In a brilliant casting move from DC, the Princess of Westeros, Milly Alcock is set to soar the sky as the new Supergirl. All the DC fans can brace themselves for a deep dive into Superman’s extended family with this new development.
Milly is a 23-year-old Australian actress represented by CAA, Entertainment 360, Curtis Brown Group, and Goodman Genow. Alcock has starred in the hit Foxtel comedy-drama ‘Upright’ before she made her international debut. Now she is all set to make her DC debut.
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Milly Alcock’s ‘Supergirl’ Screen Tests
Milly, known for her breakout role in House of the Dragon, is donning the cape as Kara Zor-El in Warner Bros. ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’. The Hollywood Reporter confirmed Alcock’s leading role in this James Gunn-helmed DC venture. However, we might see the Supergirl in other DC projects before she gets the screen solo.
‘AACTA’ Award nominated star did the screen tests last week, captivating the DC Studios decision-makers, including James Gunn and Peter Safran. Milly faced competition from Meg Donnelly for the iconic role marking a significant shift for the Supergirl character in the DC Universe.
Gunn, expressing his excitement on social media, lauded Alcock’s versatility. “Milly is a fantastically talented young actor.” Gunn praised her, noting her breakthrough in ‘House of the Dragon. He assured fans that Alcock embodies the Supergirl envisioned by the creative minds behind the upcoming feature.
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Comic Book Roots Of Supergirl
Supergirl’s roots trace back to Action Comics No. 252, created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino. Milly steps into a role previously portrayed by Helen Slater in the 1984 Supergirl film and Melissa Benoist in the CW series. Gunn and Safran’s vision promises a fresh take on the character, exploring her unique background and contrasting upbringing with Superman.
James emphasized that this Supergirl is not the familiar one audiences have seen before. She stands in stark contrast to Superman, being raised on a remnant of Krypton, witnessing the demise of her people before arriving on Earth.
He said, “We will see the difference between Superman, who was sent to Earth and raised by loving parents from the time he was an infant, versus Supergirl, raised on a rock, a chip off of Krypton, who watched everyone around her die and be killed in terrible ways for the first 14 years of her life and then come to Earth.”
‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’ adds to Chapter 1 of DC’s cinematic journey under the creative helm of James Gunn and Peter Safran. The slate includes other exciting projects like ‘The Brave and the Bold,’ a Batman feature, and a TV series featuring Viola Davis as Amanda Waller from Suicide Squad.
As Milly Alcock steps into the superhero spotlight, the anticipation builds for the next chapter of the DC Universe — a chapter promising a Supergirl saga that defies expectations.
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