The discussion about ‘Supergirl’ has taken a surprising turn from the movie itself to Milly Alcock, the leading star of the film.
The actress, who debuted as Kara Zor-El in ‘Superman’ and recently took on her own solo story in the same series, has been in the middle of a social media controversy recently, after former Superman actor Dean Cain posted comments about her appearance.
Dean Cain Faces Backlash Over ‘Supergirl’ Comments
Dean Cain posted a picture of Alcock in costume and asked the question: “Wait… if Supergirl’s skin is bulletproof, how does she have ear piercings?” The exchange got heated when another user likened Alcock to a fictional ape-like character, which led Cain to say that he laughed at the joke.
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Later, Cain said that he didn’t mean to imply Alcock was unattractive. But the encounter was soon the subject of criticism from fans on social media. Alcock was immediately defended by many viewers, who said that the actress is the latest in a long line of female artists who are subjected to uncalled-for criticism about their appearance.
It wasn’t just Cain’s comments that caused the backlash. It instead came from a greater dismay from fans that they feel discussions about actresses are more about looks than talent or performance.
Alcock’s supporters noted that she has already established herself in the industry with her impressive performances, particularly in ‘House of the Dragon’, and that it is unfair to make a judgment on whether she is the right person for the role of Supergirl based on her promotional photos.
Milly Alcock Has Already Prepared For The Spotlight And What Comes With It
Interestingly, Alcock anticipated this kind of attention long before Supergirl’s release. The actress was candid about the difficulties that women face when entering high-profile franchise roles earlier this year. She admitted that, from her time on ‘House of the Dragon’, there is a lot of talk about the characters beyond the show, and their looks.
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Alcock has taken a pragmatic approach to the criticism, rather than letting it affect her perspective. She knows that what people think is not in her control and decides to concentrate on what she can do. “Of course I want people to like me and the movie. But ultimately, it’s out of my control,” she told VanityFair.
That confidence could come in handy for the time being as Supergirl gets ready to make its theatrical debut. Director Craig Gillespie’s film shows a very different Kara Zor-El than audiences might expect. With the excitement growing, Alcock appears to be more concerned with what’s most important: bringing a new, unique Supergirl to the big screen, no matter the buzz.
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