Many multiversal figures appear in The Flash, and one of the most talked about is Supergirl – especially since viewers may have seen the star before.
The Flash introduces a new actress as Supergirl, and the star is pretty new to the scene. Sasha Calle plays Supergirl in The Flash. As footage from the film has revealed, her character appears after Ezra Miller’s Barry Allen goes back in time to save his mother and accidentally ends up messing things up in the multiverse. Calle’s Supergirl takes over the role Superman had in the story that The Flash loosely adapts from the comics, Flashpoint. Calle’s DC debut came after a long casting process.
To become The Flash movie’s Supergirl, Calle had to beat a long list of actresses, as The Flash director Andy Muschietti revealed to Deadline that he had seen more than 400 auditions for Supergirl from actresses all around the globe. Ultimately, Calle was chosen to embody the symbol of hope that is Supergirl, with Muschietti claiming that she “was destined to play this role.” While Calle plays one of DC’s most iconic heroes, she is a relative newcomer to Hollywood, and many might not know what else the actress has appeared in. Here are Calle’s roles before and after becoming Supergirl.
Sasha Calle’s Filmography: What Movies & TV Shows She’s Appeared In
The Flash marks Calle’s feature film debut, with the actress having only appeared in a series of short films before. Those include Rogue Tiger, 18 Minutes, The White Shoes, Final Stop, Deep Cuts, and Young Blood, all ranging from 2017-2019. On the television side, Calle played Virginia in the 2017 miniseries Socially Awkward. The actress’ biggest role before The Flash was on the soap opera The Young and the Restless. From 2018 to 2021, Calle appeared in 276 episodes of the soap as Lola Rosales, a young chef. Calle’s work on The Young and the Restless earned her a nomination at the 2020 Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Younger Performer in a Drama Series.
Will Sasha Calle Return As Supergirl In DC Universe’s Supergirl: Woman Of Tomorrow?
Calle’s Supergirl was originally going to continue as the DCEU’s version of the hero after The Flash, with a spinoff movie for the character being reported at one point, only for it to fall through after DC made some big changes. James Gunn and Peter Safran replaced the old DC regime, with the duo rebooting the DCEU with their new DC Universe.
Gunn announced a series of projects in January for the DC Universe, which included a Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow movie based on the comic book of the same name. Currently, there is nothing connecting Calle’s take on Kara Zor-El to the upcoming film, but if her turn in The Flash is well-received, then there might be hope for her future as Supergirl. Besides, Calle has been pretty vocal about wanting to star in the film.
What Is Sasha Calle Doing After The Flash Movie?
The Flash might be Calle’s first feature film, but it will certainly not be her last. While the actress currently has no projects on the TV side, she is part of On Swift Horses‘ star-studded cast of young actors. Calle will play Sandra alongside Daisy Edgar-Jones (Normal People), Will Poulter (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3), Jacob Elordi (Euphoria), and Diego Calva (Babylon). On Swift Horses is an adaptation of the book of the same name, focusing on a love triangle. Calle’s role as Supergirl in The Flash is bound to open many doors for the actress, even if a DC return ends up not happening.
Source: screenrant.com
