Supergirl Star David Krumholtz Confirms Upcoming Film Stays True to Source Material
After Kara Zor-El’s brief appearance in the 2025 Superman relaunch, fans are eagerly anticipating what’s next for the popular DC hero in her upcoming solo film. Titled simply *Supergirl*, this DC Universe (DCU) project is set as Chapter One’s second theatrical release and serves as a direct spin-off from Kara’s Superman cameo.
Unlike a typical Earth-bound origin story, *Supergirl* is being teased as a cosmic, character-driven odyssey — a fresh and exciting direction for the iconic character.
### Adaptation and Creative Team
The film is directed by Craig Gillespie with a script written by Ana Nogueira. It adapts the acclaimed comic *Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow* by Tom King and Bilquis Evely. Staying true to the graphic novel, the story follows Kara as she traverses alien worlds and teams up with Ruthye Marye Knoll, a determined young girl seeking justice. This adaptation preserves the comic’s darker, more haunted take on Kara — a marked contrast to the portrayals of her famous cousin, Superman.
### Cast and Characters
Milly Alcock stars as Kara Zor-El, while Eve Ridley takes on the role of Ruthye Marye Knoll. Matthias Schoenaerts portrays the villain Krem of the Yellow Hills, and Jason Momoa makes a notable appearance as the fan-favorite antihero Lobo. Additionally, David Krumholtz and Emily Beecham join the cast as Kara’s parents, Zor-El and Alura.
### Staying Faithful to the Comic: Insights from David Krumholtz
With production wrapped, David Krumholtz recently shared his excitement about how closely the film adheres to its source material. Speaking to Nerdtropolis, he said, “It’s very true to the graphic novel that it’s based on, *Woman of Tomorrow*, very true, which is great. Plus, Lobo — which I can say, everybody knows that Jason Momoa is playing Lobo in it. So, it’s that comic plus Lobo.”
While keeping details about his character under wraps, Krumholtz added, “I’ll just say that I’m thrilled to be the next piece of telling the story of Krypton and further clarifying what the House of El is all about.”
### Release Date and What to Expect
Warner Bros. has set *Supergirl* for a theatrical release on June 26, 2026, with IMAX screenings included. If the schedule holds, audiences will get to see Milly Alcock’s Kara less than a year after her Superman introduction. The film promises a harsher, star-spanning tone that will distinguish it from other corners of the DCU.
Are you excited for this new cosmic adventure and the fresh perspective on Supergirl? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
https://bleedingcool.com/movies/supergirl-star-says-the-film-stays-very-true-to-source-material/