According to TVLINE, Actress Tala Ashe has joined the cast to play Zari Adrianna Tomaz, a Muslim-American computer nerd, in DC’s Legends of Tomorrow‘s Third season. Tala will star as a new series regular role
Zari Adrianna Tomaz, a Muslim-American computer nerd with a wry, combative attitude who hails from the year 2030 who lives in a world of contradictions. Technology has brought about incredible change in her future — too bad human nature hasn’t kept pace. Fear, prejudice, and a lack of care for the planet have forced Zari to become a ‘grey hat hacktivist.’
As Zari lives her double life, she has no idea that she possesses secret, latent powers derived from an ancient, mystical source.
Tala Ashe is known for her role in ‘Smash’ and ‘As the World Turns’.
DC’s Legends of Tomorrow Season 3 premieres Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 9/8c on The CW.
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