Milly Alcock on Supergirl, House of the Dragon fame, and navigating sexist backlash
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Kate Aurthur
Summary
Profile/interview piece on Milly Alcock, the Australian actress who rose to fame playing young Rhaenyra Targaryen in HBO's 'House of the Dragon' and is now set to star as Supergirl. The article covers her audition process during the pandemic, her rapid career trajectory, her connection to Kara/Supergirl's trauma, and her response to sexist backlash and online trolls. It also touches on her personal life, including throwing warehouse parties in Sydney.
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VarietyMilly Alcock on Supergirl, House of the Dragon fame, and navigating sexist backlashvariety.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledAs Rhaenyra Targaryen in 'House of the Dragon' — HBO's 'Game of Thrones' prequel series that premiered in August 2022 — Alcock played the headstrong, dragon-riding princess whom her father names as his heir, causing chaos in Westeros.
Alcock landed the part at age 20, auditioning remotely during the pandemic from her home in Sydney.
And though she was in only the first half of the show's first season — before Emma D'Arcy took over to play Rhaenyra as an adult — she became an immediate fan favorite.
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