‘Supergirl’ spoilers: Melissa Benoist, cast take you behind the scenes!
Earlier this week, filming officially began on “Supergirl” season 1, and this had to be a nice moment for many people in the cast. Just remember for a minute the strange, almost-alien way that TV production happens for major networks. The cast and crew get together on a pilot they can be really proud of, only to then disperse again for weeks without knowing what the future of their show holds. Then, they get to learn their fate, do a whole lot of press, and then eventually get back together once again for filming in the summer.
The video HERE via the show’s official Twitter account is from this said first day on set, where the team is technically working on episode 2 of the season airing in November. (Don’t get confused by some of the “first day” comments and think this is from the filming of the pilot.) Star Melissa Benoist talks a little bit about how she has spent time both physically and mentally preparing for this moment, while you also get a few moments with co-stars Chyler Leigh and David Harewood. Yes, it is nice to be reminded of Harewood’s actual accent for a change.
One of the early themes of “Supergirl” season 1 is understandably going to be trying to get a real grasp on what Kara Zor-El is actually capable of on planet Earth. Some of that was clear in the pilot, but we would compare this scene to some of the early ones featuring Barry Allen and STAR Labs on “The Flash.” It’s a shame this Cisco is not here to help Kara out … then again, he’d probably also be in love with her, and that may be a distraction.