The Powers of Matthew Star

Matthew Star

Walt Shephard (21 episodes, 1982-1983)

Pam Elliott (14 episodes, 1982-1983)

The premiere was delayed several months after Peter Barton was severely burned in an accident on the set.

In the alternative pilot, Matthew was called "David". He did not know about his true heritage or his powers, and also had a different guardian. The alternative pilot eventually aired as a "lost" episode. Peter Barton did a voiceover at the start in order to explain the differences between it and the rest of the series.

Tom Cruise screen tested, alongside Heather Locklear, for the role of Matthew Star. He failed.