Milly Alcock on Playing Supergirl, Hollywood Sexism, and Her Rise to Stardom
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Kate Aurthur
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A profile/interview with Milly Alcock, the Australian actress cast as Supergirl in James Gunn's DC Universe. The article covers her rapid rise to stardom after "House of the Dragon," her casting as Supergirl, her experiences navigating Hollywood, and her thoughts on sexism in the superhero genre and entertainment industry. It explores her background, her approach to the role, and her perspective on fame and the pressures of leading a major franchise film.
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Twitter / XMilly Alcock on Playing Supergirl, Hollywood Sexism, and Her Rise to Stardomvariety.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledSo my jet lag is like — and that's why I'm very out of it in all those interviews.
I think there's a certain level of sexism that exists within the superhero space, and I think it's something that we need to address.
I never really thought I'd be playing a superhero. It wasn't something on my bingo card.
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