Stargirl season 2 has officially joined The CW line-up permanently as the entire cast is back, along with a couple of new actors taking on some major DC characters. After discovering the Justice Society of America's legacy, Courtney took on Starman's mantle and revived the Golden Age team with new heroes. Initially, Stargirl was co-airing on DC Universe and The CW, with the latter airing a new episode the day after the streaming service. However, for Stargirl season 2, the DC drama is becoming an exclusive series to The CW, as DC Universe is revamped into a comics app.
Despite Stargirl not being set on Earth-Prime with the other heroes, the show is still considered part of the Arrowverse. Even before Stargirl season 1 had premiered, Crisis on Infinite Earths established that the JSA heroes lived on a new version of Earth-2. There were initially plans for Stargirl and The Flash to have a crossover, but scheduling issues prevented that. However, Stargirl season 2 will begin building its bridges with the larger Arrowverse.
After having done its worldbuilding in Stargirl season 1, there will be quite a lot of changes in the second season as the team's heroic adventures continue. Since this is a DC Comics show, after all, Stargirl will see the arrival of multiple new heroes and villains. How many new actors are boarding Stargirl season 2, who are they playing, and which cast members are back from the first season?
Stargirl Season 2 Main Cast
Nick Tarabay As Eclipso
The newest addition to the main cast for Stargirl season 2 is the DC Comics villain Eclipso, played by Nick Tarabay. However, this isn't the first time that Tarabay has played a DC baddie on The CW. For Arrow and The Flash's first crossover, Tarabay portrayed Digger Harkness, a.k.a. Captain Boomerang. Outside of both his Arrowverse roles, Tarabay is best known for his role as Ashur on Spartacus. His filmography also includes The Expanse, Believe, Star Trek Into Darkness, and Pacific Rim: Uprising.
Brec Bassinger As Courtney Whitmore/Stargirl
Back for Stargirl season 2 is the titular heroine herself, played by Brec Bassinger. After becoming Stargirl in the first season, Courtney's biggest challenge in season 2 is finding a balance between living a normal life and leading the new Justice Society. Before landing the DC role, Bassinger was established as the lead of Bella and the Bulldogs, which ran for two seasons on Nickelodeon. Bassinger's body of work also consists of recurring gigs on The Haunted Hathaways, School of Rock, and Chicken Girls.
Yvette Monreal As Yolanda Montez/Wildcat
After becoming the second Wildcat, Monreal is back as Yolanda in Stargirl season 2, as the heroine is struggling with the fact that she killed a super-villain. Before booking her gig on Stargirl, Monreal had recurred in several TV shows such as Faking It, Chutes & Ladders, Matador, and The Fosters. Outside of her TV roles, Monreal is primarily known for playing Gabriela Beltran in Rambo: Last Blood with Sylvester Stallone.
Anjelika Washington As Beth Chapel/Dr. Mid-Nite
One of Stargirl's other returning JSA members is Beth, a.k.a. the new Dr. Mid-Nite, with Anjelika Washington playing the enthusiastic heroine. After her goggles got destroyed, Beth is still trying to bring the Chuck A.I. back in Stargirl season 2, but that might be easier said than done. Outside her Stargirl role, Washington portrays Fareeda in the Tall Girl film franchise on Netflix.
Cameron Gellman As Rick Tyler/Hourman
After discovering the truth about how his parents really died, Rick took on his father's Hourman mantle and joined the new Justice Society team. Played by Cameron Gellman, the Stargirl actor is known for his recurring roles on Relationship Status and Heathers. Outside of playing Hourman on The CW, Gellman also starred in the 2016 film 20th Century Women, which got an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay.
Luke Wilson As Pat Dugan
After Stargirl season 1, Pat, played by Luke Wilson, is essentially the dad for everyone on the new JSA while also operating as S.T.R.I.P.E. Wilson is best known for his role in Idiocracy as he has quite an extensive body of work. The actor's movie credits also consist of Old School, Legally Blonde, and notable TV gigs on Enlightened and Roadies. However, Luke isn't the only member of the Wilson family to star in a comic book series as his brother Owen joined the MCU as Mobius through Loki.
Trae Romano As Mike Dugan
After discovering his father's past and his step-sister's superhero activities, Mike, played by Trae Romano, will be trying to get into the JSA action in Stargirl season 2. Romano had previously appeared in two episodes of Robbie as well as one episode each of Little Ghosts and 555 before landing the big role on Stargirl.
Amy Smart As Barbara Whitmore
Unlike some superhero movies and shows, it didn't take long before Barbara, played by Amy Smart, discovered Courtney's double-life as Stargirl and Pat's history as a JSA member. It definitely changed the dynamics ahead of Stargirl season 2 as Barbara is still discovering more about the superhero world. Some of Smart's notable TV credits include Justified, Shameless, and Felicity. Smart is also known for films such as Just Friends, Crank: High Voltage, and The Brawler.
Hunter Sansone As Cameron Mahkent
The JSA defeated the Injustice Society, but Stargirl season 2 may have a new Icicle through Hunter Sansone's Cameron Mahkent. While it's unclear if Cameron will become the next Icicle like in the comics, it's worth remembering the first season alluded to him having inherited his father's icy abilities. Stargirl is Hansone's first major role as he had appeared in single episodes of multiple TV shows. Some of Hansone's film credits include Unfollowed and Disney+'s Safety.
Meg DeLacy As Cindy Burman/Shiv
While Dragon King got killed by his own daughter, Cindy is not done yet as Shiv is back for Stargirl season 2, once again played by Meg DeLacy. Even though there are a few other threats in the new season, Cindy will play a much larger role in Stargirl season 2. Besides portraying the DC villainess, DeLacy's TV credits include Zac and Mia, Recovery Road, and The Fosters.
Stargirl Season 2 Recurring Cast
Ysa Penarejo As Jade
Jade, a.k.a. Green Lantern's daughter, played by Ysa Penarejo, will be one of the new heroes joining Stargirl season 2. While Jade makes her debut in the season premiere, only time will tell how she will get along with the new JSA. Penarejo is best known for her role as Camryn Coyle on the Netflix series Project Mc², while also having had recurring gigs on Red Ruby and Richie Rich.
Jonathan Cake As The Shade
Despite most of the Injustice Society being defeated in Stargirl season 1, there is still one player that they didn't deal with, and that is The Shade. Played by Mosley's Jonathan Cake, his character will be one of the new threats in Stargirl season 2. The Shade marks Cake's second Arrowverse role as he portrayed Blackbeard in Legends of Tomorrow season 3. Some of Cake's most notable projects including recurring roles on Desperate Housewives, Camping, and Six Degrees.
Alkoya Brunson As Jakeem Thunder
After being name-dropped in Stargirl season 1 and incorporating Thunderbolt's pink pen, Jakeem Thunder will finally have an on-screen role, with Alkoya Brunson playing the DC teen hero. While Stargirl is his first major superhero gig, Brunson has been on The CW as he recurred in The Originals season 4. Brunson's credits also include Malibu Rescue, Me, Myself and I, and NCIS: New Orleans.
Jim Gaffigan As Thunderbolt's Voice
With Jakeem joining Stargirl season 2, Jim Gaffigan will be voicing the 5th-dimensional genie, Thunderbolt. While Stargirl's Thunderbolt didn't physically appear in the first season, his laugh was heard at one point inside the mysterious pink pen. Despite appearing in several films and TV shows, Gaffigan is most recognized for his work as a stand-up comedian, including his many comedy specials and having hosted The Jim Gaffigan Show.
John Wesley Shipp As Jay Garrick
While Shipp is no stranger to fans of The Flash, the actor will be joining Stargirl season 2 as Jay Garrick from Earth-2. So far, Shipp is set to appear at least in the ninth episode, although Jay may pop up throughout the season. Whether or not Shipp's Stargirl appearance will connect with Jay's The Flash season 7 appearance remains to be seen. Before joining the Arrowverse, Shipp was best known for playing Barry Allen in his The Flash show from the '90s. During The Flash's early seasons, Shipp also portrayed Barry's father, Henry in the Arrowverse. Besides his DC legacy, Shipp's filmography includes Dawson's Creek, Teen Wolf, and One Life to Live.
Joel McHale As Sylvester Pemberton
While it is still unclear how Sylvester Pemberton is still alive or if this is really him, Joel McHale is back for Stargirl season 2 as the DC hero. The most popular theory is that McHale is either playing the real Sylvester or someone is posing to look like the Starman that showed up in the final episode of Stargirl season 1. Even though McHale has a long list of credits, the actor is best known for playing Jeff Winger on Community, which he starred in for six seasons. The actor's fame also comes from having hosted multiple talk shows, including The Soup, The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale, and many more.