Milly Alcock, the breakout star of House of the Dragon, has revealed the unconventional way she discovered she had landed the coveted role of Supergirl, following a vision from DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn. The 26-year-old Australian actor, who captivated audiences as the young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, was chosen for her "punk rock" energy, a quality Gunn specifically sought for the iconic superhero.
DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran recounted Gunn’s initial vision for the character, inspired directly by Alcock’s performance. "He goes, ‘you know the young girl from House of the Dragon? The young queen or princess? That’s how I picture it, like a young punk rock girl who is just totally badass and tough,’" Safran told The Associated Press. "I was like, yeah, that sounds fantastic, and we haven’t seen that before."
