POWERLESS Gets Series Order at NBC
The first DC Comics comedy television series is moving forward with a series order from NBC.
Powerless — a workplace comedy (think The Office) set at an insurance company smack in the midst of the DC Universe — got a green light for series on Tuesday. The project is headed by Ben Queen, who previously had A to Z on NBC.
![POWERLESS -- Pilot -- Pictured: (l-r) Danny Pudi as Teddy, Vanessa Hudgens as Emily, Christina Kirk as Jackie -- (Photo by: Chris Large/NBC)](http://SciFi4Me.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/NUP_173061_1467.jpg)
The network description:
In the first comedy series set in the universe of DC Comics, Vanessa Hudgens (Grease Live, High School Musical) plays Emily, a spunky young insurance adjuster specializing in regular-people coverage against damage caused by the crime-fighting superheroes. It’s when she stands up to one of these larger-than-life figures (after an epic battle messes with her commute) that she accidentally becomes a cult “hero” in her own right … even if it’s just to her group of lovably quirky co-workers. Now, while she navigates her normal, everyday life against an explosive backdrop, Emily might just discover that being a hero doesn’t always require superpowers.
Alan Tudyk (Firefly, Con Man), Danny Pudi (Community), and Christina Kirk (A to Z) co-star with Hudgens. Tudyk plays the manager, who’s in the position only because he’s the boss’ son, and Kirk will play his assistant. Pudi will play Emily’s best friend.
![POWERLESS -- Pilot -- Pictured: (l-r) Atlin Mitchell as Crimson Fox, Vanessa Hudgens as Emily -- (Photo by: Chris Large/NBC)](http://SciFi4Me.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/NUP_173061_0300.jpg)
Early photos also give us a glimpse of the Crimson Fox, a DC character that will appear in the show. The character — identical twins Vivian and Constance D’Aramis both using the identity as part of Justice League Europe — will be played by Atlin Mitchell, who’s on-screen work is primarily as a stunt performer (for Caity Lotz on Arrow, among other gigs).
But if Grant Gustin’s willing to guest star…