LOS ANGELES — A new take on a familiar superhero is heading to the big screen, offering a different perspective on one of DC’s iconic characters.<\/p>\n
Despite the abundance of superhero films in Hollywood, there has only been one live-action feature film with Supergirl as the lead, until now. The latest project from DC Studios reintroduces the character with a more unconventional edge.<\/p>\n
In the film, Supergirl is portrayed as a tougher, more unpredictable heroine who doesn’t pull any punches.<\/p>\n
Actress Milly Alcock takes on the role, bringing a personal connection to the character.<\/p>\n
“It felt like I didn’t need to reach,” she said. “It felt like this is the closest character I’ve ever played to who I actually am as a person, which might be concerning to those who have seen the film, who will see the film.”<\/p>\n
Unlike her more famous cousin, the film’s version of Supergirl is not focused on saving the world. Instead, she is driven by a more personal mission: rescuing her beloved dog, Krypto.<\/p>\n
The story introduces newcomer Eve Ridley as Ruthye, marking her big-screen debut. Co-stars describe her warmly.<\/p>\n
“Eve kind of has this beautiful ability to be an old soul, but so present, but so understanding and so incredibly human,” Alcock said.<\/p>\n
The film is based on the comic series “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow” and is adapted for the screen by Ana Nogueira. She said the story resonated on a personal level.<\/p>\n
“It just felt really honest,” Nogueira said. “It felt like, of course this is what she would be like. And we’ve all kind of felt this way, I think, at some point in our lives, in our 20s, in that really pivotal moment. And I was really excited to explore on this epic scale just the story of a girl coming to terms with herself.”<\/p>\n
The film also introduces the character Lobo, described by Supergirl as “an immortal with a god complex.”<\/p>\n
Actor Jason Momoa takes on the role, trading his “Aquaman” persona for a more rugged character who may be the only one capable of matching Supergirl’s intensity.<\/p>\n
“Supergirl” flies into theaters on Friday, June 26.<\/p>\n
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