Vanessa Hudgens Stars In DC Comics Comedy Series On NBC; 'Powerless' A Cross Between 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' And 'The Office'

NBC is starring Vanessa Hudgens in DC Comics' new TV show. The network is creating a showrevolving in the dynamics of normal people and crime-fighting superheroes. It would be called "Powerless".

A First in the Marvel Universe

DC Comics is launching a comedy series TV show called "Powerless". The show's main character, Emily, would be played by Vanessa Hudgens, who is famously known for "High School Musical" and "Grease Live". The network released it for the 2016-2017 season. Powerless is the very first comedy series set in the Marvel Universe.

Currently, NBC is the only station without a superhero series. This would be a first for them. Moreover, it would be the first half-hour show for the superhero franchise, the Holywood Reporter said.

The comedy is set in a workplace, which is one of the worst insurance companies in America. What's new with the show is that it is also set in the DC Comics universe. The show highlights the reality of a normal person's working life amidst the world of superheroes and villains. It focuses on the powerless person in the world of the powerful heroes.

Who is Emily Locke?

Vanessa Hudgens' DC Comics role 'Emily Locke' is described to be an insurance adjuster with a youthful and spunky vibe. She specializes on insurance coverage for regular-people against damage brought about by crime-fighting superheroes, USA Today reported.

It is a challenging role for Vanessa Hudgens; DC Comics' character Emily stands up against one of the big time heroes. The jump-off point in the series is when one of the crime-fighting superheroes' battles messed-up with her commute to work. Eventually, she becomes a cult hero herself. She is further supported by her quirky and lovable co-workers.

This DC Comics TV show starring Vanessa Hudgens is reported to have the vibe of "S.H.I.E.L.D." meets with "The Office."

Vanessa Hudgens' DC Comics TV show also focuses on her daily living challenges, trying to live a normal life with a very explosive and action filled background. She then discovers that superpowers are not necessary to become a superhero,Entertainment Weekly reported.

This new Vanessa Hudgens' DC Comics show also has a remarkable cast. Some of the actors in the series are Christina Kirk, Danny Pudi and Alan Tudyk. The show's writer and executive producer is Ben Queen.

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