TVLine reports that Katie McGrath(Merlin) has landed a recurring role on Supergirl as Lena Luthor. McGrath is the latest addition to the show’s cast after it was revealed that Wonder Woman actor Lynda Carter will appear as the President of the United States and Tyler Hoechlin will be flying in as Superman.
TVLine provides a description of the character, which you can read below:
“Lena arrives in National City on the heels of brother Lex’s incarceration hoping for a fresh start. Lena has taken over as CEO of her family’s billion-dollar-tech company, Luthor Corp, which has been tarnished by Lex’s evil infamy. Her goal? To re-brand the empire as a force for good. Lena wants to be seen as her own person, separate from her brother. Kara is drawn into Lena’s sphere and must determine if she is friend or foe.”
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Supergirl Season 2 premieres Monday, Oct. 10 at 8/7c on The CW.