The recent casting of Milly Alcock as the DCU’s Supergirl has certainly sparked a positive response. James Gunn, the director and writer behind the upcoming Superman movie, showed his support for the decision, revealing that Alcock was his first choice for the role. Alcock herself also expressed her excitement about joining the franchise on her Instagram account. Additionally, Tom King, the writer of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, extended his congratulations to Alcock, affirming her as a perfect fit for the role.
Following months of speculation and last week’s rumors of two front-runners, Alcock ultimately secured the coveted role of Supergirl in the James Gunn and Peter Safran’s rebooted franchise. Her portrayal as young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel series had already made her a favorite among fans. Despite strong competition from others in the running, such as Emilia Jones and Supergirl voice actress Meg Donnelly, the decision to cast Alcock was well-received among supporters.
Although it’s yet to be revealed when Supergirl will make her debut in the new DC Universe, her casting has now been confirmed. Rumors suggest she may appear in the upcoming Superman: Legacy. Furthermore, the character is set to receive her first solo project in the movie Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, which was announced as part of the first wave of projects from the new team at DC Studios. Director James Gunn has also hinted that this new iteration of Supergirl will explore its own unique and “much more hardcore” take on the character. As we eagerly anticipate her official debut, fans have already started to imagine Alcock in the role, with various interpretations of the casting surfacing on social media.
