2015 TV News Archives

April 27, 2015: Helen Slater Talks About the New Supergirl TV Series

Benoist and Slater Helen Slater, who played the role of Supergirl in the 1984 movie of the same name, spoke to Telegram.com about returing to the world of Kara Zor-El as a guest star in the upcoming CBS TV series.

There's been much speculation about who Slater will play in the new TV show, with one-time Superman Dean Cain also cast, the pair are rumored to be playing Kara's foster parents, the Danvers. But Slater is unable to confirm or deny that rumor.

    "I'm in the pilot and I have a contract as a guest star, which means they can use me as much as they want," said Slater, who is as lovely as ever. "It's all hush, hush."

    This is not Slater's first return to the Superman universe.

    "I did do "Smallville," you know," Slater interjected, referring to her role as Superman's birth mother, Lara, on the long-running WB/CW drama "Smallville." "So I have been in the Superman universe, partially. I can't get out of it."

    While she is mum about her new part on "Supergirl," Slater has nothing but praise for the show's writers and its star, Melissa Benoist, even though Slater innocently confesses that she's still not sure how to pronounce the new Kara's last name right.

    "Greg Berlanti does 'The Flash' and 'Arrow.' He's such a smart writer," Slater said. "It was such a joy to do the pilot. My fingers are crossed that it goes well because they have a great cast. The girl playing Supergirl, Melissa Benoist, is fantastic."

    As for giving Benoist any sisterly advice, Slater said she didn't have to because the new Supergirl is already that good.

    "When I met her, we did the reading and she was fabulous. She did not need any advice at all," Slater said of Benoist. "She's sparkling and funny and delightful. She's going to be awesome."

    Slater, who confesses she has the occasional flying dream - flying is on top of her list of what superpower she would love to possess - is flabbergasted on how big superheroes are today in pop culture.

    "Isn't it incredible? What is going on in the zeitgeist?" Slater said. "Every network now has superhero shows. Now, CBS will have 'Supergirl' Š I guess, people just want that mythic hero thing right now."

Read the entire interview at the Telegram.com website.



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