Milly Alcock, known for her role as Rhaenyra Targaryen in HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon, has been cast as Kara Zor-El, Superman’s cousin, in the upcoming film Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. The announcement was made by DC Studios Co-CEO James Gunn on Instagram, where he confirmed the news. Gunn is also reported to be writing and directing Superman: Legacy.
Alcock, a native of Sydney, is a proud graduate of Newtown High School of the Performing Arts. Opting to follow her passion for acting, she made the decision to leave high school during her final year to fully pursue a career in acting.
She gained recognition as part of the cast of the 2019 Australian drama series Upright, where she portrayed the character of Meg alongside Tim Minchin. Alcock’s most recent performance was on the London’s West End stage, where she took on the role of Abigail Williams in the National Theatre’s production of The Crucible.