Milly Alcock's 'punk rock' Supergirl takes flight as DC bets big on the Woman of Tomorrow
Milly Alcock stars as Supergirl in the upcoming DC Studios film 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow,' bringing a 'punk rock' edge to the character. The film, directed by Craig Gillespie, follows a jaded Kara on an intergalactic journey with Krypto the Superdog and a young woman seeking revenge. Alcock's brief appearance in 'Superman' generated strong audience interest ahead of the June 26 release.
- ▪Milly Alcock was cast as Supergirl after James Gunn envisioned a 'young punk rock girl' inspired by her role in 'House of the Dragon'.
- ▪Alcock filmed a cameo in 'Superman' before beginning work on her standalone film, which is set for release on June 26.
- ▪The film is directed by Craig Gillespie, known for 'I, Tonya' and 'Cruella,' and features a story centered on trauma, identity, and resilience.
- ▪Alcock connected with the character's humility and authenticity, seeing parallels between herself and the jaded but determined Kara.
- ▪Despite not growing up a major film fan, Alcock found acting to be a personal lifeline and creative outlet.
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Pop Culture NewsMilly Alcock’s ‘punk rock’ Supergirl takes flight as DC bets big on the Woman of TomorrowAustralian actor Milly Alcock stars as Supergirl in this summer's new DC Studios movie bearing her name.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Milly Alcock attends Warner Bros. "The Big Picture" CinemaCon 2026 at Caesars Palace, in Las Vegas, on April 14.David Jon / Getty Images for Warner Bros. Pictures fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 3, 2026, 2:57 PM EDTBy The Associated PressNot too long after James Gunn and Peter Safran stepped up to lead DC Studios into the future, they were riffing about Supergirl.
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