Dean Cain, Helen Slater Join Cast of CBS' SUPERGIRL

Two former superheroes are teaming up for CBS' upcoming SUPERGIRL series.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, one-time Superman Dean Cain and Helen Slater, star of the 1984 film SUPERGIRL, have both signed on to gues star on the project, lead by GLEE's Melissa Benoist, as a series regular. SUPERGIRL has already been given a series commitment.

From Warner Bros. TV and Berlanti Prods., the CBS pilot SUPERGIRL will be based on characters from DC Comics and will follow Kara Zor-El (Benoist), who comes to earth after escaping the destruction of Krypton. After many years hiding her abilities, she joins the ranks of her cousin Superman to become the hero she was meant to be.

As of now, Cain and Slater's roles are being kept under wraps.

Mehcad Brooks, Calista Flockhart, Chyler Leigh, David Harewood, and Tony winner Laura Benanti also star.

SUPERGIRL marks a reunion for Flockhart and Greg Berlanti, who also executive produced NBC's PARENTHOOD.

The pilot was written by Ali Adler ("No Ordinary Family") and Greg Berlanti ("Arrow," "The Flash"). They will also executive produce along with Sarah Schechter and Warner Bros. TV. The project has a series commitment from CBS.

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