Jimmy Olsen's former girlfriend Lucy Lane added as a recurring character on Supergirl

The character of Lucy Lane is set to appear as a recurring character on the new CBS series Supergirl.

She is the sister of Lois Lane and the former girlfriend of Jimmy Olsen. She is also the latest person to have taken on the identity of Superwoman in the comics. The character is described as being "brash, funny and beautiful as her sister Lois, yet strong, smart and successful in her own right".  The role is yet to be cast.

The series is set to premiere on CBS on October 26th.