Milly Alcock is taking to the skies as the fresh-faced Supergirl in the UK cinemas from June 25 – and boy, are we ready for lift-off! The Aussie actress, who's already wowed audiences with her regal turn in HBO's House of the Dragon, is set to bring a new kind of heroism to the DC Comics universe. And, trust us, she's got some serious cape-titude.
Kara Zor-El – Supergirl to you and me – may have superhuman strength, laser vision, and supersonic hearing on her side, but this cinematic outing will be all about her forging a path that's uniquely hers. Not a copycat cousin of the Man of Steel (although she does share some seriously cool powers), Alcock's Supergirl is shaping up to be a true trailblazer.
This marks a major milestone for the iconic character, who last soared onto our screens over four decades ago courtesy of Helen Slater. And what's made Milly tick? The producers reckon it's all down to her standout performance in House of the Dragon, which left critics singing and proved she's got the chops to lead a major franchise.
Milly may be flying high, but don't think this is just another case of 'actress lands big role' – she's been carving out a career that's all her own. With early starts in Aussie productions like Upright and Sirens, it's clear she's got the magic to make even the most iconic characters shine.
Craig Gillespie, at the helm of this new adventure, is adamant that Supergirl will be her own woman – no Superman-sized shoes to fill here! The film's a key part of DC's broader reboot, with producers Peter Safran and James Gunn aiming for stories that genuinely resonate with modern fans. And with Alcock as your guide, buckle up for a ride that'll leave you soaring.