing.
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    JoystickJoystick Posts: 14,302
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    Well she looks super to me and the costume looks good. :) But I won't make anymore prejudgements on it yet, will give it a watch before making my mind up.
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    koantemplationkoantemplation Posts: 101,293
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    MrSuper wrote: »
    I have to agree. I just think it looks bland. She looks bland, the costume looks bland. i just can't see her as Supergirl. She looks just too much like the girl next door type and not SUPERgirl if you get what i mean.

    I can't rate her acting ability as i've only seen her in Whiplash where she appeared on screen for around 15mins and was fine, but didn't stand out. For me this is exactly the same, she doesn't stand out.

    Disappointing.
    I liked her in Glee, but she didn't stand out as you say. I'm worried she won't come across as 'Super' but more girl next door who just happens to be strong and fast.

    I would like a slightly brighter red in the costume.
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    zwixxxzwixxx Posts: 10,295
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    MrSuper wrote: »
    I have to agree. I just think it looks bland. She looks bland, the costume looks bland....Disappointing.
    as stern too :(

    Don't follow the Supergirl comic but the deadline comic picture kinda implies joy, light, fun, positive, goodwill to all and fluffy bunnies etc etc while the series preview gives none of that along with her just hearing her dog died.
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