Watch first trailer for CBS' new series Supergirl

Here's the first look of the highly anticipated CBS' Supergirl series.

The first look of Supergirl series is out. Supergirl star David Harewood has described Melissa Benoist as a "fantastic" pick for the title role.

Homeland actor Harewood plays Hank Henshaw in the CBS comic book adaptation, which just secured a series order at the network, reported Digital Spy.

He revealed that fans can expect to see Supergirl "flying and kicking serious b*tt" when the show launches in the US, likely this fall.

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Here's the first look of this highly anticipated series.