Milly Alcock, set to star as Supergirl in the DC Universe this summer, discussed potential fan backlash and criticism of the superhero genre in a recent interview. Drawing from her experience in House of the Dragon, she reflected on scrutiny faced by women in fandoms. Alcock also responded to comments from directors Martin Scorsese and Ridley Scott.
Milly Alcock will portray Supergirl in the upcoming film based on Tom King’s 2022 comic series Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, illustrated by Bilquis Evely. The movie, adapted by Ana Nogueira, follows Supergirl and young alien Ruthye Marye Knoll as they pursue Krem of the Yellow Hill across the galaxy after he kills Knoll’s father. It is scheduled for theatrical release on June 26 and features Matthias Schoenaerts as Krem, Eve Ridley as Ruthye Marye Knoll, David Krumholtz as Zor-El, Emily Beecham as Alura In-Ze, and Jason Momoa as Lobo. Alcock previously played young Rhaenyra Targaryen in HBO’s House of the Dragon spinoff from Game of Thrones and spoke to Vanity Fair about the intense fandom surrounding such roles. “It definitely made me aware that simply existing as a woman in that space is something that people comment on,” she said. “We have become very comfortable having this weird ownership of women’s bodies. I can’t really stop them. I can only be myself.” On criticism of superhero films from directors Martin Scorsese and Ridley Scott, Alcock acknowledged their achievements. “I get it. They’ve been around for fucking ever making phenomenal films,” she stated. “Not every film is for everyone. The beauty of art is that you can be selective.”
