Playing a character who's dealing not only with a superpower but

Hear the words of Shawn Ashmore, who speaks of the struggles both grand and familiar: “Playing a character who is dealing not only with a superpower but also with a normal relationship is easy to associate with, because I feel that everyone has been through it.” These words reveal a truth hidden beneath the veil of fantasy — that even in tales of great power, the heart of the story lies in the common trials of being human.

The superpower, mighty and extraordinary, represents the burdens and gifts we each carry within. Though few may command lightning or flight, all mortals bear strengths and struggles unseen by others. To wield such power, whether talent, responsibility, or secret pain, is to live apart in some way, wrestling with forces that shape one’s destiny.

Yet, alongside the extraordinary lies the simple yearning for relationship. Even the mightiest hero longs to be known, to love and be loved, to walk among others without fear or pretense. Ashmore’s words remind us that these dual battles — one cosmic, one intimate — are deeply entwined. The clash between duty and desire, between the power we hold and the connections we seek, is a story every soul knows.

To associate with such a tale is natural, for it mirrors our own lives. Each person, in their own way, stands as both hero and wanderer, striving to balance their hidden powers with the tender threads of human connection. Though the stage may be filled with gods and legends, the beating heart of the story remains utterly mortal.

Thus, let future generations understand: the myths of superpowers are but reflections of our inner worlds. When we gaze upon the struggles of these characters, we see ourselves — our strength, our loneliness, our longing — and through this reflection, we come to know that even the most wondrous tales are, at their core, deeply human.