DC Studios Seeds a New Supergirl Era with Milly Alcock
In a bold shift for the DC Universe, Milly Alcock, the performer recognized for her portrayal of Rhaenyra Targaryen on the hit series House of the Dragon, is stepping into the cape of Supergirl in a fresh phase led by DC Studios co presidents Peter Safran and James Gunn. The move signals a deliberate reinvention of the character within a connected film slate aimed at unifying stories and heroes across the DCU for audiences in Canada and the United States.
James Gunn confirmed Alcock’s casting for the film Supergirl: Women of Tomorrow through a post on Instagram this week. He praised Alcock as a young actress with notable talent and confirmed that she will bring to life Kara Zor-El as envisioned by the creative minds behind the project. The note from Gunn positions Alcock as a central figure in what the studio describes as a cohesive DCU, a setting where the hero’s early life is shaped by hardship and resilience, echoing the tone of contemporary comic storytelling.
Screenwriter Ana Nogueira is slated to write the screenplay for the adaptation, which draws from Tom King and Bilquis Evely’s acclaimed Supergirl: Women of Tomorrow comic series. While the studio has announced the writer, the director attachment remains to be determined as the project progresses toward production. This development highlights DC Studios’ commitment to translating beloved graphic novels into feature films that fit a broader, interconnected universe.
The film forms part of a broader reboot track under the Gods and Monsters banner, a 2023 initiative unveiled by Gunn and Safran. The aim is to harmonize characters and narratives across the DC franchise, ensuring a consistent canon and a seamless storytelling experience for fans across North America, including Canada and the United States. The reboot approach focuses on strong character foundations while weaving new origin stories into a unified timeline.
Early discussions from the studio indicated that Supergirl would present a more formidable, determined version of the hero. The origin arc is expected to explore Kara Zor-El’s challenging journey, including the harsh realities she faced in her youth, while reframing her path toward a heroic future. The narrative intention is to deepen the moral and emotional stakes behind the Supergirl persona, aligning with contemporary superhero storytelling that resonates with diverse audiences.
Beyond Alcock’s casting, the DC slate has featured Colombian-American actor Sasha Calle stepping into the Supergirl role in the 2023 film The Flash. Calle’s involvement marks a recent chapter in the live-action portrayal of the character, while the new project centers on Alcock as the lead. In addition, David Corenswet is set to portray Superman in the upcoming feature Superman: Legacy, a Gunn-scripted and -directed installment expected to arrive in theaters in 2025, continuing the studio’s plans for a more interconnected universe.