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James Gunn: Supergirl now messy like male heroes

James Gunn Champions a 'Messy' Supergirl in New DC Teaser Trailer
James Gunn: Supergirl now messy like male heroes
In a refreshing take on superhero storytelling, DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has revealed that the upcoming Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow will feature a flawed and imperfect version of the iconic character, allowing her to be "messy" in ways male superheroes have long enjoyed. This comes alongside the release of the film's first teaser trailer, which showcases Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El in a raw, unpolished light. The teaser, unveiled by Warner Bros., introduces audiences to a Supergirl who's far from the polished ideal often seen in female-led superhero films. It opens with Kara celebrating her birthday in a decidedly human way: getting drunk, dancing solo, and hyping herself up with affirmations like "23 will be the best year yet." But it's not all light-hearted; the clip quickly shifts to high-stakes action, where Kara unleashes her powers— heat vision , super strength against villains, and soaring into space. A poignant line underscores her contrast to…