DC's Stargirl (2020 TV Series)

About DC's Stargirl

DC's Stargirl, or simply Stargirl, is a superhero television series that premiered in 2020. It features Courtney Whitmore, a high school student who discovers the cosmic staff and becomes the inspiration for a new generation of superheroes. The show is filled with action, adventure, coming-of-age drama, and of course, the legacy of DC's superheroes. Stargirl is based on the DC Comics superhero Courtney Whitmore created by Geoff Johns and Lee Moder.

Making / Production

The series, created by Geoff Johns, was announced in July 2018, and premiered in 2020 on DC Universe and The CW. Johns serves as showrunner for the series while being a part of the writing team too. According to Johns, the character of Stargirl was inspired by his sister, making the show quite personal for him.

Actors

• Brec Bassinger as Courtney Whitmore / Stargirl: Brec does a commendable job portraying the young heroine balancing high school with her superheroine responsibilities.
• Luke Wilson as Pat Dugan / Stripesy: Luke takes on the role of Courtney's stepfather who becomes her superhero sidekick in his robot suit.
• Amy Smart as Barbara Whitmore: Amy plays Courtney's mom who, in later episodes, becomes aware of her daughter's dual life

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The character of Courtney Whitmore/Stargirl was inspired by Geoff Johns' late sister Courtney, who died in the TWA Flight 800 explosion.
• Unlike other comic-book TV adaptations, "DC's Stargirl" prominently features the Justice Society of America (JSA), a lesser-known but classic team of heroes.

Quotes

• "The staff chose you. And I chose to protect you." - Pat Dugan
• "We can't change the past. What's done is done. But, we can mold our future." - Courtney Whitmore

Music / Soundtrack

• "Stargirl Theme" - Composed by Pinar Toprak
• "Hold The Line" - Toto