Supergirl's Origin Previewed in New Video for the CBS Series

Supergirl’s origin and new footage debut in latest video

CBS has released a new behind-the-scenes video explaining Supergirl’s origin for their upcoming series and featuring some new footage from the show. Check it out in the player below!

Melissa Benoist leads the cast of Supergirl as the title character with a cast that also includes Mehcad Brooks as James Olsen, Laura Benanti as Alura Zor-El, Calista Flockhart as Cat Grant, Chyler Leigh as Alexandra “Alex” Danvers, Jeremy Jordan as Winslow “Winn” Schott, Jenna Dewan Tatum as Lucy Lane (sister of Lois), Iddo Goldberg as Red Tornado, David Harewood as Hank Henshaw, Peter Facinelli as Maxwell Lord, and Dean Cain and Helen Slater.

Hailing from Warner Bros. TV and Berlanti Productions (who also produce the hit DC Comics series “Arrow” and “The Flash” for The CW), Supergirl is based on the characters from DC Comics and centers on Kara Zor-El, who comes to Earth after escaping the destruction of Krypton. After many years hiding her abilities, she joins the ranks of her cousin Superman to become the hero she was meant to be.

The pilot episode of Supergirl was written by Ali Adler (“No Ordinary Family”) and Greg Berlanti (“Arrow,” “The Flash”). They will also executive produce along with Sarah Schechter and Warner Bros. TV.

Supergirl will premiere on Monday, October 26 at a special time (8:30-9:30pm) before it moves to its regular time slot on Monday, November 2 from 8:00-9:00pm.

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"Fight or Flight" -- Supergirl's powers are tested when Reactron, one of Superman's formidable enemies, arrives in National City and targets the young hero, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, Nov. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured left to right: Mehcad Brooks and Jenna Dewan-Tatum Photo: Trae Patton/CBS ÃÂ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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"Fight or Flight" -- Cat plans to run an exposÃÂ© on Supergirl, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, Nov. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured left to right: Melissa Benoist and Jeremy Jordan Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ÃÂ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
SUPERGIRL

"Fight or Flight" -- Supergirl's powers are tested when Reactron, one of Superman's formidable enemies, arrives in National City and targets the young hero, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, Nov. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured left to right: Mehcad Brooks, Jenna Dewan-Tatum and Melissa Benoist Photo: Trae Patton/CBS ÃÂ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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"Fight or Flight" -- Cat plans to run an exposÃÂ© on Supergirl, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, Nov. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured left to right: Melissa Benoist and Mehcad Brooks Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ÃÂ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
SUPERGIRL

"Fight or Flight" -- Supergirl's powers are tested when Reactron, one of Superman's formidable enemies, arrives in National City and targets the young hero, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, Nov. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured left to right: Mehcad Brooks, Jenna Dewan-Tatum and Melissa Benoist Photo: Trae Patton/CBS ÃÂ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
SUPERGIRL

"Fight or Flight" -- Supergirl's powers are tested when Reactron, one of Superman's formidable enemies, arrives in National City and targets the young hero, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, Nov. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Melissa Benoist Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ÃÂ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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"Fight or Flight" -- Cat plans to run an exposÃÂ© on Supergirl, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, Nov. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured left to right: Melissa Benoist and Calista Flockhart Photo: Trae Patton/CBS ÃÂ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
SUPERGIRL

"Fight or Flight" -- Cat plans to run an exposÃÂ© on Supergirl, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, Nov. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured left to right: Melissa Benoist and Calista Flockhart Photo: Trae Patton/CBS ÃÂ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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"Fight or Flight" -- Cat plans to run an exposÃÂ© on Supergirl, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, Nov. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured left to right: Melissa Benoist and Jeremy Jordan Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ÃÂ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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"Fight or Flight" -- Cat plans to run an exposÃÂ© on Supergirl, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, Nov. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured left to right: Melissa Benoist and Jeremy Jordan Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ÃÂ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
SUPERGIRL

"Fight or Flight" -- Supergirl's powers are tested when Reactron, one of Superman's formidable enemies, arrives in National City and targets the young hero, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, Nov. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Melissa Benoist (center) Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ÃÂ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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"Fight or Flight" -- Cat (Calista Flockhart, pictured) plans to run an exposÃÂ© on Supergirl, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, Nov. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ÃÂ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
SUPERGIRL

"Fight or Flight" -- Cat plans to run an exposÃÂ© on Supergirl, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, Nov. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Jeremy Jordan Photo: Trae Patton/CBS ÃÂ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
SUPERGIRL

"Fight or Flight" -- Cat plans to run an exposÃÂ© on Supergirl, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, Nov. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured left to right: Melissa Benoist, Jeremy Jordan and Calista Flockhart Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ÃÂ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
SUPERGIRL

"Fight or Flight" -- Supergirl's powers are tested when Reactron, one of Superman's formidable enemies, arrives in National City and targets the young hero, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, Nov. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured left to right: Melissa Benoist, Mehcad Brooks and Jenna Dewan-Tatum Photo: Trae Patton/CBS ÃÂ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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"Fight or Flight" -- Cat plans to run an exposÃÂ© on Supergirl, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, Nov. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Jeremy Jordan Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ÃÂ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
SUPERGIRL

"Stronger Together" -- When Kara's (Melissa Benoist, left) attempts to help National City don't go according to plan, she must put aside the doubts that she -- and the city's media -- has about her abilities in order to capture an escapee from the Kryptonian prison, Fort Rozz, when SUPERGIRL moves to its regular time period, Monday, Nov. 2 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ÃÂ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
SUPERGIRL

"Stronger Together" -- When Kara's (Melissa Benoist) attempts to help National City don't go according to plan, she must put aside the doubts that she -- and the city's media -- has about her abilities in order to capture an escapee from the Kryptonian prison, Fort Rozz, when SUPERGIRL moves to its regular time period, Monday, Nov. 2 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ÃÂ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
SUPERGIRL

"Stronger Together" -- Cat (Calista Flockhart, right) pressures James to use his connection to Superman to get her an interview with Supergirl, when SUPERGIRL moves to its regular time period, Monday, Nov. 2 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Also pictured: Melissa Benoist (left) Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ÃÂ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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"Stronger Together" -- Cat pressures James (Mehcad Brooks) to use his connection to Superman to get her an interview with Supergirl, when SUPERGIRL moves to its regular time period, Monday, Nov. 2 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ÃÂ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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"Stronger Together" -- Cat (Calista Flockhart, left) pressures James (Mehcad Brooks, right) to use his connection to Superman to get her an interview with Supergirl, when SUPERGIRL moves to its regular time period, Monday, Nov. 2 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ÃÂ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
SUPERGIRL

"Stronger Together" -- When Kara's (Melissa Benoist, right) attempts to help National City don't go according to plan, she must put aside the doubts that she -- and the city's media -- has about her abilities in order to capture an escapee from the Kryptonian prison, Fort Rozz. Also, Cat pressures James ((Mehcad Brooks, left) to use his connection to Superman to get her an interview with Supergirl, when SUPERGIRL moves to its regular time period, Monday, Nov. 2 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ÃÂ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
SUPERGIRL

"Stronger Together" -- When Kara's (Melissa Benoist, right) attempts to help National City don't go according to plan, she must put aside the doubts that she -- and the city's media -- has about her abilities in order to capture an escapee from the Kryptonian prison, Fort Rozz. Also, Cat pressures James ((Mehcad Brooks, left) to use his connection to Superman to get her an interview with Supergirl, when SUPERGIRL moves to its regular time period, Monday, Nov. 2 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ÃÂ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
SUPERGIRL

"Stronger Together" -- When Kara's attempts to help National City don't go according to plan, she must put aside the doubts that she -- and the city's media -- has about her abilities in order to capture an escapee from the Kryptonian prison, Fort Rozz, when SUPERGIRL moves to its regular time period, Monday, Nov. 2 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured left to right: Melissa Benoist and Chyler Leigh Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ÃÂ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
SUPERGIRL

"Stronger Together" -- When Kara's (Melissa Benoist) attempts to help National City don't go according to plan, she must put aside the doubts that she -- and the city's media -- has about her abilities in order to capture an escapee from the Kryptonian prison, Fort Rozz, when SUPERGIRL moves to its regular time period, Monday, Nov. 2 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ÃÂ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
SUPERGIRL

"Stronger Together" -- When Kara's attempts to help National City don't go according to plan, she must put aside the doubts that she -- and the city's media -- has about her abilities in order to capture an escapee from the Kryptonian prison, Fort Rozz, when SUPERGIRL moves to its regular time period, Monday, Nov. 2 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured left to right: Melissa Benoist, Chyler Leigh and David Harewood Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ÃÂ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
SUPERGIRL

"Pilot" -- After 12 years of keeping her powers a secret on Earth, Kara Zor-El, (Melissa Benoist) Superman's cousin, decides to finally embrace her superhuman abilities and be the hero she was always meant to be, on the series premiere of SUPERGIRL, Monday, Oct. 26 (8:30-9:30 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. The series moves to its regular time period (8:00-9:00 PM) on Monday, Nov. 2. Photo: Darren Michaels/CBS ÃÂ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
SUPERGIRL

"Pilot" -- After 12 years of keeping her powers a secret on Earth, Kara Zor-El, (Melissa Benoist) Superman's cousin, decides to finally embrace her superhuman abilities and be the hero she was always meant to be, on the series premiere of SUPERGIRL, Monday, Oct. 26 (8:30-9:30 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. The series moves to its regular time period (8:00-9:00 PM) on Monday, Nov. 2. Photo: Darren Michaels/CBS ÃÂ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
SUPERGIRL

"Pilot" -- After 12 years of keeping her powers a secret on Earth, Kara Zor-El, (Melissa Benoist, left) Superman's cousin, decides to finally embrace her superhuman abilities and be the hero she was always meant to be, on the series premiere of SUPERGIRL, Monday, Oct. 26 (8:30-9:30 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. The series moves to its regular time period (8:00-9:00 PM) on Monday, Nov. 2. Also pictured: Mehcad Brooks (right) as James Olsen Photo: Richard Cartwright/CBS ÃÂ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
SUPERGIRL

"Pilot" -- After 12 years of keeping her powers a secret on Earth, Kara Zor-El, (Melissa Benoist, center) Superman's cousin, decides to finally embrace her superhuman abilities and be the hero she was always meant to be, on the series premiere of SUPERGIRL, Monday, Oct. 26 (8:30-9:30 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. The series moves to its regular time period (8:00-9:00 PM) on Monday, Nov. 2. Also pictured: Chyler Leigh as Alex Danvers (left) and David Harewood as Hank Henshaw Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ÃÂ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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Melissa Benoist stars as Kara Danvers/Supergirl in the new action-adventure drama SUPERGIRL, on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Matthias Clamer/Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. ÃÂ© 2015 WBEI. All rights reserved.
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SUPERGIRL, airing Mondays 8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT starting in November, is CBS's new action-adventure drama based on the DC COMICS' character Kara Zor-El, Superman's (Kal-El) cousin who, after 12 years of keeping her powers a secret on Earth, decides to finally embrace her superhuman abilities and be the hero she was always meant to be. Kara lives in National City assisting media mogul and fierce taskmaster Cat Grant (Calista Flockhart), who just hired the Daily Planet's former photographer, James Olsen, as her new art director. Photo: Richard Cartwright/CBS ÃÂ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
SUPERGIRL

SUPERGIRL, airing Mondays 8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT starting in November, is CBS's new action-adventure drama based on the DC COMICS' character Kara Zor-El, Superman's (Kal-El) cousin who, after 12 years of keeping her powers a secret on Earth, decides to finally embrace her superhuman abilities and be the hero she was always meant to be. Kara lives in National City assisting media mogul and fierce taskmaster Cat Grant (Calista Flockhart), who just hired the Daily Planet's former photographer, James Olsen, as her new art director. Photo: Richard Cartwright/CBS ÃÂ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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