Australian director Craig Gillespie is in talks to direct the upcoming ‘Supergirl’ film at Warner Bros.’ DC Studios, reported Variety. The film, titled ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’ is based on the DC comics run of the same name by Tom King and Bilquis Evely.
The movie is set to shoot later this year after James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ wraps filming. ‘House of the Dragon’ breakout Milly Alcock will star in the titular role. Alcock earned the part following a lengthy casting process in which Gunn and co-CEO Peter Safran flew many actresses, including Meg Donnelly, to Atlanta for onscreen tryouts on the “Superman: Legacy” production.
According to Variety, Gunn has previously teased that the new take on the superhero will be “much more hardcore” than previous interpretations of the character. In the latest edition, Supergirl goes across the cosmos to celebrate her 21st birthday with Krypto the Superdog. Along the way, she meets a young lady named Ruthye and embarks on a violent quest for vengeance.
Gunn and Safran are producing the film, with Chantal Nong, DC EVP, as the executive producer. Ana Nogueira (“The Vampire Diaries”) is penning the script.
Gillespie’s directing credits include “Cruella,” “The Finest Hours,” “Lars and the Real Girl,” and, most recently, “Dumb Money.” He is represented by CAA, Rumble Media, and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern, reported Variety.
Fans of the superhero genre are eagerly anticipating this new take on Supergirl, and with Gillespie at the helm, the film is sure to be a thrilling and visually stunning addition to the DC Universe.