SUPERGIRL Cast Acknowledge Pressure To Deliver
Melissa Benoist, star of CBS' Supergirl understands that there's pressure to deliver a good show but she's taking a positive approach. "There’s a lot of pressure, but the good kind to just blow everyone out of the water and inspire some people."
Supergirl's Melissa Benoist and Mechad Brooks on the Pressure to Deliver a Worthy Addition to the Superman Mythos
DC Comics television adaptations have a working formula that's firing at all cylinders on The CW. However, Constantine on NBC has proved to be a ratings disappointment and Fox's Gotham started with strong ratings but finished on a downward trajectory. So how will Supergirl fare on CBS? It's anyone's guess at this point but the show will air on the nation's most watched network (though NBC currently has the crown for the coveted 18-49 demographic). Speaking to IGN various cast members of Supergirl addressed the pressure of delivering a fan-pleasing product on one of the big three American television networks.
Said star Melissa Benoist- "There’s a lot of pressure, but the good kind to just blow everyone out of the water and inspire some people."
Jimmy Olsen actor Mechad Brooks added - "I’m ecstatic, as we all are. It’s a dream come true but at the same time, it’s also our job so we have to respect the world we’re stepping into but also bring our own voice to it. That’s exciting, doing that juggling act and trying to have a good time and not be stressed out about it."
Brooks goes on to add that Jimmy Olsen will be in somewhat of a mentor role to Benoist's Supergirl as Superman asked Jimmy to watch over his cousin. "Like any good mentor, I think you step back and you allow someone to be who they are and then you tweak if they ask for advice. Superman asked me to come -- that’s so weird to say, “Superman asked me to come.” Superman asked my character to come and watch over his cousin, who he cares about very much, and help her reach her potential. So it isn’t about me as it is I’m a tool to help her get there."
Supergirl will premiere on October 26th on CBS. A screening of the pilot will premiere at this year's SDCC during the DCTV panel.
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