Milly Alcock, the Australian star of House of the Dragon, has disclosed the unconventional way she learned she had been cast as Supergirl in the upcoming DC film. The 26-year-old actress received a text message from DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn containing a Deadline article announcing her role, rather than a phone call.
Alcock had flown from Sydney to Atlanta for her first-ever screen test after submitting a self-tape for the secretive project. Ten days later, the news arrived via Gunn's text. 'This is crazy, what have I done?' she recalled thinking. Days later, she was back on a 24-hour flight to film a cameo in the upcoming Superman film.
DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran said Gunn's vision for Supergirl was inspired by Alcock's performance in House of the Dragon, describing the character as 'a young punk rock girl who is just totally badass and tough.' Safran noted that despite Alcock's brief 12-second appearance in Superman, audiences were eager to see more of her.
The Supergirl film, directed by Craig Gillespie, follows a jaded Kara who witnessed the destruction of Krypton and lost everyone she knew, contrasting sharply with the well-adjusted Superman. Alcock found an unexpected connection with the character, saying, 'Kara surprisingly reminded me a lot of myself... There's a lot of humility in her.'
Filming for the Supergirl movie, set for release on 26 June, has been intense, with Alcock balancing stunts, action, and a relentless promotional tour. Safran described the film as 'a really original and unique take on a superhero movie' that appeals beyond superhero fans.
