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Supergirl Writer Ana Nogueira Says Kara Zor-El Is Messy, Traumatized and Unlike Any Superhero We’ve Seen Before

Podcast: Entertain Me! with Heather Brooker
Published: Jun 25, 2026
Duration seconds: 657
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Summary

KFI host and entertainment reporter Heather Brooker talks with  Supergirl writer Ana Nogueira about bringing a more emotionally complex Kara Zor-El to the big screen. Nogueira opens up about writing Supergirl as messy, wounded and deeply human, working with DC Studios co-head James Gunn, adapting elements from Woman of Tomorrow , and why Milly Alcock was the perfect actress to bring this version of Kara to life. Don't forget to subscribe to Entertain Me and follow Heather on Instagram @theheatherbrooker! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.