According to a Supergirl audition video posted by actor Jesse Liebman (via ComicBook.com), Kara may wear the iconic cape in Supergirl, and if so, it will be designed by main character Winslow Wynn Schott, better known in the comics as Toyman. As the dialogue below shows, theres actually a good reason for keeping the cape beyond merely looking cool.
There are also lines that confirm previous details about Winslow, such as him being her neighbor and having a crush on her. With the latter, hes not exactly subtle about expressing his feelings. In the comics, Schott as Toyman is one of Supermans more well-known (if not powerful) villains, so if he starts out as Karas friend on the series, viewers shouldnt be surprised if he turns to the dark side if she rejects him, or for some other reason.
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