Following her success with the House of the Dragons, Milly Alcock is ready to take on yet another tough fandom to crack. She will feature in the new Supergirl movie in the titular role. Over the years, many have attempted to play the beloved superhero - some loved but others not so much. As a result, it would be expected that Alcock would naturally ask her peers who have successfully portrayed the role for some advice.  

Having decided to take the road not taken, however, she has recently revealed that she did not consult any of the previous Supergirls, and she has a strong reason for that.

With her portrayal of Kara Zor-El, Supergirl star Milly Alcock is making her solo DCU debut. Melissa Benoist of Supergirl (2015–2021) and Sasha Calle of The Flash (2023) are two examples of peers who have played the Girl of Steel and spectacularly so. However, the actress recently explained why she didn't ask them for advice.

“They’re just people living their lives. It’s not like we have this blood bond,” she said in an interview with Vanity Fair.

According to her, it was about maintaining her composure and concentrating on her personal interpretation of the role. Alcock decided to develop her performance on her own, following her gut, rather than asking for assistance.

This mentality is not limited to this particular instance. Alcock added that she does not rely too much on her co-stars for guidance. She did not approach her co-star Julianne Moore for any masterclass or tutorial while they were working on Sirens (2025) together. She would just not pester the Oscar-winning actress with her questions.

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While Milly Alcock's approach towards Supergirl, especially her decision to not borrow advice from Melissa Benoist and Sasha Calle, may paint her as a player with utmost confidence, the actress presents a surprising case here as well.

It is not that simple to take on Supergirl. Generations of fans have looked up to the superhero growing up, and the Kryptonian is very dear to millions of them. This puts up massive pressure on the one playing the part. Milly Alcock acknowledged that there is a lot of pressure, particularly from fans. 

"Of course I’m scared,” she says. “Of course I want people to like me and the movie. But ultimately, it’s out of my control," Alcock told Vanity Fair.

"I'm afraid, of course. Naturally, I want people to enjoy both the film and me. But in the end, I have no control over it," she said. It is just pure faith in one’s work and hope that people appreciate the efforts put into bringing the character to life. And her time as an actor has made her tough enough to withstand situations like these.

From cold calling talent agents to landing a part in the Game of Thrones franchise, she has come a long way. Although playing Supergirl is a different ball game altogether, she is more than ready for the challenge, and it shows in the trailer for Supergirl. As for her decision to avoid talking to the previous Supergirls, only time will tell how that decision fares for her.

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