Supergirl Writer to Pen Wonder Woman Script, Emphasizes Complex Female Characters

Anna Norguera, the screenwriter behind "Supergirl," is set to write the script for the upcoming "Wonder Woman" film. Norguera shared her creative philosophy, stressing the importance of portraying female characters as multifaceted and complex, rather than adhering to a single heroic archetype.

Norguera found "Supergirl" appealing because the character differed significantly from her previous impressions of Wonder Woman. She believes women are inherently diverse, and this diversity should be reflected in characters. "It's one of the most interesting parts of writing," she said, "that different types of female heroes can be written simultaneously. Women in reality are very different, and that's what I want to show in my work."

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It's one of the most interesting parts of writing, that different types of female heroes can be written simultaneously. Women in reality are very different, and that's what I want to show in my work.

Drawing from her experience as an actress, Norguera believes all screenwriters should engage with acting. This background allows her to intuitively understand how characters drive a story, rather than merely designing plot points from an external perspective. She emphasizes that a character's desires, not the writer's agenda, should propel the narrative forward. This approach ensures characters possess agency and are not simply tools for the writer's voice.

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The parts we try to hide don't disqualify us from being heroes.

Norguera acknowledged the challenges and intersections of working on multiple DC Universe projects but views them as "good problems." She believes the core of a female hero lies not in strength, but in completeness, including flaws and trauma. "The parts we try to hide don't disqualify us from being heroes," she stated.

Ultimately, Norguera hopes audiences understand that heroes are not flawless individuals but those who integrate their imperfections. "Conversely, those are the 'special ingredients' that make us heroes," she explained. "When you learn to integrate those difficult aspects of yourself, you might become the most suitable hero to save someone as lost as you are."

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When you learn to integrate those difficult aspects of yourself, you might become the most suitable hero to save someone as lost as you are.