SUPERGIRL: Laura Benanti to Play Kryptonian Mother

The CBS series Supergirl has added another name to its cast. Deadline reports that actress Laura Benanti (Nashville, Take the Lead, Law & Order: SVU) will play Alura Zor-El, the Kryptonian Mother of Kara Zor-El (Melissa Benoist).

A strong noblewoman, Alura sends Kara to Earth to escape Krypton’s destruction. Her wisdom and guidance echoes across space and time, proving invaluable on Kara’s journey toward becoming Supergirl.

Sounds like a traditional Kryptonian parent-child relationship from what we've seen in the Superman universe so far. I don't know anything about Benanti because I haven't seen any of the shows or films she's been a part of, but she seems to come with some prestige because she's the winner of a Tony Award. I'm sure she'll bring the necessary gravitas that comes along with dressing in a funny costume and offering sage advice from beyond the grave, as Kryptonian parents often do.