Dr. Shiro Ito is a character in The CW and DC Universe series Stargirl. Played by Nelson Lee, Dragon King is the father of Courtney's classmate Cindy Burman and is a controversial scientist, one who hides his face and also experiments on not just himself, but his patients as well. He’s made quite an impact on the big screen as well, having worked with such acclaimed filmmakers as Robert Zemeckis on Welcome to Marwen; Oliver Stone in Alexander; Woody Allen in You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger; and with Tom Ford on Nocturnal Animals opposite Amy Adams. Anjelika Washington stars as Beth Chapel, an outcast who befriends Courtney and the other members of the new Justice Society of America. Deadline just broke the news of Stargirl's latest cast additions. I can't wait for everyone to find out what they are.". Dragon King. This barrier prevented most Allied superhumans, such as the Spectre or (in the pre-Crisis continuity) Superman, from single-handedly winning the war. If you have an entertainment scoop or a story for us, please reach out to us on (323) 421-7515 Elsewhere, Pat's (Luke Wilson) suspicion is piqued after a bizarre conversation with one of the town's residents. The Dragon King was a superior athlete and hand to hand fighter. When he isn’t acting and doing schoolwork, Romano enjoys playing guitar, skateboarding and playing video games with friends. Here, the Dragon King has emerged as a resident of Blue Valley, Nebraska, and has a daughter. Bassinger also recently was seen in the film 47 Meters Down: Uncaged as the popular, self-entitled leader of a group of the mean girls. Getting more excited for the release! Stargirl is a DC Universe Original show produced by Geoff Johns. Check out the artwork below along with the "Injustice" trailer, and let us know what you think. Major spoilers for Stargirl season 1, episode 13 follow. This complicates matters, as Shiv is also Courtney’s classmate at the local high school. Stargirl airs Tuesdays at 8/7 on The CW. Jordan was a meticulous businessman who is the founder and CEO of The American Dream. Dragon King was a key part of Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E., the series that introduced the world to Courtney Whitmore and Stargirl. Dragon King was the scientist who created the specialized nerve gas K887. Get ready for three members of the show's Injustice Society -- Tigress, Sportsmaster, and the Dragon King! THE FIRST RECRUIT -- After realizing that she needs the extra help, Courtney (Brec Bassinger) sets out to recruit new members to the Justice Society of America -- starting with Yolanda (Yvette Monreal). Now, ComicBook.com has the first look at Dr. Ito, better known as the villain Dragon King. Copyright 2020 ComicBook.com. He has also appeared in the films I Love You Phillip Morris, Burning Palms, The Chaperone and House of Bones as well as No Lone Lives and Butter. Amy Smart, Anjelika Washington, Trae Romano, Jake Austin Walker, Meg DeLacy, Neil Jackson, Christopher James Baker also star. We recently found out that Stargirl had been delayed, but only by a week. She also appeared in several roles including Warner Bros. Television’s Shameless and Young Sheldon, as well as appearing in Go90’s web series “Verus.”, STARGIRL Concept Art Provides A Detailed Look At Villainous Injustice Society Leader Dragon King, We glimpsed the villainous Dragon King in the most recent trailer for, SNOWPIERCER Season 2 Review; "An Action-Packed, Entertaining Ride, [But] Season 3 Needs To Shake Things Up", ⚡NEWSFLASH⚡ - Recapping The 10 Biggest Stories On ComicBookMovie.com This Week, OBI-WAN KENOBI Set Photos Leak Online As Construction Sparks Complaints From UK Residents, SPIDER-MAN 3: Charlie Cox Has Reportedly Finished Filming His Scenes As DAREDEVIL For The Threequel. He is also the father of Cindy Burman/Shiv, Stargirl's archnemesis. Joy Osmanski, Neil Hopkins, and Nelson Lee are set to play Tigress, Sportsmaster and Dragon King, respectively, in DC Universe's Stargirl series. The unlikely group of young heroes fight to stop the villains of the past in Blue Valley with the guidance of Courtney’s stepfather, Pat Dugan. Through adversity, an unlikely friendship is formed between Yolanda and Courtney Whitmore and other so-called misfits Beth Chapel and Rick Tyler. She is currently recurring on Hulu’s Runaways. In the 1940s, this occult scientist used his mystic artifacts to keep the All-Star Squadron from ending the war. Dragon King will be the latest member of the Injustice Society of America to appear in the series' upcoming fourth episode "Wildcat" and as you can see in the photo below, he's a mysterious one with his face obscured to hide not just his identity, but his chilling nature as well. Tigress (pictured above) began her career in the Golden Age of comics as Paula Brooks, first appearing in 1947's Sensation Comics #68 (illustrated by Mort Meskin). Lee says that the character is a complete departure to what fans have seen thus far on Stargirl and that there are a lot of secrets hiding beneath his ominous hood. In addition to DC’s STARGIRL, Neil Jackson is currently filming season three of the crime thriller Absentia. She’s also had guest star roles on The Rookie Santa Clarita Diet and Chicago P.D. Now, "Brainwave" has revealed his plans for her -- and some additional information about how Dr. Ito became the villain he is today. After a few years of training as a teenager in the St. Louis area, he moved to Los Angeles where he began his professional career. DC Universe and The CW's Stargirl is set to introduce another member of the Injustice Society next week in Dr. Ito, a.k.a. Previously, Monreal starred on Robert Rodriguez’ series Matador and was also seen in Lowriders opposite Gabriel Chavarria, Demian Bichir and Theo Rossi. DC's Stargirl episode ten, the JSA comes face to face with the ISA! Some of his film roles include Kangaroo Jack, Ned Kelly, The Great Raid, Nim’s Island and Purge: Election Year. The Dragon King is the alter ego of Dr. Shiro Ito, who began his experiments in World War II. Trae Romano stars as Mike Dugan, Pat Dugan’s son and stepbrother of Courtney Whitmore. Yvette Monreal stars as Yolanda Montez AKA Wildcat. To check out some recent character banners, hit the "Next" button below. Also an accomplished musician, Walker’s songs “’F*ck Love,” “Rolling Stones” and “I’m Ready” can be heard on Spotify and wherever else music can be streamed. Stargirl also changed the relationship between Shiv and Dragon King in one important respect. While still-imprisoned Cindy fruitlessly begs to be let out and kill Stargirl herself (LOL), a fight breaks out between the teen heroes and Snap Dragon King’s minions. Ito is a Japanese scientist who experimented on himself and transformed his body into a reptilian hybrid form. When Courtney Whitmore moves to Blue Valley and becomes Stargirl, she learns that Dragon King’s daughter is also a villain who goes by the name of Shiv. The most recent trailer for Stargirl gave us a brief glimpse of lead villain Dragon King, but we now have a much better look at the maniacal leader of the Injustice Society of America thanks to some new concept art. Played by Nelson Lee, Dragon King is the father of Courtney's classmate Cindy Burman and is a controversial scientist, one who hides his face and also experiments on not just himself, but … "The Dragon King is unlike any other character we've seen thus far in Stargirl," Lee says. Additional television roles include memorable guest star appearances on Blindspot, Sleepy Hollow, The Originals, Person of Interest, White Collar, CSI: Miami, How I Met Your Mother, Cold Case, and CSI. It's unclear what direction Stargirl will take with Dragon King (fans will have to tune in to find out), but this first look makes it pretty clear that he's not a villain to be taken lightly. Dragon King appears as a villain in the first season of Stargirl and is portrayed by Nelson Lee. Wilson also starred in Henry Poole Is Here, which was nominated for the Humanitas Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. New to Blue Valley High, Courtney struggles to make friends until she forges unlikely friendships with Yolanda Montez, Beth Chapel and Rick Tyler, all with super-powers, just like herself. The mysterious, hooded Dragon Kin… In 2005, Wilson wrote, starred in and co- directed (with his brother Andrew Wilson) The Wendell Baker Story, alongside Eva Mendes, Owen Wilson and Eddie Griffin. The father of Courtney's classmate Cindy Burman, it's … Monreal was recently seen in Rambo: Last Blood opposite Sylvester Stallone, playing the role of the virtuous and supportive Gabrielle who helps take care of Rambo on his ranch and looks up to him as a protector before she is kidnapped by a violent Mexican drug cartel. Cameron Gellman most recently appeared in a guest role on the critically acclaimed series, The Good Doctor, and previously recurred on the Paramount Network series Heathers. Dragon King, who is being portrayed by Nelson Lee (Blade: The Series). In the comics, Dr. Ito was a scientist who conducted twisted experiments on himself and his victims, finally managing to alter his own DNA to become a human/reptile hybrid. A few of the villains died in the process, including Icicle, Brainwave, and Dragon King (who was stabbed in the back by his daughter Cindy). In the present day, he and the Injustice Society have embarked upon a new plan. Currently, Jackson is at work on The Kingsman film prequel. You can check out the episode synopsis for yourself below. Last week on Stargirl, Cindy's father Dragon King sent his drones to abduct her during her skirmish with Stargirl. This version is a member of the Injustice Society and a controversial scientist named Dr. Shiro Ito , who was originally an Imperial Japanese war criminal from WWII who was supposedly executed for his work with biological weapons. In comics, Dragon King was a brilliant scientist who was a high-ranking official in the Japanese government during World War II. Yolanda is a straight A student at Blue Valley High who never does anything wrong, until she is put in a situation in which she has no control. Bassinger is well known for playing the eponymous lead in the Nickelodeon series Bella and the Bulldogs. His breakout performance was starring opposite Beau Bridges in the film Robbie, where he played young Robbie. ... 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