Melissa Benoist Talks About Taking On The Role Of SUPERGIRL And THAT Costume

Melissa Benoist Talks About Taking On The Role Of SUPERGIRL And THAT Costume

Supergirl star Melissa Benoist talks here for the first time about taking on the iconic role in the upcoming CBS series, revealing what it is that appeals to her about playing the superpowered Kryptonian

By JoshWilding - Feb 25, 2015 10:02 AM EST
Filed Under: Supergirl
Source: Comic Book Resources
Comic Book Resources caught up with Melissa Benoist (Glee) at Film Independent's Spirit Awards this Sunday, and the site were quick to ask our new Supergirl about how she feels to be taking on the role in the CBS series from producers Greg Berlanti (The Flash) and Ali Adler (The New Normal). "What's so wonderful about her is that she is such a relatable character, amongst her powers," she said when asked how she feels about Supergirl. "What I'm the most excited about is telling a story about a human being really realizing their potential and their strength, and I think that's something that everyone will root for and want in their own lives – I'm really excited about that."

Unfortunately, she wasn't willing to confirm whether or not she will be suiting up as Supergirl (though we've heard multiple times that the character WILL have her costume), but Benoist did confirm that she's been looking closely at the various comic book versions of it. "It's a little daunting," she laughed. "It's daunting, but that's good. I like being pushed. I work well under pressure." Finally, as for how it feels to land such a high profile gig, the Whiplash actress added: "I think if you told my five-year-old self that all this would be happening in this period of time, I would not have believed you! Because it's been really wonderful. I feel so privileged to be working and doing what I've always loved to do since I was four years old…I'm a little overwhelmed by it, to be honest." Are you looking forward to seeing Benoist as Supergirl?
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BlackIceJoe
BlackIceJoe - 2/25/2015, 10:16 AM
I hope she's wearing the famous skirt over the New 52 look.
YeezusWept
YeezusWept - 2/25/2015, 10:19 AM
Should've done a Power Girl show on Cinemax.
Shazam
Shazam - 2/25/2015, 10:24 AM
@TheYeezus

Ahhh yes...Skinemax.
UrbanEnigma
UrbanEnigma - 2/25/2015, 10:30 AM
"What I'm the most excited about is telling a story about a human being really realizing their potential and their strength"

But she's not human, she's Kryptonian...
Nickk
Nickk - 2/25/2015, 10:31 AM
unnasasery show i promise you it will only have a season
scapegoatjones
scapegoatjones - 2/25/2015, 10:31 AM
here's to hoping that THAT costume is a birthday suit
the
the - 2/25/2015, 10:32 AM
YeezusWept
YeezusWept - 2/25/2015, 10:33 AM
I'd rather see Snyder handle her on the silver screen.

KrazyForKomix
KrazyForKomix - 2/25/2015, 10:33 AM
I would LOVE this costume.

 photo supergirl_from_krypton_zpsplafmbmv.jpg

HOWEVER, the ability to get the skirt length correct will be VERY difficult on network (especially CBS) TV. Too short, and it's cheesy/sleezy. Too long, and it's WAY unhip.
HubbleFunk
HubbleFunk - 2/25/2015, 10:34 AM
I liked her in Whiplash.

knocturnalzen10
knocturnalzen10 - 2/25/2015, 10:34 AM
sounds like another birds of prey , I thought this was really a joke.............
BackwardGalaxy
BackwardGalaxy - 2/25/2015, 10:35 AM
"What I'm the most excited about is telling a story about a human being really realizing their potential and their strength"

So the most exciting thing about the role to her is showing us why all aliens are secretly humans. I hate that crap. Don't humanize her. She's a Kryptonian. Show me why she's different than every other BS character on every other show on television. If I wanted a down to Earth human story, I wouldn't be watching a show about an alien who can fly and shoot frickin' lasers from her eyes.
Sigma9
Sigma9 - 2/25/2015, 10:36 AM
We know she exists on the DCCU becase of the prequel comic
MyNameIsKhan
MyNameIsKhan - 2/25/2015, 10:38 AM
@TheYeezus Couldn't agree more.
MarkyMarkRises
MarkyMarkRises - 2/25/2015, 10:39 AM
Is this supergirl like new 52 or 16/17? I honestly don't know, and someone's answer could explain the boos
MarkyMarkRises
MarkyMarkRises - 2/25/2015, 10:40 AM
*boobs
Jayman
Jayman - 2/25/2015, 10:40 AM
Can't wait for Suprgirl. I Think Melissa is a great choice for the role and she's passionate about the character which is great. Im really glad Supergirl's getting a new version she is a great character
Nickk
Nickk - 2/25/2015, 10:41 AM
GhostDog
GhostDog - 2/25/2015, 10:45 AM
Supergirl is human wooooooooooooah haha lol.
Nickk
Nickk - 2/25/2015, 10:45 AM
GhostDog
GhostDog - 2/25/2015, 10:45 AM
If snyder evr does supergirl, it'll make this show look like poop
CherryBomb
CherryBomb - 2/25/2015, 10:45 AM
I think she'll do a great job.
But just how they're butchering the characters too much is ridiculous

MarkyMarkRises
MarkyMarkRises - 2/25/2015, 10:49 AM
Nickk
Nickk - 2/25/2015, 10:50 AM
@Nomis i bet his happy she eating alot she gonna be one big miley Gusto's perfection

tugboy
tugboy - 2/25/2015, 10:50 AM
They keep describing her best known work incorrectly. She's best known for her roles as "Cowgirl" and "Doggystyle" in "The Fappening".
nibs
nibs - 2/25/2015, 10:51 AM
"What I'm the most excited about is telling a story about a human being"

Ugh
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 2/25/2015, 10:56 AM
@nibs

Dude come one 90% of these actors or actresses do not read comic books. Do really think RDJ or Henry Cavill know all the details on the character they playing when they got casted?

I am sure they ended up doing their due diligence after the casting.

TheDarkPassenger
TheDarkPassenger - 2/25/2015, 10:56 AM
I'm intrigued by this show.

That's it.
JorL5150
JorL5150 - 2/25/2015, 11:02 AM
She's adorable
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