Helen Slater Discusses Her Involvement In The CBS SUPERGIRL Pilot
Helen Slater, has taken part in an interview for the yet to be picked up CBS show where she praises Melissa Benoist's take on the character and reveals details of her contract.
Helen Slater is due to return to the world of superhero's in CBS's small screen take on the cousin of the Man of Steel in Supergirl. In an interview with the Telegram.com, Slater revealed the terms of her contract saying “I’m in the pilot and I have a contract as a guest star, which means they can use me as much as they want.” Does this cast doubt on her previously speculated role as Sylvia Danvers, the Earth mother to Melissa Benoist's Kara Zor-El, which would have presumably been a starring role.
Slater also pointed out that this isn't her first time returning to the world of Superman explaining: 'I have been in the Superman universe partially, I just can't get out of it' follwing an appearance on Smallville as Lara-El alongside Laura Vandervoort's Supergirl.
Melissa Benoist, known for her roles in Glee and Whiplash, will be playing the newly blossoming heroine in the show. Slater said of the pilot and Benoist: “It was such a joy to do the pilot. My fingers are crossed that it goes well because they have a great cast. The girl playing Supergirl, Melissa Benoist, is fantastic.” “When I met her, we did the reading and she was fabulous. She did not need any advice at all,” Slater continued. “She’s sparkling and funny and delightful. She’s going to be awesome.”
Click the link to here more from the actress where she praises series writer Greg Berlanti (The Flash, Arrow) and to read her take on the volume of superhero projects dominating the big and small screens. In the mean time, don't forget to share your comments below and speculate on who Slater might be playing.