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Milly Alcock will be the next leading star in the , as Kara Zor-El's big solo film arrives this summer.
will be the next major release from DC Studios, and as the marketing is ramping up for the DCU installment, Alcock is opening up about the path to landing the massive superhero gig, with Kara having been depicted numerous times in live-action across the big and small screens.
When speaking to , the House of the Dragon star was asked if she had contacted past Supergirl actors, from Arrowverse's Melissa Benoist, to Sasha Calle, who played the role in 2026's The Flash. Cock stated, "They’re just people living their lives. It’s not like we have this blood bond,” confirming that she didn't reach out to any of them.
Alcock first joined when she made a cameo appearance in James Gunn's Superman movie back in 2026. This take on the Girl of Steel is different, as she shared with Vanity Fair that “She’s not trying to save the world—she’s just trying to save her own. This film is an excellent reminder that the world can be crumbling around you, but you can be the hero of your own story.”
What Has Melissa Benoist Said About Milly Alcock's Supergirl
While Alcock hasn't been in contact with Benoist, for the DCU installment. In an interview with ScreenRant back in 2026, she stated, "I think any and all takes on the character are valuable because of what she stands for. Supergirl as an entity is iconic for a reason and has been since the '50s. I personally think that every iteration of her is valuable for young women to see, and hopefully [with] every take on her, someone will see themselves in it."
During an interview with WatchMojo in 2026, Benoist showed more public support for Alcock's . The Arrowverse veteran commented that "Of course I'll support!" when discussing the DCU being on her radar. She stressed that "once you've donned the glyph, you're part of a very small club of people that has worn capes. So it always feels special when any iteration of the story and the canon comes to life, so I will be there to support. Is Milly Alcock supposed to be in this James Gunn [movie]? I don't know... I'm more excited for her telling of Supergirl, but I'm biased! [laughs]"
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Even if Alcock hasn't reached out to any past , that is not meant to be seen as a jab at any of them. If anything, Alcock is showing respect to them while also focusing on her job as the DCU's Kara. There is nothing that says that she has to seek any guidance from any of them.
Alcock's Supergirl movie arrives in theaters on June 26, while Benoist's TV series is available through home media release and on streaming.
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Upcoming Supergirl feature film, following her brief appearance in 2026's Superman.
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StreamingSupergirl made her first appearance in the comics in 1959's Action Comics #252 and has gone on to become one of DC's most popular characters. This TV series, which stars Melissa Benoist as Supergirl, first aired on CBS in 2015. It ran on that network for one season, before moving to the CW so it could become part of the Arrowverse - a collection of DC Comics shows that also includes Arrow, The Flash, and Legends of Tomorrow, among others. Supergirl has been part of several crossover events between all the series.
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