Milly Alcock is the newest actress to portray Supergirl, and she chose not to consult previous Supergirl actors – a sensible decision, given the character’s long history. Since her first appearance in 1959, Supergirl has become a significant part of the DC Universe and has been played by many different actors. Melissa Benoist famously played her in the television series Supergirl (2015-2021), and Sasha Calle portrayed her in the 2023 film The Flash. Now, Milly Alcock, known for her role in House of the Dragon, will take on the role of Kara Zor-El in the DCU, first appearing briefly in Superman before starring in her own Supergirl movie.
Milly Alcock, the current Supergirl, recently told Vanity Fair that she didn’t feel the need to connect with previous actresses who played the role. She explained that they’re simply people with their own lives, and there isn’t an inherent connection between them. She emphasized wanting to treat her colleagues as individuals, sharing that she didn’t seek advice from Julianne Moore during filming of Sirens. Alcock believes it’s important to respect that actors aren’t obligated to offer guidance.
Several actresses have played Supergirl over the years, each contributing to the character’s history. Helen Slater was the first to bring Supergirl to life on screen in the 1984 film. Later, Laura Vandervoort portrayed Supergirl in the TV series Smallville. Both Slater and Vandervoort continued to be involved in the DC Universe connected to Supergirl: Slater played Kara’s mother, Lara-El, on Smallville, and then became the adoptive mother, Eliza Danvers, on the Supergirl series. Vandervoort later appeared on Supergirl as the villain Indigo.
Besides those mentioned, several other actresses have provided the voice for Supergirl in animated shows and movies. These include Nicholle Tom, known from The Nanny, Summer Glau of Firefly, Molly Quinn from Castle, and Meg Donnelly. Interestingly, Donnelly was a strong contender for the live-action Supergirl role in the DC Universe before Milly Alcock was ultimately cast.
Given the number of actresses who have played Supergirl before, it wouldn’t be practical for Alcock to contact them all, and choosing to reach out to some but not others could be seen as unfair. Alcock’s portrayal of Supergirl will be a fresh take on the character, largely inspired by the comic book series Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow by Tom King and Bilquis Evely. The Supergirl movie is scheduled for release in theaters on June 26th, and will be the second film in the new DC Universe.
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2026-04-03 21:38