Wonder Girl Series in Development at the CW

DC is developing yet another TV series for the CW, this one about a new version of Wonder Girl, according to Deadline. The lead character is Yara Flor, daughter of an Amazon warrior and a Brazilian river god, who will make her comicbook debut next year in the Future State range. The series will be executive produced by Dailyn Rodriguez, David Madden, Greg Berlanti, and Sarah Schechter. A lead actress has not been cast at this time.

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Chantal Thuy Upped to Series Regular on Black Lightning

Actress Chantal Thuy has been upped to series regular status on Black Lightning. She has recurred for the last three seasons as metahuman shapeshifter, Grace Choi. Showrunner Salim Akil commented,

Chantal Thuy embodies the character of Grace Choi. I am sure our Black Lightning fans knew, especially those who follow the Grace and Anissa relationship storyline, that having Chantal join as a series regular was only a matter of time. I am elated to finally welcome her officially to the team.

Xochitl Gomez Cast in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Deadline is reporting that actress Xochitl Gomez has landed an unspecified role in the upcoming Doctor Strange movie.

Sarah Shahi Cast in Black Adam

Deadline is reporting that Sarah Shahi has joined the cast of DC's Black Adam film as an unnamed "university professor and freedom fighter leading the resistance in" the fictional nation of Kahndaq.

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Imana Vellani Cast as Ms. Marvel

Deadline is reporting that Iman Vellani has landed the lead role of Kamala Khan in the upcoming Ms. Marvel streaming series.

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Tatiana Maslany Cast as She-Hulk

Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black) has landed the titular role in Marvel's She-Hulk series, according to Deadline. In the comics, She-Hulk (aka Jennifer Walters) is an attorney who gains extraordinary powers after receiving a blood transfusion from her cousin, Bruce Banner (the Hulk).

UPDATE: Maslany has denied the report.

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Jonathan Majors Cast in Ant-Man 3

Deadline is reporting that Jonathan Majors has landed a role in the next Ant-Man film, "likely" that of time-traveling villain Kang the Conqueror.

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Olivia Wilde to Direct Untitled Marvel Movie

Deadline is reporting that Olivia Wilde is going to a Marvel movie for Sony about an unspecified female character. The film will be written by Katie Silberman and produced by Amy Pascal.

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Adria Arjona Cast in Rogue One Prequel

Deadline is reporting that Adria Arjona has been cast in an unspecified role in Disney+'s untitled Rogue One spin-off.

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Nia DaCosta to Direct Captain Marvel Sequel

Deadline is reporting that Nia DaCosta will direct the upcoming sequel to Captain Marvel.

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Inde Navarrette & Wolé Parks Cast in Superman & Lois

Deadline is reporting that Inde Navarrette and Wolé Parks have both landed series regular roles in the CW's upcoming Superman & Lois series. Navarrette will play Sarah Cushing, daughter of Kyle Cushing and Lana Lang. Parks will portray the Stranger, described as "a mysterious visitor hellbent on proving to the world that it no longer needs Superman."

Erik Valdez Cast in Superman & Lois

Warner Bros TV has cast Erik Valdez in the series regular role of Kyle Cushing on the upcoming Supergirl spin-off, according to Deadline. Cushing is the husband of Lana Lang and described as,

Smallville’s fire chief and local hero who’s seen his fair share of tragedy. Small town raised with small town beliefs, Kyle doesn’t care much for the big city and often butts heads with people that come from it.

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Emmanuelle Chriqui Cast in Superman & Lois

Deadline is reporting that Emmanuelle Chriqui has landed the series regular role of Lana Lang in the CW's upcoming show. Lang is an existing character character from the comics, notably played by Kristin Kreuk in Smallville. This version of her is described as,

the loan officer at Smallville Bank who stayed in Smallville when others left for something bigger and brighter. Lana re-establishes her friendship with her old friend, Clark Kent, during one of the most difficult periods in her life.

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Dylan Walsh Cast in Superman & Lois

Dylan Walsh has landed the series regular role of Sam Lane (Lois & Lucy's father) on the CW's upcoming Supergirl spin-off, Superman & Lois, according to Deadline. Glenn Morshower played him on Supergirl season one; the change will probably be chalked up to Crisis, if it's mentioned on screen at all. The official character bio describes him as

a no-nonsense Army general who’s determined to keep America, and the world, safe from all threats – from this world or beyond. Lane’s a workaholic who demands nothing but excellence from all those in his life.

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The Flash, Supergirl, & More Shut Down Production

In order to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus and protect their employees, Warner Bros TV Group has suspended production on several series, including The Flash, Batwoman, and Supergirl. Supergirl was scheduled to wrap next week, with Batwoman and The Flash originally scheduled to end production early next month. Legends of Tomorrow already wrapped a few weeks ago. In addition, Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has stopped work by its first unit as the director awaits results of a coronavirus test. WBTVG released the following statement,

With the rapidly changing events related to COVID-19, and out of an abundance of caution, Warner Bros. Television Group is halting production on some of our 70+ series and pilots currently filming or about to begin.  There have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 on any of our productions, but the health and safety of our employees, casts and crews remains our top priority. During this time, we will continue to follow the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control as well as local officials and public health professionals in each city where our productions are based.

UPDATE: I'm seeing reports Supernatural has also shut down.

Kayla Compton Promoted to Series Regular

According to Deadline, Kayla Compton (Allegra Garcia) has been promoted to series regular status on the next season of The Flash. She follows Brandon McKnight as season 7's second new regular.

Brandon McKnight to be Series Regular on The Flash Season 7

According to Deadline, the CW/WBTV has promoted Brandon McKnight (Chester P. Runk) to series regular status on the next season of The Flash.

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Gugu Mbatha-Raw Cast in Loki

Gugu Mbatha-Raw has landed an unspecified role in Marvel's upcoming streaming series, Loki, according to Deadline.

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Desmond Chiam & Miki Ishikawa Cast in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

Deadline is reporting that Desmond Chiam and Miki Ishikawa will portray unspecified characters in one of Marvel's upcoming streaming series.

Thomas Lennon Cast in Supergirl

Deadline is reporting that Thomas Lennon will recur later this season on Supergirl as the the fifth-dimensional imp, Mxyzptlk. Mxyzptlk previously appeared back in season two, played by Peter Gadiot.

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