Los Angeles, Feb 23 (IANS) Actress Vanessa Hudgens has been cast in NBC’s DC Comics comedy pilot “Powerless”.
Hudgens will play Emily Locke, an insurance claims adjuster who loves her job because she gets to help people, reports variety.com.
Based on characters from the DC universe, “Powerless” is a workplace comedy set at one of the worst insurance companies in US with the twist being that it also takes place in the universe of DC Comics.
The show is about the reality of working life for a normal, powerless person in a world of superheroes and villains.
Hudgens’ character likes to fly under the radar and just get her work done, and she finds herself increasingly exasperated by the disruptive antics of the various superheroes that proliferate in her city.
The role marks Hudgens’ first regular role on a TV series. She rose to worldwide fame on Disney Channel’s “High School Musical,” which spawned two sequels, including a theatrical release.
Recently, she played Rizzo on Fox’s live “Grease” TV musical, and was touted as the star of the show, despite her father passing away just hours before the broadcast.
Mallika Sherawat urges Jats for peace and non-violence
Amid the ongoing Jat agitation in Haryana, actress Mallika Sherawat has appealed to the Jat community to maintain peace.
The Jat protesters are demanding reservation under the OBC category in government jobs and educational institutions.
The “Murder” actress, who comes from a small village in Hisar district of Haryana , took to Twitter to make her appeal.
“My appeal to the jaat community to maintain peace and nonviolence #JaatReservation #jaatagitation #haryana,” Mallika tweeted.
The actress is known for her bold performances in films such as “Khwahish” and “Murder”, and was last seen on screen in the 2015 film “Dirty Politics”.
Last week, actor Randeep Hooda, who belongs to the Jat community, also urged Jats to refrain from using violent measures and to seek a way out of the problem in a peaceful manner.