DC’s interconnected universe continues to expand, with meaningful crossovers between its flagship characters. Following Supergirl’s appearance in David Correnthwaite’s Superman standalone film, Man of Steel features heavily in Millie Alcock’s Supergirl , which opens in theaters this weekend.Superman’s involvement in Supergirl goes beyond a simple cameo appearance. Kallenthwaite’s Kal-El opens with a video message to his cousin Kara, checking up on her whereabouts after her birthday celebration. The character reappears in a significant flashback sequence that depicts Kara’s initial arrival on Earth amid a language barrier between the two cousins. Supergirl, who is fluent in Kryptonian, has trouble communicating with her English-speaking cousin who grew up in Smallville, Kansas. Other scenes featuring the dynamic between the two characters are sprinkled throughout the narrative.
Director Craig Gillespie on Superman’s role in the story
Director Craig Gillespie explained the narrative importance of Superman’s presence in the film in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. Rather than treating Superman as mere decoration, Gillespie positioned the character as the key to Supergirl’s inner conflict and moral development.“It’s a touchstone of the moral compass and the conflict that she’s going through,” Gillespie explained. “They talk about it a little bit there. In the opening scene, the discussion is, ‘Are we really going to do a scene with them?’ Because we don’t see this until much later in the movie, even though chronologically it’s earlier.”
The newest hero of the DC Cinematic Universe embarks on an emotional and action-packed journey across the galaxy. Image source (Instagram)
The director describes thoughtful creative choices in how and when the two characters interact on screen. “But I loved that it was on a video conference call and we were really in Kara’s world. It gives you more of a surprise when you finally see them together later in the movie. So there was a discussion about this issue and how to actually do it. When do we put them together? When will there be a conversation? Gillespie went on to detail the technical and narrative considerations that went into the construction of Superman’s appearance.
The story of Supergirl’s galactic mission
Supergirl, inspired by the Women of Tomorrow comic series, tells the story of Kara as she embarks on an interstellar journey that takes a major turn when she meets a young alien girl from an agricultural planet named Ruthie Marie Noll. Ruth seeks help to avenge the massacre of her family, perpetrated by a villain named Yellow Mountain Krem.At first, Supergirl was hesitant to undertake such a mission, but when Cream poisoned her dog Krypton, she became motivated to take action, giving her just three days to find and obtain the antidote that Cream possessed.
Milly Alcock’s experience working with David Corenswet
Millie Alcock reflects on her experience working with David Corensthwaite, particularly in the early stages of filming, when her character had yet to learn English and was still adjusting to Earth. The first day of filming for Supergirl featured Kara’s pod landing in the North Pole and Superman guiding her to the Fortress of Solitude.“I was in the pod, and I didn’t speak English. I was like, ‘Who is Kara?’ because I wasn’t playing Kara the first week when we met her,” Alcock recalled of filming. “So I was really panicking if I could do this.”
Millie Alcock’s Supergirl opens a new and powerful chapter in the ever-evolving DC Universe. Image source (Instagram)
Alcock believes Corenswet has provided vital support during this uncertain time. “But David was there. I said to David, ‘What do I do? What do I do?’ He was very helpful with everything,” she said. “It’s great to have him back and counter the tension that naturally arises between Clark and Kara. It’s been really fun, honestly.”Gillespie admitted that the confusion Alcock experienced during filming actually helped the character’s development. “That kind of chaos works really well for the character,” the director said.
The dynamic between David Corenswet’s Superman and Milly Alcock’s Supergirl
Director Gillespie felt the relationship between the two Kryptonian cousins ​​was crucial to understanding the two characters. “This funny, almost sibling relationship,” Gillespie describes the dynamic between Clark and Kara, emphasizing their warmth and familiarity despite their different upbringings and perspectives.Alcock expressed her enthusiasm for the pair while remaining cautious about discussing future plans. “I would really like to see more of Clark and Kara together, but unfortunately, those are not choices I would make,” she said. “I think they’re really fun together. They’re a lot of fun.”
The character’s future appearances have been confirmed
Supergirl is confirmed to be returning in Superman’s follow-up film, The Man of Tomorrow, which is currently in production. This announcement ensures that the dynamic between Clark and Kara will continue to develop within the interconnected narrative that the studio has constructed.
