The DC Universe has a new Kryptonian in town, and she’s ready to kick some intergalactic ass. Milly Alcock, the breakout star of HBO’s House of the Dragon, has officially stepped into the iconic red cape as Kara Zor-El in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. And with cameras now rolling at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, fans are finally getting their first taste of what’s to come.
Lights, Camera, Krypton
The buzz began when DC Studios co-chief James Gunn dropped the first set photo on social media, hyping up the start of production like only Gunn can. “Thrilled to see cameras roll at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden on Supergirl,” Gunn wrote, giving shoutouts to Alcock, director Craig Gillespie (I, Tonya), screenwriter Ana Nogueira, and comic creators Tom King and Bilquis Evely, whose series inspired the film.
The cast? Stacked. Matthias Schoenaerts (The Old Guard) is stepping into the boots of Krem of the Yellow Hills, the film’s big bad. Eve Ridley (3 Body Problem) plays Ruthye Marye Knoll, the determined young girl who recruits Kara to avenge her father’s murder. Supporting the core cast are David Krumholtz (Oppenheimer) and Emily Beecham (Cruella) as Supergirl’s Kryptonian parents. Oh, and in case you needed more cosmic chaos, Jason Momoa will make an appearance as the infamous alien mercenary Lobo, with Krypto the Superdog tagging along for some canine charm.
Milly Alcock’s Supergirl Era Begins
For Alcock, this is her superhero debut, but fans are already convinced she’s got the chops. After captivating audiences as Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon, the Australian actress is ready to channel that same intensity into Kara Zor-El, a character who’s shaping up to be a far cry from the bubbly heroine we’ve seen in the past.
James Gunn teased a “much more hardcore” version of Supergirl during his reveal of the new DC Studios slate earlier this year. This Kara didn’t just escape Krypton’s destruction—she watched it burn, living through the fallout in a way that hardened her into a survivor. Gunn’s version is set to be gritty, raw, and unapologetically fierce. If you thought Superman had a monopoly on moral dilemmas and cosmic angst, think again.
Speculation and Crossovers
Here’s where things get juicy: rumors are swirling that Alcock’s Supergirl could make a surprise cameo in Gunn’s upcoming Superman: Legacy, scheduled to hit theaters in July. Alcock apparently auditioned for the role while wearing the iconic Supergirl suit on the Superman set, which has only fueled speculation that we might see Kara team up with (or clash against) her Kryptonian cousin before her solo film hits the big screen. Nothing’s confirmed yet, but in the world of DC, crossovers are the name of the game.
Mark Your Calendars
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is set to land in theaters on June 26, 2026, and if Gunn’s vision is anything to go by, it’s going to be a wild ride. Expect high stakes, intense character development, and a Supergirl who’s as much about grit as she is about hope. With a star-studded cast, a fan-favorite director, and a story pulled straight from one of DC’s most acclaimed comics, this might just be the Supergirl movie we’ve all been waiting for.
Until then, keep an eye out for more set updates, teasers, and maybe even a glimpse of Alcock sharing the screen with Superman. One thing’s for sure: the DC Universe just got a lot more interesting.
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Last modified: January 25, 2025
