CBS' 'Supergirl' Casting: Gemma Atkinson In Talks After Claire Holt For Superman's Cousin! [WATCH]

Another DC Comics superhero is making their way onto your television screen, this time on CBS. In this latest  round of casting news, now that The Originals, actress Claire Holt out of the running, Gemma Atkinson is vying for the lead role of Superman's cousin, Kara Zor-El  aka Supergirl.

As we previously mentioned, the CBS superhero drama will follow the comic book adventures of Kara Zor-El. In the mythology, Kara Zor-El escaped from the planet Krypton before its destruction years ago, but became lost in space. Crash-landing onto Earth, Kara tires to control her superpowers as she maintains her secret identity as Clark Kent's relative.

Though Holt is out of the running, executives are now looking into the Devil's Pass actress for the for the lead role in the upcoming comic-book adaptation. According to the The Sun and Cinema Blend, Atkinson, who also happens to be a big comic book fan, auditioned for the part recently.

The Law & Order: UK  guest star is also testing out for a role on the long-running British soap opera, Emmerdale. We will have to wait for an official confirmation if she lands the gig.

There is sill no word yet on whether Superman or Clark Kent will actually show up on the TV series. But Syfy is looking into a Superman prequel entitled Krypton.

Check out Atkinson in the Night of the Living 3D Dead trailer here:

Supergirl has already received a pilot order and series commitment from CBS. Known for his works on Arrow and The Flash, Greg Berlanti is executive producing and writing alongside Ali Adler (No Ordinary Family). Casting directors are also at work looking for the next Cat Grant, James "Jimmy" Olsen, Winslow Schott, and Hank Henshaw.

Gemma Atkinson is in talks to land the lead role of Supergirl. Readers, would you like to see Atkinson play Superman's cousin?