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The actor who portrayed Supergirl inSmallville , Laura Vandervoort , has revealed she ’d be clear for a use in DC Studios ' newDC Universe , and there are several smart as a whip DC Comics character who she could bring to life in the rebooted franchise . Laura Vandervoort debut asKara Zor - El ’s SupergirlinSmallvilleseason 7 , installment 2 , " Kara , " introduced as Tom Welling ’s Clark Kent ’s Kryptonian cousin who had been stuck in suspend animation for 18 years . Vandervoort appear inSmallvilleuntil the series ' final season in 2011 , but the thespian may have just light rumor of her return in DC Studios ' upcoming franchise .
In March 2024 , Laura Vandervoort was take whether she would be undefendable to taking a function in James Gunn and Peter Safran ’s new DC Universe , and she responded with a resounding"YASSSSSSSSSS.“DC Studios co - CEOJames Gunn answer to Vandervoort ’s comment , noting,“Gotta love Laura,“which has top some to speculate thatVandervoort ’s return to DC could be in the cards for the newly - rebooted DCU.House of the Dragonactor Milly Alcock has been mould as theDCU ’s new Supergirl , but there are many other fantastic characters from DC Comics , Supergirl - related or not , who Laura Vandervoort would be perfect for .
With Milly Alcock correct as Kara Zor - El for James Gunn ’s DC Universe , Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav gives an update on Supergirl : Woman of Tomorrow .
10Laura Vandervoort Played Brainiac 8 In DC’s Supergirl Series
Brainiac 8, A.K.A. Indigo, Was Introduced In Supergirl Season 1, Episode 15, “Solitude”
Five years after she last appeared inSmallville , Laura Vandervoort seem as a Modern DC Comics fictitious character in the first season of then - CBS seriesSupergirl , which asterisk Melissa Benoist as the nominal Kryptonian champion . InSupergirl , Vandervoort portray Brainiac 8 , a.k.a . Indigo , a descendent of Brainiac who had been gaol in the Phantom Zone . This was a short - lived role that saw Vandervoort play the villainous Indigo in three episodes ofSupergirl , but its potential she could revisit the character in the DCU to acquire more of Indigo ’s heroic DC Comics desktop , potentially debut in theDCU ’s newTeen Titansproject .
9Power Girl Would Put A Great Spin On Laura Vandervoort’s Previous Superhero Role
Power Girl Is An Alternate Universe Version Of Supergirl
DC Comics’Power Girl , a.k.a . Kara Zor - L , is a rendering of Kara Zor - El from an alternate reality , which could put an interesting spin on Laura Vandervoort ’s previous Supergirl rolefromSmallville . After the messymultiverse storylines of the DCEU , it ’s potential that DC Studios ' unexampled DC Universe will manoeuver clean of the concept for quite some prison term , which may make this intro difficult . However , the multiverse is very crucial to several iconic DC Comics storylines , which means substitute versions of Supergirl could still debut , provide Vandervoort with the opportunity to portray an older and wiser version of her past superhero .
8Cat Grant Works Alongside Superman At The Daily Planet
Cat Grant Had A Romance With Clark Kent Before Lois Lane
Cat Grant is a supporting character to both Supergirl and Superman in DC Comics , as she is a journalist working for the Daily Planet . Casting Laura Vandervoort as Cat Grant would allow the actor to fill a venial role in the DCU , but dwell the more human corner of the dealership , rather than portray a superhuman hero or villain again . Cat formerly dated Clark Kent prior to his relationship with Lois Lane , which could be an interesting moral force to research , as David Corenswet ’s Superman and Rachel Brosnahan ’s Lois Lane will already be in a relationship in2025 ’s upcomingSupermanreboot .
Other Daily Planet staff member have already been cast for the DC Universe , include Wendell Pierce as Perry White and Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen , alongside David Corenswet ’s Clark Kent and Rachel Brosnahan ’s Lois Lane .
7Lex Luthor Created The Matrix, An Unstable Version Of Supergirl
The Matrix Became Lex Luthor’s Bodyguard In DC Comics
Created by Lex Luthor from an alternate pocket reality , the Matrix was a form - wobble being who carry the shape of Kara Zor - El ’s Supergirl for a while . Indeed , if the Matrix introduction in the DC Universe , it might make more sense for Milly Alcock herself to portray the otherworldly reference , but bringing back Laura Vandervoort as this reading of Supergirl would also be a brilliant tress . As Supergirl , the Matrix operated as Lex Luthor ’s escort in DC Comics ' main continuity , which could be a fun and flex tale to research when Nicholas Hoult unveiling as the newLex Luthor inSuperman .
6Alura In-Ze Is Supergirl’s Mother In DC Comics
Laura Vandervoort Can Continue Her Supergirl Legacy With Alura In-Ze
While Laura Vandervoort wo n’t be portraying the DCU ’s Supergirl , she could be introduce as Kara Zor - El ’s mother from Krypton , Alura In - Ze . TheDCU ’s upcomingSupergirl : Woman of Tomorrowmovieis await to search at least some of Supergirl ’s origin account , which would represent an show from the grinder ’s mother , andthis casting would be a glorious style for Vandervoort to continue her legacy as Supergirl , while perhaps take more gravitas and sophistication to her new role . Alura In - Ze ’s DCU debut could also aid to develop Superman ’s own Kryptonian heritage , as she is his paternal auntie by marriage in DC Comics .
5Vandervoort Could Also Play Supergirl’s Adoptive Mother, Eliza Danvers (Or Edna)
Kara Zor-El’s Adoptive Mother Changed In DC’s Rebirth
If Laura Vandervoort does n’t appear as Kara Zor - El ’s biological mother , perhaps she can debut as her adoptive mother instead , bringing Eliza , or even Edna , Danvers into the DCU . In the Silver Age of DC Comics , Kara Zor - El was taken in by Fred and Edna Danvers , and became Kara Danvers on Earth , butin the revised DC Rebirth timeline , Kara is adopted by Department of Extranormal Operartions agent Jeremiah and Eliza Danvers , and Laura Vandervoort would be bright in either of these motherly roles . Eliza would give Vandervoort more action - heavy moment , supply a more substantive persona for the former Supergirl actor .
4Zatanna Almost Debuted In The DCEU
Zatanna Is A Member Of Justice League Dark In DC Comics
Zatanna Zatara has long been bruit to be appearing in resilient - action , with the character being advise to come along in several DCEU project that never came to realization . Since other members of DC Comics’Justice League Dark have been tease for the DCU , and Zatanna is a prominent member of this squad in DC Comics , it would make sense for the Homo Magi to presently make her resilient - action theatrical debut , and Laura Vandervoort would be a corking lucifer for the fictitious character . Zatanna is one of DC ’s first witching users , so she could have a bright hereafter in the upcoming rebooted DCU .
The DCU ’s upcoming Swamp Thing movie could reanimate the Justice League Dark task that has remained in ontogeny hell for so many age .
3Siobhan Smythe’s Silver Banshee Was Supergirl’s Best Friend In DC Comics
Siobhan Smythe Was Kara Danvers' Closest Friend In DC Comics' New 52 Timeline
Introduced in DC Comics ' New 52 timeline , Siobhan Smythe became Kara Danvers ' confining friend after she stood up to the National Guard , who were assay to gun Supergirl down . However , an attack from Smythe ’s father , the Black Banshee , causes Smythe ’s own transformation into the Silver Banshee , with the infliction being go down the kinsperson line . This molding would provide Laura Vandervoort with a complex and superimposed part in the DC Universe , and would give her a key use in at least one adventure forMilly Alcock ’s Supergirl , as Smythe is presently repay back to normal following the Black Banshee ’s defeat .
2Reign Could Debut As A Powerful Kryptonian Villain
The Worldkiller Reign Was Created By Supergirl’s Father
Reign was introduced in DC Comics’Supergirl ( Vol . 6 ) # 5 in 2012 as a Worldkiller , a biological weapon created on Krypton by Zor - El , Supergirl ’s own begetter . Reign and Supergirl came to blows while the former was on Earth attempting to learn more about her origins , but soon start out Earth , though not without leaving Supergirl with a warning . This powerful purpose would be great for Laura Vandervoort , giving her the opportunity to portray a vulnerable but remarkably herculean scoundrel in the DCU , while still connecting her to her Supergirl roots fromSmallville , and expanding on Supergirl ’s own family line in the DCU .
1Black Canary Could Be Reinvented For The New DC Universe
There Were Two Different Black Canaries In DC Comics
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Supergirl : Woman of Tomorrow is one of many DC moving-picture show being liberate by Warner Bros. under the supervision of DC conscientious objector - point James Gunn and Peter Safran . Supergirl : Woman of Tomorrow was officially confirmed in January 2023 alongside other DC title , including Superman : Legacy , Batman : The Brave and the Bold , and Swamp Thing .
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Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is one of many DC movies being released by Warner Bros. under the supervision of DC co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow was officially confirmed in January 2023 alongside other DC titles, including Superman: Legacy, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, and Swamp Thing.
