According to IGN, Glenn Morshower (24, X-Men: First Class and the Transformers franchise) cast been cast in CBS’ Supergirl as General Sam Lane, father to Lois and Lucy Lane.
In the Supergirl series’ world, General Lane is describes as a powerful military man and overprotective father. When he arrives in National City, he enlists Supergirl in a dangerous government initiative.
In the comics, however, Same Lane has been depicted many different ways. He was even the Secretary of Defense when Lex Luthor was President. He would go on to experiment on his daughter, Lucy, and give her Kryptonian powers which resulted in her becomes Superwoman for a short time.
However, in the current Supergirl television show, General Lane has been linked to the Red Tornado military project. His daughter, Lucy, will appear as a recurring character as well, and will be introduced before her father’s appearance.
Supergirl premieres on Monday, October 26th at 8:30pm. The series will then move to its regular Monday 8pm slot the following week, November 2nd.
(via ComicBook)