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Rhea Seehorn continues to affirm her status as one of the most gifted actors of her time, making waves in Vince Gilligan’s eagerly anticipated sci-fi mystery, “Pluribus.” Her prowess, however, extends beyond live-action, as she has also carved out a niche in the realm of animation. Notably, she lent her voice to a pivotal character in a Superman animated series.
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In the anime-styled series “My Adventures with Superman,” Seehorn takes on the role of Lara Lor-Van, Kal-El’s mother. Her character, alongside Zor-El (voiced by Jason Marnocha), appears in flashbacks that enrich the narrative of Superman’s origins. In the Season 2 episode titled “Pierce the Heavens, Superman!” the iconic hero, voiced by Jack Quaid, finds himself ensnared by Brainiac’s (Michael Emerson) Black Mercy device, leading him into a simulated reality of Krypton. This encounter allows a rare moment for Superman to interact with his mother, albeit in a Brainiac-crafted illusion.
Though her appearance is brief, Seehorn’s portrayal is impactful, showcasing her versatility within the DC Universe. This wasn’t her only foray into DC territory in 2024.
Shortly after her stint as Lara Lor-Van, Rhea Seehorn rejoined the DC animated scene as the voice of Insect Queen in the HBO Max series “Kite Man: Hell Yeah!” This series, a spin-off of the popular “Harley Quinn” show, features Matt Oberg as the voice of the goofy and powerless yet charming B-list villain, Kite Man.
Seehorn’s Insect Queen is a malevolent alien with a taste for human flesh. Although her role in the series is not extensive, it provides her with an opportunity to showcase her well-known comedic talent. While “Kite Man: Hell Yeah!” might have flown under the radar for many, its 10 episodes offer a hidden gem worth exploring on HBO Max.
Rhea Seehorn appeared in Kite Man: Hell Yeah! too
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Not long after voicing Lara Lor-Van in “My Adventures with Superman,” Rhea Seehorn returned to DC’s animated universe by voicing Insect Queen in two episodes of “Kite Man: Hell Yeah!” The 2024 HBO Max show is a spin-off of the “Harley Quinn” series, starring Matt Oberg as the voice of the daft, powerless, but hilarious B-list supervillain Kite Man.
Seehorn’s Insect Queen is an evil alien character who has a lust for human flesh. It isn’t a major role in the series, but it still allows Seehorn to flex the comedic chops that everyone knows she possesses. “Kite Man: Hell Yeah!” went under the radar for most viewers, but the 10 episode HBO series is worth rediscovering.
For Seehorn, that means she’s had the opportunity to play in the DC sandbox twice. She also lended her voice to Prime Video’s “Invincible,” which is unlike other superhero stories you’ve seen. Unquestionably, this shows that she’s open to roles in the comic book realm — and she has both the comedic and dramatic chops to carry it all. The only question is, will it be Marvel or DC that snaps her up for a live-action role first?
