Italia Ricci has landed a recurring role on “Supergirl”. She will initially be presented as a nemesis for Kara at Catco before becoming Silver Banshee. The problems really start for Supergirl when Siobhan transforms into DC villain Silver Banshee. When we first meet Riccis character in Episode 14 next year, shell be Siobhan Smythe, Cat Grants newest hire.
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In addition to her series-regular role as April in Chasing Life, Ricci’s past TV credits include Greek, Secret Girlfriend, Unnatural History, and CSI. Amell played Ronnie Raymond, a.k.a. one -half of Firestorm on “The Flash“, which also hails from “Supergirl” executive producers Greg Berlanti and Andrew Kreisberg.
The original version of the character was created by John Byrne in Action Comics #595 and was an actual Banshee from Irish mythology, complete with the ability to fly and a “death wail” capable of killing. What other DC villains would you like to see Kara to take on? Benoist’s “Glee” co-star and real-life husband Blake Jenner was recently cast as Adam Foster.
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Supergirl airs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.
