'Supergirl' season 2 casts Wonder Woman Lynda Carter as US president, Tyler Hoechlin as the Man of Steel

Two new stars have been cast to join the second season of “Supergirl.” Lynda Carter will take on the role of the U.S. president, opposite Kara Danvers/Supergirl (Melissa Benoist). Tyler Hoechlin was also cast as Clark Kent/Superman.

Deadline reveales that Lynda Carter allegedly has long been planned to take on the role as leader of the free world in “Supergirl.” The actress is well known for playing Wonder Woman in the 1970s TV series. She has appeared in numerous TV shows and also released three albums. She is represented by Mavrick Artists Agency, Dorit Simone Management and Productions, and the Katz Company.

According to The Iris , Tyler Hoechlin, who previously starred in “Teen Wolf,” has been cast as the Man of Steel in the second season of “Supergirl.” According to executive producers Greg Berlanti and Andrew Kreisberg, they long wanted for Tyler to play Superman. They added that they are very thrilled and humbled to add another amazing actor to the legacy of the iconic superhero. Superman will appear in the first two episodes of the new season.

Carter and Hoechlin will be joining Dean Cain, who used to play Clark Kent in “Lois and Clark,” and Helen Slater, on the show. Cain and Slater are Kara’s adoptive parents in “Supergirl.” Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg, Sarah Schecter and Ali Adler will serve as executive producers for Berlanti Productions, together with Warner Bros. TV.

Access Hollywood also notes that Dean Cain, who plays Jeremiah Danvers, is already excited for the second season because of the new cast additions. The actor initially joked that he was disappointed that they did not choose him to play Superman again. He advised Hoechlin to wax his chest and stay fit when he plays the superhero.

He added that it is good to have a new actor taking on the role and that he does not mind that there is a new Superman now. He commended Carter, saying how she is a fantastic actress and that he is glad that she is returning to play the U.S. president.

“Supergirl” Season 2 will air on Oct. 10, 2016 on The CW. More updates and details are expected soon.