What have you discovered about Kara Zor-El both on this show and in the comics that informs your performance?
I really look at it as a coming of age story.
I love when she finds her strength and when sheowns it.
That is my favorite aspect, my favorite parts to play; she has no fear.
This year, you did a ton of research and read a lot of comics.
What have been your favorite stories about this character that you discovered?
I read a lot of theNew 52I think she has this lovely naivete a little bit.
I love that she has a knowledge of where she comes from.
I think her history is so sad that she knew her home.
And I think thats a really, really beautiful, sad story that really informs who she is.
Could you talk about this show being one about identity and the powers of womanhood?
Oh yeah, of course.
Im sort of going through it on my own right now.
I dont think youre ever done learning about yourself, especially as women.
Were complicated, multi-faceted creatures, and very flawed.
Thats another thing I love about Kara is that she is constantly messing up.
Its an amazing thing for this audience and that demographic.
How did it feel putting on the Supergirl suit the first time?
I felt like I was on top of the world the first time I put it on.
Its impossible not to feel this internal shift of strength and bravery.
It makes me feel great wearing it.
Could you talk about your favorite comic books or comic book movies growing up?
I watched the movies more.
I wasnt much of a comic book reader when I was younger, and not until college.
But IlovedMichael Keaton as Batman, I grew up on those movies.
Yeah, I was a fan and of sci-fi in general.
I likedLois & Clark, yeah.
And now Dean Cain is your dad?
[Laughs] Hes so nice too.
Hes such a nice guy.
I want to show girls that you could spread positivity and hope through your strength.
I dont know that was a horrible answer!
