The New 'Supergirl' Trailer Is Filled With Krypto, Lobo, and '60s Soul
Key Points:
- The 1967 song "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" by Jimmy Ruffin features prominently in the new trailer for the upcoming DC film Supergirl, adding emotional depth to the story of Kara Zor-El and Ruthye Marye Knoll.
- Ruthye, played by Eve Ridley, seeks Kara's help to avenge her parents' deaths caused by the villain Krem of the Yellow Hills, who also harms Kara’s dog, Krypto.
- The film, inspired by the comic series Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, explores themes of loss, friendship, and healing as Kara and Ruthye confront their broken hearts.
- Jason Momoa appears as Lobo in a notable role not present in the source material, while David Corenswet makes a brief cameo as Superman, blending action and humor in the trailer.
- Directed by Craig Gillespie and co-starring Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, and Emily Beecham, Supergirl is set to release on June 26.