Milly Alcock discusses Supergirl role, audition process, and handling fan criticism
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In a recent interview, Milly Alcock detailed her journey to playing Kara Zor-El, also known as Supergirl, in the upcoming DC Studios film directed by Craig Gillespie and written by Ana Nogueira. Alcock, who first gained attention for her role as Rhaenyra Targaryen in HBO’s “House of the Dragon,” said she auditioned for Supergirl after a general meeting with DC Studios co-chairman Peter Safran in late 2023. She described flying from Australia to Atlanta for a screen test, feeling nervous due to the stakes involved. Alcock noted that her personal experience during the filmmaking process mirrored her character’s journey of facing and healing from pain. She also discussed training for two months, including stunt work and learning to throw punches, kicks, and falls. Alcock acknowledged that she initially hesitated about taking on a franchise role but later recognized it as a privilege. She said she tries to ignore toxic fans and trolls, though the article does not specify details of such backlash.
What’s reported
Milly Alcock plays Kara Zor-El (Supergirl) in the DC Studios film “Supergirl,” directed by Craig Gillespie and written by Ana Nogueira.
The film opens on June 26, 2026.
Alcock was cast after a general meeting with Peter Safran in late 2023, followed by a self-tape and a screen test in Atlanta.
She described the audition room as warm and said James Gunn made her feel comfortable and heard.
Alcock did two months of training, including morning workouts and two hours of stunt training, starting from zero.
She said the film’s story centers on a girl healing her relationship with herself through another young woman, not around love.
Alcock noted that she had not worked for a year after “House of the Dragon” except for a play, “The Crucible” on the West End.
She said she tries to ignore toxic fans and trolls, though specifics are not provided in the article.
Open questions
The article does not specify the nature or extent of toxic fan backlash Alcock referenced.
It does not provide details about the film’s plot beyond what Alcock described.
Key figures
Milly Alcock: Actor playing Supergirl
James Gunn: Writer-director of “Superman” and co-chairman/co-CEO of DC Studios
Peter Safran: Co-chairman and co-CEO of DC Studios
Craig Gillespie: Director of “Supergirl”
Ana Nogueira: Writer of “Supergirl”
Mickey Facchinello: Alcock’s stunt double
Sources: Variety
