DC's Stargirl has cast the role of Alan Scott/Green Lantern's son and Jennie-Lynn Hayden/Jade's long-lost twin brother Todd Rice, a.k.a Obsidian. Tim Gabriel —best known for appearances on TV shows like S.W.A.T, Why Women Kill, and, most recently, Better Things— will portray the character in the series' upcoming third season.
Details regarding Stargirl season 3's plot as well as its release date remain under wraps, but the news of Obsidian's introduction doesn't come as a surprise. The character was mentioned multiple times throughout Stargirl season 2, as Jade (Ysa Penarejo) was on a quest to find and reconnect with her missing brother.
However, Stargirl season 3 will mark the first time that Todd appears on-screen. Per Entertainment Weekly, he is LGBTQ+ and possesses a mysterious and uncontrollable set of shadow abilities —much like his comic book counterpart. Todd has also been living on the streets and looking for Jade. Unfortunately, he's at risk of falling prey to the enigmatic Mr. Bones (Keith David) and The Helix Institute for Youth Rehabilitation, who are set on understanding Todd's complicated powers.
DC's Stargirl follows high school student Courtney Whitmore/Stargirl (Brec Bassinger) as she embarks on a journey to revitalize the legendary Justice Society of America after learning about the group of fallen heroes led by Starman (Joel McHale). Aided by her stepdad Pat Dugan (Luke Wilson), who used to be Starman's sidekick, Courtney gathers new friends and unexpected allies just in time to fight off new evils in the small, fictional town of Blue Valley.
The first season of Stargirl consisted of 13 episodes and premiered in May 2020 as part of the DC Universe. Two months later, in July, Stargirl was renewed for a second season, which debuted in August 2021 exclusively on The CW. A third season was picked up earlier that year, in May. Although an official release date for Stargirl season 3 wasn't announced yet, the show is expected to make a return this summer.
In addition to Gabriel, the forthcoming season will feature McHale in a more prominent role. The former Community alum, who spent the past two seasons appearing only in flashbacks, was promoted to series regular in October 2021. McHale shared the exciting news during an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, where he also expressed his gratitude to those responsible for his promotion, telling guest host Arsenio Hall, "I'm very happy to be a part of the show."
DC's Stargirl is expected to return this summer.
Source: Entertainment Weekly