Director Craig Gillespie is approaching Supergirl as a deeply flawed and emotionally layered individual, focusing on her imperfections to make her more relatable.
Gillespie, known for his work on I, Tonya and Cruella, believes that presenting a female superhero outside conventional expectations is key to her appeal.
He praises the script for centring a character burdened by trauma, responsibility, and emotional conflict, while still retaining a sense of humour.
The film stars Milly Alcock, who Gillespie says was the perfect choice to balance the character's emotional complexity with lighter moments.
Gillespie's focus remains on emotional storytelling, creating a character that audiences can connect with on a human level.
He believes that vulnerability is more relatable than perfection, and that embracing people for who they are is what makes a true hero.
