The CW has cast Ciara Renée as Hawkgirl in their upcoming Arrow/Flash spinoff series. Apparently, she will be one of the three new superheroes set to appear in the show, and will also be one of the leads.
Renée recently appeared in Law & Order: SVU in a limited role. The new spinoff will be her first role as a lead. Hawkgirl aka Kenra Saunders was made popular in pop culture via her role in Justice League and Justice League Unlimited animated series. She appeared as one of the founding members of the league in the show.
The official description of the character describes her as:
Renée recently appeared in Law & Order: SVU in a limited role. The new spinoff will be her first role as a lead. Hawkgirl aka Kenra Saunders was made popular in pop culture via her role in Justice League and Justice League Unlimited animated series. She appeared as one of the founding members of the league in the show.
The official description of the character describes her as:
Kendra Saunders is a young woman who is just beginning to learn that she has been repeatedly reincarnated over the centuries. When provoked, her ancient warrior persona manifests itself, along with wings that grow out of her back, earning her the moniker…Hawkgirl.
Renée joins the already spectacular cast of Brandon Routh, Victor Garber, Caity Lotz, Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell. Two more new DC heroes, along with a "major DC villain" are also a part of the project. The show is rumoured for a mid 2016 premiere.
Source: Deadline
Source: Deadline