Another DC Comics TV show starts this week. “DC’s Stargirl” follows a high school student who decides to fight the bad guys. She teams up with her stepdad, a retired superhero, to create her own heroic team and take on villains from the past. The show, which is not set on the Arrowverse’s Earth-Prime, will stream on DC Universe and air on TV on The CW this week with a familiar cast.

Stargirl’s Family

Brec Bassinger stars as the titular Stargirl, AKA Courtney Whitmore, who made her first cameo in “Crisis on Infinite Earths” earlier this year. She’s a teenager who gets to join the Justice Society of America. The actress is recognizable to viewers from her roles on Nickelodeon’s “School of Rock” and Hulu’s “All Night.”

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Brec Bassinger plays Courtney/Stargirl in "DC's Stargirl" on DC Universe and The CW. The CW

Amy Smart plays Stargirl’s mom, Barbara Whitmore, who is recently remarried and heading back into the workforce. Smart has been on screen for years in movies like “Just Friends” and “The Butterfly Effect” and TV shows such as “Maron” and “Justified.”

Luke Wilson plays Pat Dugan, Barbara’s new husband who has failed to mention his superhero past to her. Wilson has been in memorable films like “Legally Blonde,” “Old School” and “The Royal Tenenbaums.”

Trae Romano appears as Mike Dugan, Stargirl’s new stepbrother. Though he has appeared in miniseries like “Little Ghosts” and “555,” “Stargirl” is the newcomer’s biggest project yet.

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Luke Wilson plays a former superhero sidekick on "Stargirl." Steve Dietl/The CW

Stargirl’s Friends

Yvette Monreal portrays Yolanda Montez, one of Courtney’s school friends. She’ll become a hero called Wildcat. Monreal has been on plenty of teen shows, including “The Fosters” and “Faking It.”

Anjelika Washington appears as Beth Chapel, another of Courtney’s friends from school, who goes on to become Dr. Mid-Nite. The actress has previously been in “Tall Girl” and “Girls Room.”

Cameron Gellman rounds out Courtney’s friend group as Rick Tyler, who has taken over his dad’s superhero mantle as Hourman. Gellman has been a guest star on “The Fosters” and “The Good Doctor” and was a regular on the ill-fated “Heathers” TV show.

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Christopher James Baker plays Henry King Sr./Brainwave in "Stargirl." Annette Brown/The CW

Stargirl’s Nemeses (and Their Children)

Christopher James Baker plays Henry King Sr., a neurosurgeon who also happens to be a villain known as Brainwave. Baker has previously played the baddie on “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” “Shades of Blue,” “Ozark” and “True Detective.”

Jake Austin Walker is Henry King Jr., the son of Henry King Sr. He previously appeared in “Rectify” and “Fear the Walking Dead.”

Meg DeLacy appears as Cindy Burman, Henry King Jr.’s high school girlfriend and the secret daughter of supervillain Dragon King. DeLacy has starred on “The Fosters,” “Zac and Mia,” and “Recovery Road.”

Neil Jackson plays Jordan Mahkent, a member of the Injustice Society of America. Jackson has appeared in a ton of projects, including “Westworld,” “Sleepy Hollow” and “Absentia.”

Hunter Sansone as Cameron, Jordan’s son and Stargirl’s classmate. The actor has appeared in small projects like “Drama Drama” and “S is for Revenge,” but this seems like his largest role yet.

“DC’s Stargirl” episode 1 is now available on the DC Universe streaming platform and new episodes will be released each Monday. Those who don't subscribe only have to wait 24 hours. The CW will air the broadcast premiere “Stargirl” on Tuesday at 8 p.m. EDT and will air new episodes weekly on Tuesdays. The episodes will be available on Wednesdays on the free CW website and app.

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