Nia explained she understands what that feels like and assured that Brainy's real friends would be there for him no matter what. Suddenly, the bar was attacked by the Children of Liberty. Nia helped innocents to escape, while Kara held off the Children as well as an drug-enhanced woman, who was eventually apprehended by Alex. The Hollywood Reporter, LLC is a subsidiary of Prometheus Global Media, LLC. Sunday’s Supergirl (The CW, 8/7c) finally addresses the sleeping elephant in the room, as Kara and Brainy begin to help Nia accept and control her dreamy superpowers — and, time permitting, h… But Nia was still troubled to tell Maeve. During the drive, Nia had a dream about her mother dying. Maines is repped by Defining Artists Agency and Landis-Simon. Back at her apartment, Nia opened the box, which contained her mother's Dreamer suit. She decided to tell her after her mother's memorial The Nal sisters became estranged for this Nia's father gave her a box, which her mother wanted her to have. Aliens throughout the city cheered at her. By Nia's own testimony though, she is not quite sure what she could have liked about the What's So Funny About Truth, Justice, and the American Way?What's So Funny About Truth, Justice, and the American Way?Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Nia dreamed the attack and saved Maeve, who realized Nia had received the power, and left disgusted. She also revealed she's a transwoman, and that her sister was the one, who encouraged her to do it. Supergirl is called into action when remnants of Cadmus attempt to assassinate pro-alien leaders, but their endgame turns out to be more sinister than she thinks.

From that moment, Nia started to act as Dreamer.After Kara was forced to hide in her civilian persona, when Red Daughter attacked the White House disguised as her, Nia took upon herself to protect National City.
—Nia Nal. While she struggled against intolerance and hate-fueled attacks, including being denied service at establishments, Parthas' acceptance towards those who are different nonetheless allowed Nia to flourish under her new identity.

Melissa Benoist as Kara Danvers/Supergirl, Chyler Leigh as Alex Danvers, David Harewood as J'onn J'onzz/Martian Manhunter and Katie McGrath as Lena Luthor, Nicole Maines as Nia Nal. It's about justice." Nia revealed to Kara her half-human, half-Naltorian heritage, and that among her species, in every generation, one female receives a power to dream future events, like her mother has. During the drive, Nia said, that she hasn't yet told her about her powers to her parents, or her big sister, Maeve. One new character who is standing out to fans is transgender actress Nicole Maines who plays Nia … With Melissa Benoist, Mehcad Brooks, Chyler Leigh, Katie McGrath. For example, Nia stood up for Nia aspires to be independent and self-sufficient, being very dedicated to her job. Nia told him that she would decide for him about their friendship and walked away.Going with J'onn to distract Rama Khan, Nia watched as he appeared in the park; they did not anticipate the arrival of Later, M'gann and Nia talked about Nia's relationship with Nia in the dystopian alternate timeline where Supergirl and Lena never became friends.Nia has a strong sense of justice and will never hesitate to speak out for what is right in the face of injustice and stand up for what she believes in. She is also the daughter of Paul Nal and the late Isabel Nal, and the estranged younger sister of Maeve Nal. Nia Nal is the first transgender superhero on television. Nia Nal is a fictional character from the television series Supergirl, portrayed by Nicole Maines. For his part, Maines' casting — as well as fellow new series regulars April Parker Jones (as Col. Haley) and David Ajala (as Manchester Black) — was announced Saturday at San Diego Comic-Con as part of DC/The CW's superhero block. Maines was previously featured on the HBO documentary The character of Nia Nal is a spin on the DC Comics character of Nura Nal (aka Dream Girl), who can foresee the deaths of others but is not specifically identified as transgender. staff were against Lockwood's policy). The following night, Nia shadowed a couple of shady characters to Al's Dive Bar. And she promised to help her. Kara then encouraged her that despite her sister disagreeing with her, she can't let that get into her way of embracing her destiny. Resisting her anxiety in regards to having a one-on-one talk with such a distinguished professional and her boss, Nia brought up the issue with James. Nia's journey in season four means fulfilling her destiny as the superhero Dreamer, which is similar to Kara's (Melissa Benoist) journey to become Supergirl. Supergirl (TV Series 2015– ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Supergirl was renewed for a fourth season by The CW on April 2, 2018. But now, Nia had received the power, and she was afraid, how Maeve will react. The DC Comics drama has enlisted transgender activist and actress Nicole Maines to play TV's first transgender superhero.Maines will join the fourth season of the Warner Bros. TV-produced drama as Nia Nal (aka Dreamer), a character described as a soulful young transgender woman with a fierce drive to protect others. Kara grew agitated and pulled over. Nicole Maines, the plaintiff who helped set a precedent for allowing trans individuals to use the restroom of their choice, will join The CW drama as a series regular and play the groundbreaking character of Nia Nal (aka Dreamer). It premiered on … With Franklin's assistance, Kara and Nia did the interview live, and majority of the city saw it. "When innocent people are being attacked, it's not about balance.
Kara went to her apartment, where Nia had just had a dream about Agent Liberty. Nia openly revealed her heritage, how she was born in America, and that she is transwoman, about what she likes and encouraged the people of National City not to give in to hatred of the unknown, but embrace it, that humans and aliens can co-exist in peace.