Milly Alcock Addresses Superhero Backlash From Ridley Scott & Martin Scorsese

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Milly Alcock is aware of the backlash, and she’s rolling with it.

In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, the Australian actress explained that the criticism she’s receiving for playing a female superhero in the new Warner Bros. movie is something she expected.

It really highlighted how people notice and comment on a woman’s presence in that environment. It’s unsettling how comfortable society has become with scrutinizing women’s bodies, and there’s not much I can do to change others’ behavior – I can only stay true to myself.

Though Supergirl has its own dedicated fans, 25-year-old actress Milly Alcock is used to working with passionate audiences. She first gained recognition as a standout performer for playing young Rhaenyra Targaryen in the first season of HBO’s House of the Dragon, the prequel to Game of Thrones.

Audiences first saw Milly Alcock as Supergirl in a quick appearance in last year’s Superman movie, which kicked off the new DC Universe created by James Gunn and Peter Safran. The next film in the series, Supergirl, directed by Craig Gillespie, is scheduled to release this summer. Alcock had previously mentioned to Vanity Fair that she didn’t want to commit to another large franchise after finishing House of the Dragon, preferring to focus on more dramatic roles, like the one she had in Netflix’s Sirens with Julianne Moore. However, she later shared that she found it difficult to get new acting jobs for almost a year after that.

I was so s–t-scared that my life was over at 22. And, of course, it wasn’t.

Alcock’s worry about her career actually led her to try out for Supergirl. She even told Vanity Fair she essentially pushed herself to do it.

Emma D’Arcy, who plays Rhaenyra Targaryen, has faced criticism not only from passionate superhero fans but also from prominent filmmakers like Martin Scorsese and Ridley Scott, both of whom have voiced their disapproval of the superhero genre. Scorsese compared Marvel films to theme parks, stating they aren’t true cinema and lack depth in emotional and psychological storytelling. Scott was even more direct, calling the films “boring” and “just not good.”

Alcock understands not everyone enjoys superhero movies, and she’s okay with that.

I understand. They’ve been creating incredible movies for a very long time. It’s natural that not every film will appeal to every person – that’s the wonderful thing about art, you get to choose what you enjoy.

Opening in theaters on June 26th, Supergirl tells the story of Kara Zor-El, the last daughter of Krypton and Superman’s cousin. A new trailer released on Tuesday shows Kara struggling with being one of the last survivors of her planet, and her strong connection with her dog, Krypto. When Krypto is seriously injured by a villain named Krem of the Yellow Hills, the film turns into a desperate rescue mission, and eventually, a quest for revenge with the help of Ruthye Marye Knoll. The trailer also introduces Lobo, a famous and dangerous bounty hunter from outer space, suggesting that Kara’s story will soon involve even bigger and more cosmic threats.

The film stars Alice Alcock in the lead role, alongside Eve Ridley, Matthias Schoenaerts, David Krumholtz, and Emily Beecham. Jason Momoa will play Lobo, and David Corenswet returns as Clark Kent/Superman.

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2026-03-31 22:41