Behind the Scenes of Melissa Benoist’s Supergirl Directing Debut

Some folks are unable to just do it all—they can do it all and extra. 

Previously this year, Melissa Benoistdirected her 1st episode of Supergirl. Benoist also transpires to engage in Supergirl‘s title character, Supergirl, which means she was probable directing herself in extra than just a number of scenes, although also directing her costars and an entire crew. A thirty day period afterwards she introduced she’s anticipating her 1st kid, so we could as nicely all go home (as if we weren’t currently there) and just let Melissa Benoist operate matters (soon after she’s experienced a bit of a relaxation). 

In advance of the episode airs on Might three, E! News has your 1st glance guiding the scenes at Benoist’s directing debut! In the images under, you can see her giving way to costars David Harewood and Jon Cryer, although also hunting intently at some monitors, occasionally dressed as Melissa and occasionally as Kara Danvers. 

The episode, titled “Deus Lex Machina,” focuses very a bit on Lex as he places collectively an intricate prepare to carry Lena closer to him, defeat Leviathan’s most current assault, and pit Supergirl and crew in opposition to Leviathan. We also get some Lex backstory, which explains how he received so well-liked soon after Disaster. 

It airs Sunday, Might three at nine p.m., and you can see the images of Benoist’s directing debut under! 

Supergirl airs Sundays at nine p.m. on The CW.