Meg Donnelly: The New Supergirl in the DC Universe
Get to know the potential new Supergirl, Meg Donnelly, and her possible role in the upcoming DC Universe movie.
The New Supergirl Casting Update
DC Studios may soon have its new Supergirl. Meg Donnelly suits up as Kara Zor-El for James Gunn's DC Universe in new Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow fan art. While David Corenswet is set as Superman for Gunn's DC Universe, Supergirl is also a major part of Chapter 1, 'Gods and Monsters.' Even though no release date has been set yet, the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow movie is currently in the works, with Ana Nogueira writing the screenplay for Kara's solo film.
Meg Donnelly in The Winchesters Jensen Ackles as Dean and Jared Padalecki as Sam in Supernatural
The DC Universe may be close to finding its Kara, as a new Supergirl casting update recently emerged, with Donnelly reportedly getting ready to test for DC Studios alongside Molly Alcock and Emilia Jones. While the world waits to find out who will actually get cast as the Last Daughter of Krypton, Donnelly has been imagined as Supergirl through fan art by Horrific Heroics. Meg Donnelly had actually been a popular Supergirl fan cast prior to these reports, with the prospect of it becoming reality receiving many positive responses. That said, it is worth noting that James Gunn and DC Studios have not commented on the report about the actresses who are supposedly testing for Supergirl in the DC Universe, and that nothing is certain until an official confirmation is made.
Meg Donnelly and Drake Rodger in The Winchesters
According to the original Supergirl casting report, whoever ends up landing the role will supposedly appear in an early DC Universe movie before starring in her own film.
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Who Is Supergirl Actor Candidate Meg Donnelly?
Donnelly's first significant role was on ABC's American Housewife between 2016 and 2021, though she may be known best for starring in the Disney Channel franchise Zombies. She also had a recurring gig in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series season 3. While it only lasted for one season, Donnelly landed the role of Mary Campbell in 2022 on the Supernatural prequel show The Winchesters, focusing on Sam and Dean's parents when they were young.
Meg Donnelly as Mary Campbell in The Winchesters
It is also worth noting that Donnelly may have the edge when it comes to auditioning for Supergirl, as she has already played the role in her acting history. Donnelly has actually been voicing Supergirl in the animated Tomorrowverse franchise, which is the current line of interconnected DC movies. Starting in Legion of Super-Heroes, Donnelly recently reprised the role in Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths, Part One, which will be followed by two additional installments before the franchise comes to an end.
The Winchesters season 1 Nida Khurshid as Latika Dar JoJo Fleites as Carlos Cervantez Meg Donnelly as Mary Campbell and Drake Rodger as John Winchester
If Donnelly ends up getting tapped to play Supergirl in the DC Universe, it will be a rare opportunity, as it is not often that an actor who has voiced a character in animation then gets to play them in live-action. It would also be interesting to see how she would do opposite Corenswet's Superman, especially with the cousin dynamic between the characters. In the scenario where Superman: Legacy ends up being the movie that Kara is set to appear in, the world will likely soon know who will be playing Kara both in that film and in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.
The Potential of Meg Donnelly as Supergirl
Donnelly's potential as Supergirl in the DC Universe is evident not only from her acting background but also from the positive response she has received as a fan cast. Her experience in voicing the character in the animated Tomorrowverse franchise adds a unique dimension to her candidacy for the live-action role. If chosen, Donnelly's portrayal of Supergirl will be an important addition to the interconnected DC movies, especially considering the cousin dynamic she would have with Corenswet's Superman. The anticipation for the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow movie and its casting decision is high, and fans are eager to see who will ultimately don the cape as the Last Daughter of Krypton.
Meg Donnelly and Drake Rodger in The Winchesters looking longingly at each other
