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Irish Star Joins DC's Supergirl Villain Squad
20 Jan
Summary
- Irish actor Diarmaid Murtagh joins DC's Supergirl as a villain.
- He plays Drom Baxton, second-in-command of The Brigands.
- The film releases in June and charts Supergirl's origin story.
Irish actor Diarmaid Murtagh, recognized for his roles in "Outlander," "The Tourist," and "Vikings," will feature as a villain in the forthcoming DC film, "Supergirl," slated for release this June.
Murtagh is set to play Drom Baxton, the second-in-command of "The Brigands." This ruthless pirate and human trafficking group is led by Krem Of The Yellow Hills, portrayed by Matthias Schoenaerts, and serves as the film's primary antagonists.
The movie chronicles the origin story of Kara Zor-El, Superman's cousin, before her arrival on Earth. Directed by Craig Gillespie, the film's cast includes Milly Alcock in the titular role, alongside other notable actors. The story draws inspiration from Tom King's 2022 comic book series "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow."
