Supergirl star to make Arrowverse history in show’s final season
Azie Tesfai will make Arrowverse history by being the first actor to pen an episode as she tackles co-writing an installment of Supergirl’s final season.
Supergirl spin-off Superman & Lois is set to air on screens very shortly, but the show’s own sixth season is expected to return midseason. That sixth season will also be Supergirl‘s last.
During Supergirl season 6, star Azie Tesfai, who portrays Kelly Olsen on the show (the sister of legendary Superman character James Olsen) has reportedly written an episode. As revealed by Deadline, she co-wrote the twelfth episode alongside supervising producer J. Holtham.
Azie Tesfai is writing an episode of Supergirl season 6
Azie Tesfai is undoubtedly making history as she is the first cast member within the Arrowverse to have penned a teleplay for one of the episodes. Tesfai expressed her appreciation in being allowed the chance to pen the script, commenting:
"“I am so grateful to write for Supergirl’s final season. It’s been such an honor to play Kelly Olsen, a BIPOC and queer character in the DC universe… Working in our amazing writer’s room and co-writing an episode has been an immensely educational and empowering experience. Writing is such a passion for me and I’m excited to continue on this creative journey.”"
Tesfai has previously appeared in the likes of Jane the Virgin, Silicon Valley and Law & Order: SVU. Now she can add writer to her impressive résumé.
This will also be one of the Arrowverse episodes that will be directed by Arrowverse alum David Ramsey. Ramsey, who played John Diggle on Arrow for eight years, will be reprising the role in four episodes of Supergirl, Batwoman, The Flash and Superman and Lois and he is also set to play a mysterious and different character on DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. However, he will also be directing an episode of each show as well.
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Supergirl stars Melissa Benoist, Chyler Leigh, Katie McGrath, Jesse Rath, Nicole Maines, Azie Tesfai, Julie Gonzalo, Staz Nair and David Harewood. Jessica Queller, Robert Rovner, Ali Adler and Greg Berlanti write the series. Queller and Rovner both helm the sixth and final season and both serve as executive producers alongside Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and Rob Wright.
Berlanti Productions is producing the series in association with Warner Bros. Television. Supergirl will see the Girl of Steel take to the skies for the very last time in mid-2021.
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