" I call up look out [ Wonder Woman ] and feel like I could do anything , and here I am now . "
1.Can you share your thoughts on beingthe first Latinato play Supergirl?
2.You had a pretty emotionalreactionto getting cast in this role. What do you remember about that day?
It was a very honest reaction . I had no idea that I was going to be Supergirl . First of all , I signed a contract bridge for a no - name character inThe Flashmovie . And when Andy Muschietti , [ the director ] , order me that [ I ’d been cast ] , I had this good reaction . I was thinking , " I sleep with you , Sasha , thank you for believing in yourself , no matter what anybody said . Thank you , give thanks you , thank you . " It was this here and now , " You did it , girl . You believed in yourself , and you did n’t allow anyone to tell you otherwise . " And for that , I am grateful and gallant .
3.Melissa Benoistreposted your reaction and congratulated you. Did you get any advice from her at all?
4.That’s so cool! Do you have a favorite episode from Melissa’sSupergirlseries?
I think the pilot is awing . I loved [ Melissa ’s ] introduction . We get to run into every character , and then I ’m [ see ] like , " It ’s her ! "
5.I have to ask, what was it like for you stepping into the Supergirl suit for the first time?
6.What’s one thing that makes your Supergirl different from previous portrayals?
7.There have been a lot ofreactionsto your short, dark hair as Supergirl. Was that a conscious decision to keep your hair darker considering the iconic character is mostly known for her blonde hair in the comics?
8.Speaking of darker hair, have you seen thetheorythat your version of Supergirl is actually Mia Kent, aka Cir-El from the comics instead of Kara Zor-El?
9.Can you share a favorite behind-the-scenes moment from filmingThe Flash?
10.Did you get to keep anything from set?
I did n’t get to keep anything !
11.What has been the most heartwarming fan encounter so far?
12.Now that you’ve played Supergirl alongside The Flash andBatman, are there any other DC characters you’d want to interact with — maybe in future projects?
13.Are you attached to the upcoming, standalone Supergirl movie that wasannouncedearlier this year by James Gunn?
All I ’ll say is that I hope to stay playing Supergirl . I love her with all my heart and I thinkSupergirl : Woman of Tomorrowis an incredible comedian . Tom King really nailed it . And I think James is right : it is a really , really nerveless story [ to tell ] .
14.I’m curious, who’s your dream actor to work with?
Honestly , I ’d love to work with Timothée Chalamet .
15.Lastly, what advice you would give to your 15-year-old self?
Thanks for chatting with us, Sasha! Be sure to catchThe Flashin theaters on June 16.
