Flash’s Sasha Calle isn’t cast in the Supergirl movie — but wants it bad

“Of course I have! You are of course right! kidding?” is how Sasha Calle reacted when Polygon asked whether the FlashThe actor read Supergirl – Woman of Tomorrow.

Calle’s performance as Kara Zor-El, the alien known as Supergirl, is a highlight of The Flash. The 27-year-old relative newcomer brings Supergirl to the big screen for the first time since Helen Slater in Warner Bros.’ 1984 stand-alone — emphasis on bringing it. And as we know from James Gunn’s major DC Films slate announcement at the top of the year, it won’t be the last time we see a Supergirl on screen. Supergirl – Woman of Tomorrow is a comic series, written by Tom King and drawn by Bilquis Evely, and it’s the source material for a currently in-development Warner Bros. blockbuster.

“Supergirl – Woman of Tomorrow is a very, very cool comic book,” Calle gushed. “From the moment it begins — I’m such a fan.”

Calle has been compared to the compassionate but rageful Supergirl The FlashThe beginning Woman of TomorrowSupergirl begins the episode by renting a rocket to travel to a distant planet far enough away from yellow suns that Supergirl’s powers begin to diminish. Why? Because it’s her 21st birthday, and instead of spending it with friends or family, she wants to go to an alien bar to get drunk completely alone.

“She’s kind of jaded, kind of sad, trying to process grief. Supergirl has a lot of emotions, and I find that fascinating. She’s trying to process, like all of us.” She’s just trying to process, like all of us.”

Calle doesn’t know if her role in The FlashShe is automatically thrust into a leading role. Woman of Tomorrow, but she’d be over the moon if it did. And her emphatic enthusiasm, even at the distance of video chat during a packed day of interviews, made it clear that it wouldn’t just be the excitement of any old job.

“If you’re a nerd like me, you know that [Supergirl]”She is joy, she’s love, and she’s kindness,” Calle said. She’s joy, she’s love, she’s kindness,” Calle said. “I am deeply in love with Supergirl. She is so beautiful. She is someone I respect and feel close to. This character was written for me in the stars. “I hope I will be able to play her.” I hope to be experiencing more of her.”

The Flash This Friday, the film will be in theaters. Warner Bros. does not have a set release date. Supergirl: Woman of TomorrowYou can buy the comic book or the digital version of it at your nearest comic book retailer.