Have you ever caught a drape of talent so rich that it grasps your imagination and refuses to let go? Well, that’s precisely the spectacle put on by the ensemble cast in Ryan Condal & George R. R. Martin’s House of the Dragon, which has been nothing short of stellar.
This cast has been further brightened by Milly Alcock, who, after a mesmerizing portrayal of Rhaenyra Targaryen that bewitched viewers, is soaring high to take the mantle of Supergirl in James Gunn’s burgeoning DCU. Embodying the fierce and young Princess Rhaenyra in the first season of HBO’s spellbinding spinoff, this Australian actress, 24, has elevated the bar for what we have come to expect from fantasy drama on TV.
And as we are discussing the series, how can we gloss over the knightly charm of Fabien Frankel, who slipped into Ser Criston Cole’s role and owned it in every frame? Off-screen, during a promotional tour, Frankel’s wit and jovial banter with Alcock, brimming with flirtatious quips and laughter, proves that their chemistry is not confined to their show.
Milly Alcock & Fabien Frankel’s Playful Banter on Fantasy Casting
It seems like Milly Alcock is on a winning streak with her roles lately! First, she wowed audiences as the young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon, and now she’s set to soar as Supergirl in the DC Universe. Indeed, talk about going from flying on dragons to flying through the skies!
And let’s not forget the charming Fabien Frankel, who plays Ser Criston Cole in House of the Dragon. He’s been turning heads and stealing scenes left and right.
During one of their promotional events, the chemistry between Alcock and Frankel was so rousing, it was like watching a fireworks display on the 4th of July. When asked about their dream fantasy roles, the latter boldly declared he wanted to be “The Dragon”, while Alcock playfully chose the role of Daemon. The actress said (via Wiki of Thrones/Instagram):
I would wanna play Daemon. It seems like so much fun.
But that was not all. This prompted a really cheeky response from Fabien that had everyone in stitches:
You would be riding me.
Anyway, fans are even more excited about the DCU’s future with Alcock landing the iconic role of Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, in James Gunn’s Superman. It seems like the sky’s the limit for her career.
Milly Alcock: Meet James Gunn’s New Supergirl in DC’s Upcoming Superman
Meg Donnelly is no stranger to the voice of Supergirl in animation, having voiced the character in Jeff Wamester’s Legion of Super-Heroes, but she narrowly missed getting Milly Alcock’s live-action role. Earlier this year, Deadline confirmed Supergirl’s casting in the DC Universe, and it’s none other than Milly Alcock.
Director James Gunn, who was “blown away” by Alcock’s audition, confirmed her casting in the upcoming film Superman (via Instagram). With her previous commitments to House of the Dragon completed, Alcock is now free to take on the iconic role of Kara Zor-El. This new project is a big step for her career, and she is sure to shine in the spotlight.
Moreover, Gunn has made it clear that Alcock’s casting was not solely based on her past work. He even revealed to Variety what fans can anticipate from this iteration of Kara Zor-El:
We see the difference between Superman, who was sent to Earth and raised by loving parents from the time he was an infant, versus Supergirl, who was raised on a rock chip off of Krypton, and watched everyone around her die and be killed in terrible ways for the first 14 years of her life.
That being said, fans can expect to see a different side of Kara Zor-El, exploring the challenges she faces growing up on a rock chip off of Krypton.
So, here’s to Milly Alcock, the rising star who’s proving that she can’t just be a princess but a superhero too. Superman, starring David Corenswet as Clark Kent, is scheduled to be released on July 11, 2025.
Stream House of the Dragon on Max.
