The DC cinematic universe has found another superhero for their big-screen adventures. Sasha Calle has won the role of Supergirl out of 425 auditions. Of Colombian ancestry, Calle will not only be the second big-screen Supergirl (after Helen Slater) but the first Latina actress to portray Superman's cousin, Kara Zor-El.
The Flash director Andy Muschietti selected Calle after reviewing hundreds of Zoom auditions alongside DC honcho Walter Hamada. Calle was not aware of the role she was auditioning for until far along the casting process which also included tests opposite Ezra Miller. Similar to Gal Gadot's experience auditioning for Wonder Woman, the goal was to discover a talented performer who would not be as recognizable in the role. Muschietti has a keen eye for casting new talent as he selected each of the child actors to portray the Loser's Club in It: Chapter One and It: Chapter Two.
“I saw more than four hundred auditions. The US, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia. The talent pool was truly amazing and it was very hard to make a decision, but we finally found an actress who was destined to play this role,” said Muschietti about the intense casting process.
The director informed Calle about landing the part of Supergirl via video call and has released the footage for all to enjoy:
Known to many as Lola Rosales on The Young and the Restless, Calle was nominated last year in the Outstanding Young Performer in a Drama Series category at the Daytime Emmys. While I've yet to see her act on-screen, I absolutely love the energy she has in that video with Muschietti. I feel as though she can bring a lot to the iconic character and I wish her nothing but the very best in taking flight as the silver screen's next Supergirl.