Sometimes news is too big to wait for San Diego Comic Con and we are ok with it! Entertainment Weekly has learned that the lead actor herself will helm an episode of Supergirl this season! Melissa has had aspirations to get behind the director's chair since season three but scheduling conflicts wouldn't allow her to do so last year, hence we got to see David Harewood in the director's chair first. Fans can look forward to Melissa's directorial debut in episode 17 this season! When asked about the new opportunity, Melissa had this to say:
I’ve been wanting to direct since season 3, but couldn’t last year because of scheduling conflicts, so [star] David Harewood did it first. I just felt really drawn to it for a couple of seasons now, just because you know the show so well, and you get to know the character, and the world, and the tone of the show so well that you can’t help but envision certain scenes in a certain way. I want to play with that.
These shows are so massive that it’s not like directing any other show on TV, I would imagine, and everyone has said as much to me. I’m literally trying to be a sponge, and I will learn something new every single day I’m shadowing. It’s just a matter of talking to actors, making sure everyone feels creative and collaborative even though we have these massive constraints with budget and special effects. It’s like a chess game, I’ve realized. You move your pawn one way, and then someone knocks your rook down because you can’t do a certain stunt you wanted to do. It’s all about compromising and trying to be as creative as you can within those boundaries, which is a cool challenge.
Additional news dropped today, the official SDCC collector swag bag is out! It features the key art from season 4 though. Check it out below:
Of course look for even more exciting news about Supergirl coming from the SDCC floor where we will be giving you up to the minute scoops! Share your thoughts below and in the forum! Keep us alive and kicking at SDCC and visit the support page!
Comments
Congratulations to Melissa. It's good to see her personal growth and am looking forward to her getting the most out of her character.
Lucky episode 13 will be the 100th. The article says she’s directing episode 17.
Wont that be episode 14?
and oooooh puuuuuulease let someone put one of those bags on Amazon....PLLLLEEEEAAAAASSSEEEEE.