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Milly Alcock, renowned for her role in “Supergirl,” is preparing for potential public criticism as the film gears up for its June debut. She notes that women who take on roles in beloved franchises often find themselves under intense scrutiny just for being part of the project.
In an interview with Vanity Fair that coincided with the unveiling of the film’s latest trailer, Alcock spoke candidly about the challenges of leading a major DC film. She reflected on how her experience with “House of the Dragon,” the acclaimed “Game of Thrones” spinoff that catapulted her into the limelight, has equipped her to handle the pressures of being in the public eye.
“My time on ‘House of the Dragon’ made me realize that as a woman in this industry, simply existing can generate commentary,” Alcock shared, drawing parallels between her roles in both high-profile series.
She continued, “Our society has grown accustomed to this peculiar sense of ownership over women’s bodies, which is something I find concerning.”
“We have become very comfortable having this weird ownership of women’s bodies.”
Alcock said she’s been having “crazy dreams” about standing before a tsunami, which she links to fears about leading a major superhero film.
Despite her concerns, Alcock said audience reactions are out of her hands.
“Of course I’m scared,” said Alcock. “Of course, I want people to like me and the movie. But, ultimately, it’s out of my control.”
The latest “Supergirl” trailer has already racked up nearly 2 million views on YouTube within its first three hours. It features a cameo by actor David Corenswet, who starred alongside Alcock in the latest “Superman” film.
Alcock noted that after appearing in the smash-hit “House of the Dragon,” she initially swore she’d never act in another large franchise.
That changed after she was unemployed for nearly a year and feared her career was “over at 22.”
Alcock said she “bullied” herself into auditioning for “Supergirl” and ended up bagging the part.
She also responded to criticism from veteran directors, including Martin Scorsese, who have expressed dislike of the superhero genre.
“Whenever a new wave comes along, there’s going to be criticism towards it,” said Alcock. “Not every film is for everyone. The beauty of art is that you can be selective about your taste.”
Alcock is originally from Australia and appeared in the 2025 Netflix miniseries “Sirens.” She joined the “Game of Thrones” universe as Rhaenyra Targaryen in the debut season of “House of the Dragon.”
“Supergirl” hits theaters this June.