The debate over the hopeful/playful tone of The CW's DCTV universe versus the world-weary cynicism of the DCEU has been a hotly debated topic for years. However, when Supergirl star actress Melissa Benoist was asked to compare the two, her response was so calculated that perhaps she should consider a post-Hollywood career in politics.
When specifically asked whether the tone of the two separate universes would ever align, the Patriots Day actress responded, "I think so. Ezra Miller’s Flash is bringing humor and quirkiness, and the DC TV universe has had to grapple with some pretty dark, emotional storylines on Arrow. I do think it’s inevitable that we all start to reflect each other. But I do love how positive and uplifting Supergirl’s character is and I don’t think she will change too drastically from that because in essence, that’s just who she is."
While the two universes are likely to never mix (sorry, Crisis on Infinite Earths conspiracy theorists), perhaps there's a little bit each live-action adaptation can borrow from one another? You can see Benoist on the big screen in the Mark Wahlberg-led Patriots Day, which opens in North American theaters on January 13. Supergirl returns from midseason hiatus on Monday, January 23 at 8/7c on The CW.
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