Melissa Benoist has always surprised fans with her versatile acting — from her iconic role as Supergirl to heartfelt performances in dramas. But her newest role has taken everyone completely off guard.

In a stunning twist, Melissa Benoist is set to star as a troubled detective in a dark psychological thriller — a huge departure from the heroic and upbeat characters we’ve seen her play before. The film, titled “The Shadow Below,” dives into the mind of a woman chasing justice while haunted by her own past. Early reactions from insiders call her performance “chilling,” “transformative,” and “her most intense role yet.