Just when you thought things wouldn't get too dangerous for Supergirl, we find out there's a recurring villain coming to the show. The casting of Maxwell Lord was announced. Lord isn't always a villain but you'd be better off trying to keep your distance when it comes to him. Who will be playing Maxwell Lord.

Peter Facinelli (The Twilight Saga, Nurse Jackie) is moving to National City, joining the cast of the highly anticipated upcoming CBS/Warner Bros. Television action/drama series Supergirl in the recurring role of DC Comics character Maxwell Lord.

The announcement was made at Comic-Con 2015 during the Supergirl portion of the three-hour Warner Bros. Television Presents A Night of DC Entertainment special event in Hall H on Saturday, July 11.

Sometimes a villain, sometimes a hero, Maxwell Lord has a storied past with the DC Comics Universe as a powerful business man involved with the Justice League. On Supergirl, Maxwell is a green tech billionaire who enjoys a friendly rivalry with Cat Grant and a fascination with National City’s newest arrival — Supergirl.

Supergirl executive producer Andrew Kreisberg said, “Greg [Berlanti], Ali [Adler] and I have been fans of Peter for years. We’re beyond thrilled to have him join us on Supergirl’s first adventures bringing the iconic Maxwell Lord to life.”

Based on the characters from DC Comics, Supergirl is from Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. The series debuts Monday, October 26, at a special time of 8:30/7:30c on CBS, and will then air Mondays at 8/7c. Supergirl stars Melissa Benoist as Kara Danvers/Kara Zor-El/Supergirl, Mehcad Brooks as James Olsen, Chyler Leigh as Alexandra “Alex” Danvers, Jeremy Jordan as Winslow “Winn” Schott, with David Harewood as Hank Henshaw and Calista Flockhart as Cat Grant. Greg Berlanti, Ali Adler, Andrew Kreisberg and Sarah Schechter are executive producers.

Supergirl debuts on Monday, October 26, on CBS.

Wow that is some perfect casting

Maxwell Lord is going to be her Lex Luthor for the show.

who dat?

huh, that's odd, he actually looks like Max Lord. weird...

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Don't tell Gal Gadot.

@sprior93: Maxwell Lord once took charge of the Justice League, but turned against the heroes and is pretty much most known for sparking Infinite Crisis.

I hope than Kill not Ted Kord

Cool

@sprior93: He's a guy who should be very afraid of superpowered women.

YES YES YES.

I am now excited for Supergirl.

I would have preferred Maxwell Lord to be on Arrow personally. Either way glad he's coming to a TV show.

I'm pretty sure he'll do the better Maxwell Lord than Smallville.

Yeah. He could have got his powers from the particle accelerator in Flash.

Please dont have him shoot any Blue Beetles in the face.

I can honestly say I didnt see him appearing on this show. When I was thinking about possible villains he didnt come to mind. Hopefully they do alot with the character.

hhhmm

Wow