Word count for selection using the Comic Script template

Hi all,
When using the Comic Script template, I find no way of showing the word count for the current selection (only for the full page). I can see the word count of my selection if I use the blank template, so I believe this has to do with how the Comic Script template is set up. Is it possible for me to still find the selection word count somehow, or add this feature by making a selection in some of the preferences meny etc.? I have been searching around but not been able to find it. I run Scrivener on Mac btw. Many thanks!