Superhero Bits: ‘Supergirl’ Wraps Final Season, Deborah Ann Woll Denies Spider-Man Rumors & More
(Superhero Bitsis a collection of stories, updates, and videos about anything and everything inspired by the comics of Marvel, DC, and more. For comic book movies, TV shows, merchandise, events, and whatever catches our eye, this is the place to find anything that falls through the cracks.)
In this edition of Superhero Bits:
Starro Attacks in Throwback Robot Chicken Sketch
Starro was unleashed on Earth and taken down byThe Suicide Squad, but this wasn’t the first time DC Comics characters had to deal with the massive starfish on-screen.Robot Chickenimagined how an attack by the cosmic creature might have turned out in a sketch from a few years ago.
Superman Has Arrived in Fortnite
We might be waiting awhile before we seeSupermanon the big screen again, but you can take control of the Man of Steel from the comfort of your home in one of the most popular video games on the market right now.
Epic Gameshas released the Man of Steel intoFortnite, but being able to play as the character will require some patience. There are a series of quests that will allow players to help Clark Kent recover his memories and reclaim his super-identity. After completing these tasks, players will get access to a variety of Superman-themed content they can use in the game.
DC’s Legends of Tomorrow Season 6 - “Bored on Board Onboard”
Here’s the promo and the official synopsis for the 12th episode of season six ofDC’s Legends of Tomorrow:
The Legends are ready to get back home, but after Constantine (Matt Ryan) overloaded Gideon, they are going to have to go the old fashion way to preserve the ships energy. Trying to entertain themselves, tensions start to grow high, so Gary (Adam Tsekham) suggests playing a murder mystery game to pass the time. Constantine decides to make the game more interesting, which makes Behrad (Shayan Sobhian) worried about him but is met with pushback from Zari (Tala Ashe). Meanwhile, Rory (Dominic Purcell) and Gary (Adam Tsekham) deal with an unexpected guest that arrives on the Waverider.
Harry Jierjiandirected the episode written byKeto Shimizu & Leah Poulliot.
Melissa Benoist Bids Farewell to Supergirl
Melissa Benoisttook to Instagramto to bid farewell toSupergirlas the show wraps production on the sixth and final season of the show. The series is currently on hiatus, but the final episodes will begin onAugust 24, 2021. Here’s the official synopsis for the sixth season’s eighth episode, “Welcome Back, Kara!” from The CW:
The episode was directed byArmen V. Kevorkianand written byDana Horgan & Jay Faerber.
Superman & Lois Season 1 - “Last Sons of Krypton”
Here’s the promo and official synopsis for the first season finale ofSuperman & Lois:
In the action-packed season finale, Superman’s (Tyler Hoechlin) worst nightmare comes to life, and Lois (Elizabeth Tulloch) confronts Leslie Larr (guest star Stacey Farber, “Degrassi: The Next Generation”). Meanwhile, Lana (Emmanuelle Chriqui), Kyle (Erik Valdez) and Sarah (Inde Navarette) agree to stay to help General Lane (Dylan Walsh).
Tom Cavanaghdirects with a story byKristi Korzec & Michael Narducciand teleplay byBrent Fletcher & Todd Helbing.
Daredevil Co-Star Deborah Ann Woll Denies Spider-Man Rumors
Despite rumors circulating online,Daredevilco-starDeborah Ann Wolldenied being presentfor scenes apparently being shot forSpider-Man: No Way Homenear Sunset Gower Studios in Los Angeles. The rumor was mostly unfounded to begin with, but with the actress confirming that she was not pictured in the photos in question, that’s pretty much all we need to know.
Even so, rumors still persist thatDaredevilstarCharlie Coxwill be making an appearance inSpider-Man: No Way Home, but that’s likely something we’ll have to wait for confirmation for when we actually see the movie at the end of the year.
What’s Ahead for DC’s Stargirl Season 2
The second season ofStargirldebuted this week, and The CW has provided a look at what’s to come in the rest of the season. Here’s the synopsis for the upcoming second episode, “Summer School: Part 2,” coming next week:
Still on the lookout for evil in Blue Valley, Courtney (Brec Bassinger) grows suspicious after an unexpected visitor shows up at the Dugan house. Meanwhile, Barbara (Amy Smart) and Pat (Luke Wilson) become concerned after a visit from a mysterious antiques collector named Richard Swift (guest star Jonathan Cake). Elsewhere, Cindy (Meg DeLacy) puts her plan in motion.
Andi Armaganiandirected the episode written byJames Dale Robinson.
James Gunn is Down to Direct a Harley Quinn Movie
James Gunnhas already teaseddevelopment of DC Comicsprojects that he will be tackling once he’s done withGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and one of those projects could be aHarley Quinnmovie. Though nothing has officially been announced,The Hollywood Reporterasked if he would consider directing a movie withMargot Robbiereturning as Harley Quinn. At the very least, Gunn admitted that he feels like he has a knack for the character:
Shang-Chi Hears the Call in a New TV Spot
The release ofShang-Chi and the Legends of the Ten Ringsis getting closer, and a new TV spot calls Marvel’s superhero to confront his past and face his destiny. Here’s the official synopsis for the movie arriving onSeptember 3, 2021:
Marvel Studios' “Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings” stars Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, who must confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization. The film also stars Tony Leung as Wenwu, Awkwafina as Shang-Chi’s friend Katy and Michelle Yeoh as Jiang Nan, as well as Fala Chen, Meng’er Zhang, Florian Munteanu and Ronny Chieng.
What If… Marvel’s Avengers Turned into Zombies?
Over onInstagram, Marvel posted this new poster for Marvel’sWhat If…?animated series teasing the arrival of zombies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, complete with a destroyed Avengers logo.
