House of the Dragon star Milly Alcock and Supergirl the comic book character. Image: Instagram via @millyalcock and @domstar8
‘House of the Dragon’s’ Milly Alcock soars DC as new Supergirl
House of the Dragon sensation Milly Alcock takes flight as DC Universe’s Supergirl for next year’s cinematic spectacle, Superman: Legacy.
House of the Dragon star Milly Alcock and Supergirl the comic book character. Image: Instagram via @millyalcock and @domstar8
Get ready for a fresh face in the DC universe, as House of the Dragon star Milly Alcock dons the iconic cape to become the new Supergirl.
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MILLY ALCOCK IS SUPERGIRL
Following Sasha Callie’s stint in The Flash, Alcock is set to make her debut in next year’s blockbuster, Superman: Legacy.
In an exciting announcement on social media, DC Studios co-head James Gunn confirmed Alcock’s entry into the superhero realm. He welcomed her with open arms according to EntertainmentWeekly.
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MILLY ALCOCK: GIRL ON FIRE
Alcock, known for her breakout role in House of the Dragon, takes on the mantle of Supergirl alongside Hollywood heavyweights David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult, who will portray Superman, Lois Lane, and Lex Luthor, respectively.
But that’s not all; Alcock is set to headline her own Supergirl movie, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, based on Tom King’s acclaimed comics series.
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MILLY ALCOCK’S AUDITION PROCESS
The casting decision was preceded by speculation, with Milly Alcock emerging victorious over contenders like Meg Donnelly, Cailee Spaeny, and Emilia Jones.
Alcock’s rise to fame began with House of the Dragon, HBO’s captivating Game of Thrones spinoff.
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SUPERMAN: LEGACY CAST
Milly Alcock’s portrayal of the younger Rhaenyra Targaryen garnered acclaim, and she shared the Golden Globes stage with co-star Emma D’Arcy when the show won Best Drama in 2023.
In Superman: Legacy, Alcock joins a stellar cast, including Skyler Gisondo, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Sean Gunn, Sara Sampaio, and María Gabriela de Faría.
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GODS AND MONSTERS
The movie, set to hit theatres on 11 July 2025, is a cornerstone of DC Studios’ ambitious Gods and Monsters cinematic universe.
As for Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, details are scarce, but the comic’s premise hints at Kara grappling with her purpose on Earth.
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WOMAN OF TOMORROW
Sent to protect her baby cousin (Superman), she discovers he doesn’t need her, leading her into an intergalactic adventure against those who destroyed an alien world.
With Alcock taking flight as Supergirl, the DC universe is poised for an exhilarating new chapter. Stay tuned for more updates on this cosmic journey into the superhero landscape.
