Diarmaid Murtagh, best known for his roles in “Outlander”, “The Tourist”, and “Vikings”, has been cast as a villain in DC’s upcoming “Supergirl” film, Deadline reports.
The Irish actor will portray Drom Baxton, second-in-command to the ruthless space pirate crew The Brigands. The gang is led by main antagonist Krem of the Yellow Hills, played by Matthias Schoenaerts, and serves as the film’s primary villains.
Directed by Craig Gillespie and written by Ana Nogueira, “Supergirl” directly adapts the eight-issue comic series “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow” by Tom King and Bilquis Evely. The film follows Kara on a revenge quest across the galaxy alongside young alien girl Ruthye Marye Knoll (Eve Ridley), with Jason Momoa joining as the bounty hunter Lobo.
“Supergirl” arrives in theaters June 26, 2026.
