Milly Alcock, set to star as the titular hero in the upcoming DCU film "Supergirl," recently opened up about navigating fan attention and public scrutiny. She revealed that she became accustomed to being under the spotlight and acutely aware of how women in the entertainment industry often become targets of commentary during her time on "House of the Dragon," the "Game of Thrones" prequel series.
Alcock garnered critical acclaim and audience praise for her breakout role as the young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in "House of the Dragon." Following this success, she was cast by James Gunn to portray Kara Zor-El in the rebooted DC Universe, making a cameo appearance in "Superman" and now officially headlining "Supergirl." She is expected to continue her involvement in multiple DCU projects going forward.
During an interview with "Vanity Fair," Alcock discussed the impact of fan culture on actors, stating, "That experience made me realize that as a woman, just existing in that space, you're going to be commented on." She also noted that societal discussions about women's appearances and bodies have evolved into a "strange sense of ownership," but she believes she cannot stop these voices and can only focus on being herself.
She also confessed that after wrapping "House of the Dragon," she briefly considered avoiding large-scale franchise projects. However, after a year without work, she began to feel anxious, even fearing that her career, at just 22, was stagnating. Alcock recounted, "I was genuinely terrified, I felt like my life was over, but that wasn't the case."
Furthermore, Alcock expressed an open-minded perspective regarding criticisms of superhero films from directors like Martin Scorsese and Ridley Scott. She acknowledged that these filmmakers have created many excellent movies and that everyone holds different views on art. "Not every film is for everyone," she said, "the beauty of art lies in choice."
The interview also coincided with the release of the latest "Supergirl" preview, which features an expanded role for Jason Momoa's Lobo, a brief appearance by David Corenswet as Superman, and the revelation that Krypto the Superdog has only three days left to live.
"Supergirl" is slated for release in 2026.
via： Vanity Fair