Milly Alcock is teasing the kind of message audiences can expect from Supergirl, and it sounds like this version of Kara Zor-El won’t be played as polished or perfect.
In comments attributed to Beyond Noise Magazine, Issue 5, Alcock said she hopes young girls leave the movie knowing “that it’s ok to be a bit bad, and messy.”
Milly Alcock teases the message of Supergirl
The quote lines up with what has already been said about the DCU take on Supergirl.
Rather than presenting Kara as a clean-cut copy of Superman, the new movie has been described as rougher around the edges, with a version of the character shaped by a much harsher upbringing.
That also suggests Supergirl could lean harder into the flawed, rebellious side of Kara.
Alcock’s “bad” and “messy” comment makes it sound like the film wants to embrace imperfection instead of turning the character into a standard inspirational hero.
A different kind of hero from Superman
James Gunn previously said this Supergirl is tougher and not like Superman at all, while also describing the film as edgier than Superman.
The movie appears to be aiming for a Kara Zor-El who is more impulsive, more emotionally raw, and more complicated than what audiences may expect from the House of El.
Supergirl has already drawn attention because of how different the character is expected to be from David Corenswet’s Superman.
Alcock’s latest comment adds to that by making it clear the movie may be attempting to speak directly to younger female audiences through a lead character who is not neat, perfect, or put together.
If Alcock’s comments are anything to go by, that attitude is going to be front and center.
Supergirl release info
Supergirl is directed by Craig Gillespie and stars Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El. The film is part of James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DCU plans, with Gunn previously describing it as a more rock-and-roll and rougher story than Superman.
The film gets released on June 26.
