Melissa Benoist Interview: From Glee & Supergirl to The Girls on the Bus

[@ColliderLadiesNight]

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[@celebro469]

I was about 6 yrs old when I saw Christopher Reeve fly in a movie theater with my dad. When Supergirl came out I am now a father of 2 girls and they were glued to the TV. Thank you Melissa for giving me that experience.

[@yassvaritaass]

I’m actually going to cry. I’ve been such a fan of hers since Glee and its so nice to see people acknowledge and ask her about it (respectfully, given what she went through) ❤ Awesome interview!

[@jaylock6143]

I absolutely love Melissa Benoist, she’s just so real and genuine and I could honestly watch her for hours. Both my favourite shows are Supergirl and glee and I love her in both of them

[@user-yk9qp1fv5f]

She looks absolutely beautiful. I think the “creator” def tried to sabotage her character on glee and after everything was said , I was just proud of her to go to supergirl and still find herself working. She looks like she’s doing so well & she’s always been such a charm. Adore the girl and glad many still look forward to seeing her!

[@PlanetaSofia]

I love her, she will be forever my supergirl. I hope Girls on the Bus finds a new home, it show has potential and the dynamic between the four ladies is amazing.

[@ryanabate1981]

I really wish it would have a new home only that is never going to happen. Max was the Hail Mary to begin with. They didn't want it there, it was supposed to be on the CW as part of their new line up, only that feel through because of the time slot didn't really fit the demographic they were shooting for. So then it got bounced around to Net Flix who actually bit and showed interest but Warner owned some rights and blocked it. So Max was the compromise. Max just doesn't have the viewers the show shoots for, was not going to work and they knew it. But unless Warner releases their rights, I don't see it going anywhere else

[@nadadoyle8926]

Love Melissa Benoist and loved Girls on the Bus. So sorry that it was canceled.

[@facundobaldivia1914]

The show was hard to sell. People on US don't live politics like Latinoamerica. Also, the scripts doesn't try to do a social critic. I feel more like "you are guilty". The scripts need more attention. The actors were great, and have a chemistry.

[@ronsolly9880]

I am a fan of Melissa, didn't see her in Glee but all episodes of Supergirl , the movie Sundogs & of course - Girls on the Bus . A fine actress & also a good mother.

[@lingenberry]

Great interview. I’m always so intrigued by her perspective. Love how Melissa said rehearsal is her favorite part of the process because cast members have said she could glance at a giant monologue in a script and just have it ready immediately. She learns fast, but loves to harness as much artistic potential from it.

[@KingVernourm]

❤❤Melissa Benoist such a charm and amazing actress

[@gabrielrodriguez2355]

I'm glad Melissa is doing great 👍 😊

[@samredd1130]

Collider Ladies Night always exudes positive vibes and this video especially so. I was introduced to Melissa in Glee but didn't truly appreciate her until Supergirl. However, I'm always rooting for her now.

[@thack05]

Great interview Perri and loved you having Melissa on there.

[@UberWarriorGirl]

Thank you for this fantastic interview! Thank you for asking postive, thoughtful and enlightening questions that actually help us learn more about the industry, the actor's and producer's process, and more about Melissa. I especially appreciate the questions and prompts about learning from past experiences, going forward and supporting each other. 👏👏👏

[@cjmsja]

Great interview! Great questions! Loved everything about it. I definitely will be subscribing and keeping up with your show ❤️ Melissa is a wonderful human, wishing her the best!

[@ShermerHighSchool]

Great interview! I wish Girls on the bus would continue. Bummer.

[@eolair]

It was great to hear shout out to John Basil by Melissa. He is an incredible teacher and director, and was a mentor to me many years ago also. Sadly, he passed away last month.

[@thetannerschmidt]

absolutely love Melissa!!! this interview is amazing

[@KennethKralyJr]

Super great interview Perri. Melissa Benoist is my Supergirl Kara Zor-EL and she was so great in the role and love Melissa in all her roles ❤🥰💙

[@CWazBroadwayBandGeek]

Absolutely amazing interview! Melissa literally just radiates sunshine. 🥹❤️👏🏻

[@deltasceptile7805]

7:40 On a similar topic to Hook, I watched Pan in theaters back in 2015 when I was 22. It was such a disaster that completely missed the point of Peter Pan, but right as it cut to black the credits started, there was one little girl who said in complete awe, "That was amazing!" That reaction made me smile and immediately took me back to my first time watching movies like Treasure Planet that meant so much to me. As bad as Pan was to people like me, it made such a impression on that girl that she'll probably remember forever. Melissa Benoit's experience with Hook made me think about how that girl had something very similar to her with Pan despite the fact that many consider to be a lesser movie.

[@Hellsing7747]

I really liked that interview. I didn't know about " the girls on the bus". I guess I'm going to watch it now.

[@jimondang6067]

I absolutely adore Melissa! I loved her as Supergirl! She did such an amazing job in that role! I know Hollywood makes their own choices, but I wish she would be the cinema Supergirl. I also love her singing. I've been into music since I was a kid, and love listening to Melissa sing! She is such a talented actress and singer. She was amazing in Glee! I also think that she is such a down to earth and sweet person! I will always be a fan of hers! I also know that she went through some difficult times a long time ago, and amd so glad that she has a good husband and sweet baby now!😍😍😍❤❤❤

[@DorothyOzmaLover]

Whoooo! Melissa is such a force so this is such a thrill!

[@user-lb4by3gu3s]

Dropped everything to watch this love Melissa 😊😊

[@donya._.m0hammadi104]

I NEED season 2 of girls on the bus

[@ColliderLadiesNight]

💯

[@ronsolly9880]

@@ColliderLadiesNight I would like season 2 as well

[@fabianodigiorgio8679]

The beautiful and special Melissa benoist ❤

[@marcellemccalla6325]

I really missed her. She's so funny and kind

[@JonnySuite13]

Looks like Peri found a kindred spirit in Melissa.

[@helenaaraujo6324]

Melissa is so sweet

[@happykt]

I love Good and Plenty and Juju Fruits. I just had a box of Good and Plenty 2 days ago but it raises my blood pressure.

[@fabianodigiorgio8679]

Very beautiful Melissa ❤

[@omarelk194]

I didn’t know it Girls on the Bus was cancelled. Booo!

[@ColliderLadiesNight]

We second that boo.

[@vincekhchow3405]

Melissa benoist you are my favourite actress and singer and you are my favourite Super girl and I love you so much Melissa benoist ❤❤❤

[@supergirlvideoclips894]

Can't wait to see what Brunettelisa .. I mean Melissa is doing next.

[@tripradistawendraludong3558]

Melissa Benoist ❤❤❤❤❤

[@mohamaddanielshaffiquebroh2995]

Why Melissa Benoist as Kara Danvers left Supergirl?

[@jonathanpowell7256]

Melissa was also amazing in the 'Waco' miniseries.😊

[@alvinmedina7121]

I meet Melissa in nyc , she is lovely .

[@Miss_Morgendorffer]

Easily one of the most likeable people on earth. ❤

[@hemillyribeiro5590]

[@Anzy.99]

I went from a "hater" (not really, just didn't like her character) in Glee to a huge fan in Supergirl. The range of annoying puppy girl to action hero is huge

[@Azjayfox]

Melissa's fella is one lucky sod

[@hugh-jasole]

Man shes even hotter now than when Supergirl was on the air

[@darekwalukiewicz7994]

Why don't sit on prison or cosplay superman from injustice

[@michaelcane2024]

Really? You were surprised a series adapted from a book written by a scribe who followed around a wildly unpopular and condescending Hillary Clinton and propagates a simplified grotesquely naive lionized 1940s DC Comics view of journalism and repeats NYC/DC/LA neoliberal bubble views of politics aired on Max the streaming service brought to us by the people who own CNN didn't resonate with audiences and was cancelled? What exactly was supposed to be the entertainment or informational value of this series? Episode 5 of a 10 episode series opens with full frontal male nudity, did that not clue anyone in charge of this series that the story is empty and the plot is hollow?

[@sharpaycutie2]

She is TOO talented for these garbage roles she been getting. 😢 the writing can’t even support her actual skills💔💔💔💔