Season 3 (subtitled Stargirl: Frenemies) is the third season of The CW series Stargirl. On May 3, 2021, Stargirl was renewed for its third season ahead of its second season premiere.[1] It will premiere in fall 2022, on Wednesday.[2]
Synopsis
TBA
Cast
Starring
Please note that the following cast list is incomplete and prone to change. All sources for information must be credible and referenced.
- Brec Bassinger as Courtney Whitmore/Stargirl[3]
- Yvette Monreal as Yolanda Montez/Wildcat
- Anjelika Washington as Beth Chapel/Dr. Mid-Nite
- Cameron Gellman as Rick Tyler/Hourman[4]
- Trae Romano as Mike Dugan[5]
- Hunter Sansone as Cameron Mahkent[6]
- Neil Hopkins as Larry Crock[7]
- Joy Osmanski as Paula Brooks[7]
- Amy Smart as Barbara Whitmore
- Meg DeLacy as Cindy Burman/Shiv[8]
- Luke Wilson as Pat Dugan/S.T.R.I.P.E.
- Joel McHale as Sylvester Pemberton/Starman[9]
Guest Starring
- Ysa Penarejo as Jennie-Lynn Hayden[10]
- Stella Smith as Artemis Crock
- Jonathan Cake as Richard Swift/The Shade
- Alkoya Brunson as Jakeem Williams
- Tim Gabriel as Todd Rice/Obsidian[11]
Co-Starring
Episodes
- The Frenemies chapter titles are official placeholders as previously submitted to the entertainment identifier registry. They are subject to change close to the premiere date.
| # | Title | Director | Writer | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frenemies: Chapter One[12] | TBA | TBA | 2022 |
| 2 | Frenemies: Chapter Two[12] | TBA | TBA | 2022 |
| 3 | Frenemies: Chapter Three[12] | TBA | TBA | 2022 |
| 4 | Frenemies: Chapter Four[12] | TBA | TBA | 2022 |
| 5 | Frenemies: Chapter Five[12] | TBA | TBA | 2022 |
| 6 | Frenemies: Chapter Six[12] | TBA | TBA | 2022 |
| 7 | Frenemies: Chapter Seven[12] | TBA | TBA | 2022 |
| 8 | Frenemies: Chapter Eight[12] | TBA | TBA | 2022 |
| 9 | Frenemies: Chapter Nine[12] | TBA | TBA | 2022 |
| 10 | Frenemies: Chapter Ten[12] | TBA | TBA | 2022 |
| 11 | Frenemies: Chapter Eleven[12] | TBA | TBA | 2022 |
| 12 | Frenemies: Chapter Twelve[12] | TBA | TBA | 2022 |
| 13 | Frenemies: Chapter Thirteen[12] | TBA | TBA | 2022 |
Production Notes
- Stargirl was renewed ahead of its second season premiere, as The CW sought stability in their future line-ups.[1]
- When speaking on the renewal, CW president Mark Pedowitz said, “While each boasts remarkable talent on both sides of the camera, Kung Fu and DC’s Stargirl have not only treated fans to some visually stunning action and high-flying heroics, but they also both strike very powerful emotional chords as they delve into the family dynamics and personal relationships at their core, and we are so excited to see what happens next.”[1]
- The pick-up of Stargirl, meanwhile, is part of a deal between The CW and HBO Max to co-finance the show. The show originally aired as part of DC Universe, but was renewed for a second season by The CW in summer 2020 and a deal was worked out between the broadcast network and the streamer where The CW gets first run followed by its launch on HBO Max.[1]
- The series moves to the Fall slot for the first time since its debut. It also takes Wednesday nights for the first time, but retains its 8-9 PM slot time.[2]
- Neil Hopkins (Larry Crock) and Joy Osmanski (Paula Brooks) were promoted to series regulars for this season.[7] They previously appeared as recurring guest stars in Season 1 and Season 2.
- Stargirl graphic designer Shawn McBee confirmed that the series would not be moving to Vancouver for Season 3, but rather, they would stay in Atlanta as they had in previous seasons.[13] He later reiterated that he had information from the highest authority that not only would the series not leave Atlanta for Season 3, but there were no foreseeable moves in the future.[14]
- Season 3 production began on October 4th, 2021.
- Yvette Monreal arrived in Georgia on September 26, 2021. The cast had already shipped their cars by the 22nd.[15]
- Joel McHale will be part of the cast in some capacity, as he stated in an interview with Anjelika Washington that he would be joining her in Georgia "soon".[16]
- The first table read for the season was held on October 1, 2021.
- The confirmed attendees of the virtual table read were Brec Bassinger, Cameron Gellman, Anjelika Washington, Meg DeLacy, Amy Smart, Trae Romano, Alkoya Brunson, Neil Hopkins, Joy Osmanski, Stella Smith, Joel McHale, and Jonathan Cake.
- The capacity in which some of these cast members appear (starring, guest starring, co-starring) is unknown at this time.
- A portion of the script also teased a conversation between Sylvester Pemberton and Courtney Whitmore.
- James Dale Robinson wrote the seventh and twelfth episode of the season.
Notes and Trivia
- The theme for Season 3 is a murder-mystery, while also dealing with heroes and villains living side-by-side to solve the murder.
- One episode will be titled "Infinity, Inc Part One" while it's subsequent episode will be titled "Infinity, Inc Part Two".[17] Previously, all thirteen episodes had been listed as following the chapter format from Season 2.
- Because of the off-screen chemistry between Meg DeLacy and Yvette Monreal, Geoff Johns made a conscious decision to explore the dynamic between Cindy and Yolanda. Meg teased that the relationship is very mean-girl-esque with a lot of retorts. She found it fun for Cindy to be mean towards Yolanda and having that thrown back at her by Yolanda.[18]
- Anjelika Washington teased that Beth and Cindy might become friends this season.
- During Stargirl Aftershow the cast teased Season 3 while reflecting on Season 2.
- Cameron Gellman teased that Beth and Rick have some "crazy scenes together", and that it's much different than the previous two seasons.
- Brec Bassinger teased that the incredibly slow burn of Camney has more to unfold this season. Cameron added that there's more relationship-talk this season than prior.
- Anjelika Washington revealed that Beth's goggles light up on their own now, and they don't need CGI or animatronics. The day the prop was given to her, she started to cry happy tears. In the interview, while talking about the light-up goggles, she began to cry over how much it meant to both Beth and herself.
- Hootie will not be appearing this season, as the owl is very expensive.
- Because Keith David and Jim Gaffigan are voice over actors, they cast never met either of them.
- Season 3 introduces the series first out-gay superhero-turned-villain in Todd Rice.[11]
- Brec Bassinger teased multiple storylines during The CW's upfront event.
- The relationship between Courtney and Cameron is further explored as they finally develop a relationship.
- The Crock's are living next door to the Whitmore-Dugan family.
- Cosmo will "literally" whimper over who to go to - Courtney or Sylvester. There's also struggle over who to wield the staff and who will listen to it.
Gallery
Promotional
Behind the Scenes
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 https://deadline.com/2021/05/kung-fu-stargirl-renewed-at-the-cw-1234748891/
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The CW Fall 2022 Schedule: ‘The Flash’, ‘Riverdale’ & ‘Nancy Drew’ Move To Midseason, ‘Stargirl’ Shifts To Fall, ‘All American’ Block On Mondays & ‘Walker’ Doubleheader On Thursday
- ↑ https://twitter.com/Brecbassinger/status/1389274422146568195
- ↑ https://stargirl.fandom.com/wiki/File:S3_BTS1.jpg
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/COa8gRgBYHc/
- ↑ https://twitter.com/huntersansone/status/1389284319512907783
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 https://deadline.com/2021/08/dc-stargirl-neil-hopkins-joy-osmanski-promoted-series-regulars-season-3-1234823057/
- ↑ As seen on set in multiple Instagram stores.
- ↑ https://stargirl.tv/joel-mchale-upped-to-series-regular-for-season-3
- ↑ As stated in the Stargirl Aftershow Podcast
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 DC's Stargirl casts Tim Gabriel as Green Lantern's son Obsidian for season 3
- ↑ 12.00 12.01 12.02 12.03 12.04 12.05 12.06 12.07 12.08 12.09 12.10 12.11 12.12 Entertainment Indentifier Registry
- ↑ https://twitter.com/StargirlPod/status/1437484988014997507
- ↑ https://twitter.com/StargirlPod/status/1437496317538930699
- ↑ https://www.spreaker.com/user/fandom-limb-media/stargirl-207?utm_medium=widget&utm_source=user%3A10739937&utm_term=episode_title
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CUYnf2qBtaQ/
- ↑ https://twitter.com/StargirlPod/status/1525318787431649281
- ↑ https://www.spreaker.com/user/fandom-limb-media/stargirl-211?utm_medium=widget&utm_source=user%3A10739937&utm_term=episode_title
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