The upcoming DCU film "Supergirl" is generating unexpected social media buzz ahead of its premiere, all thanks to a piece of official movie merchandise. The item, a metal art print sold on the official DC Shop, features artwork by Bilquis Evely, the artist from the "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow" comic series. The image depicts Kara Zor-El alongside several alien characters in a style faithful to the source material.
However, eagle-eyed fans quickly noticed that one of the background aliens bears a striking resemblance to Lexo Sooger, a deleted background character from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi." Even the character's dangling necklace appears to be nearly identical.
After the discovery went viral, the product page was promptly removed from the official DC Shop. The original link now leads to a 404 error.
Interestingly, the "Supergirl" film itself does feature a long-necked alien character named Screecher, who shares some visual similarities with Lexo Sooger.
However, there are distinct differences between the two, such as Screecher's mouth and the design of the back of its head. This has left the public unclear whether the controversy stems from a misuse of reference materials, a design mix-up, or an error in the final artistic rendering.
With neither DC nor Lucasfilm officially commenting on why a "Star Wars" alien appeared in "Supergirl" promotional art, the blunder has fueled ongoing fan speculation. The general consensus is that DC pulled the merchandise to prevent further controversy, rather than hinting at an actual crossover between the two major franchises.
via： The Direct