Kapanlagi.com - Written by: Antonia Rucita Nurak
James Gunn has just announced the cast member who will portray Supergirl in his upcoming DCU project. Actress Milly Alcock has been revealed as the candidate who will become the new Supergirl in James Gunn's DCU era.
According to The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday (30/1/2024), she underwent a screen test with James Gunn and Peter Safran last week. Before being selected, Milly Alcock became a finalist in the Supergirl casting alongside Meg Donnelly.
Milly has also received an official welcome from James Gunn on social media. For KLovers who are curious about Milly Alcock, let's get to know more about the new actress who will play Kara Zor-El, also known as Supergirl. It is also reported that Milly will make her debut in the film SUPERMAN: LEGACY (2025) and will have a solo film titled SUPERGIRL: WOMAN OF TOMORROW. Here is her complete profile.
1. Actress Milly Alcock Profile
Milly Alcock as young Rhaenyra Targaryen/Instagram.com/houseohthedragonhbo
Full Name: Amelia Alcock
Stage Name: Milly Alcock
Date of Birth: 11 April 2000
Place of Birth: Sydney, Australia
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Occupation: Actress
Instagram: @millyalcock
2. Early Career
Milly has been involved in the acting industry since a young age. Her first stage appearance was at the age of six, in a local theater production near her residence.
In 2014, she appeared in an episode of the Australian romantic comedy drama, WONDERLAND. From there, Milly has also been a presenter for Disney Channel and has had other roles in television series.
However, it was in 2019 when she played a role in the comedy drama UPRIGHT that she gained recognition, especially after winning the Rising Star award at the Casting Guild of Australia's 2018.
3. Hollywood Career, Starring in the Series HOUSE OF THE DRAGON
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HOUSE OF THE DRAGON marks Milly's first major role in American TV. Milly got her role in this series for the first time when confirmed in 2021. She received the role as young Rhaenyra Targaryen in the prequel series to GAME OF THRONES, titled HOUSE OF THE DRAGON.
4. List of TV Series, Films, and Theater
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Milly Alcock often starred in Australian series before her international debut in HOUSE OF THE DRAGON. Here are some of the TV series, films, and theater she starred in:
TV Series
WONDERLAND (2014)
B.F. CHEFS (2015-2016) - presenter
HANGING WITH (2017) - presenter
JANET KING (2017)
HIGH LIFE (2017)
A PLACE TO CALL HOME (2018)
FIGHTING SEASON (2018)
PINE GAP (2018)
LES NORTON (2019)
UPRIGHT (2019-PRESENT)
THE GLOAMING (2020)
RECKONING (2020)
HOUSE OF THE DRAGON (2022)
Film
THE SCHOOL (2018)
Theater
THE CRUCIBLE (2023)
5. Awards and Nominations
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Although Milly Alcock is a newcomer, she has already received several awards and nominations for her roles in UPRIGHT and HOUSE OF THE DRAGON.
Casting Guild of Australia (2018) - Rising Stars of 2018
AACTA Awards Nomination (2020) - Best Comedy Performer (UPRIGHT)
IGN Summer Movie Awards Nomination (2022) - Best Performance in a TV Series (HOUSE OF THE DRAGON)
Critics' Choice Television Awards Nomination (2023) - Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (HOUSE OF THE DRAGON)
Critics' Choice Super Awards Nomination (2023) - Best Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Series (HOUSE OF THE DRAGON)
Logie Awards Nomination (2023) - Most Outstanding Actress (UPRIGHT)
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