Milly Alcock: Punk Rock Supergirl

0:00On April 30, DC Studios is going all in on a fresh Supergirl with Millie Alcock, the 26-year-old Aussie who blew up as young Ranera Inn, House of the Dragon. They're calling her a punk rock badass version in the upcoming film Woman of Tomorrow, hitting theaters June 26th. Co-CEO's James Gunn and Peter Safran handpicked her for that tough unseen edge on the character. She landed the gig, fast self-tape request, right after her breakout, then her first ever screen test with a 24-hour flight from Sydney to, Atlanta. Back in her hotel, she had this gut feeling something big was coming. 10 days later, Gunn just texted her the deadline article, announcing her as the new Woman of Steel. No call needed. Audiences lost it over her 12-second cameo in the Superman movie folks wanted way more of her right away. Safran says, she's the real deal, authentically tough. Unlike Superman's wholesome earth upbringing, Cara watched her plan in blow-up, lost everyone,

1:01and had to survive solo, which hits close to home 4, Alcock. Now she's deep in promo madness, jetting from Kyoto to Vegas on just two hours of sleep to hype the film to theater owners. She calls it an original superhero flick for everybody, not just fans, and with stunts, action, and emotion packed in, the ride's just starting. Alcock's wrapping her head around the fame action figures with her face feel weird after a life of disappearing into roles. She's leaning into that humility and realness that drew everyone to her, staying true while the spotlight blasts on. Big skies ahead for this Supergirl. That's her global news today update, AI powered and always on.