In a major casting announcement, Milly Alcock, known for her portrayal of young Rhaenyra Targaryen in HBO's "House of the Dragon," is set to play the iconic role of Supergirl in the upcoming DC Universe film, "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow."
The film is based on the DC Comics run by Tom King and Bilquis Evely and is a part of the new DC Universe spearheaded by James Gunn and Peter Safran.
Despite the absence of a confirmed director for the project, Ana Nogueira, known for her work on "The Vampire Diaries," was hired to write the screenplay in November. James Gunn, who confirmed Alcock's casting on Instagram, has not provided details on when Alcock will make her superhero debut.
The casting of Alcock as Supergirl raises speculation about her potential appearance alongside Superman in the upcoming film "Superman: Legacy." While the filming timeline for "Superman: Legacy" remains uncertain, the early announcement of Alcock's casting suggests a possible introduction of Supergirl alongside her Kryptonian cousin.
Milly Alcock, an Australian-born actress, gained recognition for her role in the "Game of Thrones" prequel series, where she portrayed the young Targaryen princess. The character was later taken over by Emma D'Arcy as the series advanced 10 years in time.
Supergirl, also known as Kara Zor-El, has been portrayed by various actresses in recent years, including Melissa Benoist in the long-running CBS and CW series "Supergirl" and Sasha Calle in the 2023 feature film "The Flash." Gunn emphasises a fresh start for the new DC Universe, distancing it from previous iterations.
The 2022 comic book run of "Woman of Tomorrow" offers a unique take on Supergirl's origin story. Unlike the traditional narrative of escaping Krypton as an infant, Kara witnesses her home planet's destruction until the age of 14, making her character, in Gunn's words, "much more hardcore" and diverging from the familiar Supergirl archetype.
Milly Alcock takes the role of Supergirl in upcoming DC film
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In a major casting announcement, Milly Alcock, known for her portrayal of young Rhaenyra Targaryen in HBO's "House of the Dragon," is set to play the iconic role of Supergirl in the upcoming DC Universe film, "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow."
The film is based on the DC Comics run by Tom King and Bilquis Evely and is a part of the new DC Universe spearheaded by James Gunn and Peter Safran.
Despite the absence of a confirmed director for the project, Ana Nogueira, known for her work on "The Vampire Diaries," was hired to write the screenplay in November. James Gunn, who confirmed Alcock's casting on Instagram, has not provided details on when Alcock will make her superhero debut.
The casting of Alcock as Supergirl raises speculation about her potential appearance alongside Superman in the upcoming film "Superman: Legacy." While the filming timeline for "Superman: Legacy" remains uncertain, the early announcement of Alcock's casting suggests a possible introduction of Supergirl alongside her Kryptonian cousin.
Milly Alcock, an Australian-born actress, gained recognition for her role in the "Game of Thrones" prequel series, where she portrayed the young Targaryen princess. The character was later taken over by Emma D'Arcy as the series advanced 10 years in time.
Supergirl, also known as Kara Zor-El, has been portrayed by various actresses in recent years, including Melissa Benoist in the long-running CBS and CW series "Supergirl" and Sasha Calle in the 2023 feature film "The Flash." Gunn emphasises a fresh start for the new DC Universe, distancing it from previous iterations.
The 2022 comic book run of "Woman of Tomorrow" offers a unique take on Supergirl's origin story. Unlike the traditional narrative of escaping Krypton as an infant, Kara witnesses her home planet's destruction until the age of 14, making her character, in Gunn's words, "much more hardcore" and diverging from the familiar Supergirl archetype.
