Director Craig Gillespie reimagines Supergirl as a complex, emotionally flawed hero, emphasizing authenticity over sexualization in the evolving DC Universe narrative.
Director gets candid about complicated protagonist
Jun 26, 2026
02:54 pm
What's the storyAs the DC Universe gets ready to embark on a new journey with Supergirl, director Craig Gillespie is taking a different approach.
He sees the iconic superhero as a flawed and emotionally complex person rather than an infallible symbol of strength.
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