In a seismic shift within Hollywood’s corridors, rising star Milly Alcock stunned industry insiders by snubbing a collaboration offer from esteemed director Matthew Vaughn. Instead, she embraced the opportunity presented by James Gunn’s Supergirl.
The 52-year-old’s recent revelation about Alcock’s decision has sparked intense speculation and curiosity among industry circles. It casts a spotlight on the actress’s enigmatic motivations and soaring ambitions.
Matthew Vaughn Disclosed Milly Alcock’s Rejection of Their Partnership
In a recent interview, director Matthew Vaughn dropped a surprising bombshell: Milly Alcock turned down his offer for a collaboration. Vaughn, a well-known figure in the film industry, openly discussed Alcock’s decision amid her casting role in an upcoming project.
This revelation took center stage as James Gunn and Peter Safran introduced their latest addition to the DC Universe, Alcock, cast as Supergirl in the much-anticipated Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.
The movie’s director remains uncertain, but Vaughn, expressing keen interest in working with Alcock, hinted at a potential leading role. In an interview with BroBible, He stated,
“I do find it very weird that they haven’t got a director. That surprised me because you shouldn’t cast a movie — the director should be casting the movie. I don’t understand who cast it if there isn’t a director.”
Further, Vaughn praised the actress’s talent, expressing disappointment at her rejection of another project they were considering. He disclosed,
“I’m a huge fan of Milly Alcock. Huge fan. Met with her for this other project we’re working on — she turned me down, which was sad. She’s a fabulous actress.”
However, Alcock secured the coveted Supergirl role, marking a significant move in her career. Meanwhile, with details about her debut unclear, the spotlight intensifies on the budding collaboration between Alcock and Vaughn.
It adds an intriguing twist to the evolving narrative of the DC superhero universe. As speculation swirls, Alcock has also previously shared thoughts on her Supergirl casting.
Milly Alcock Addresses Her Casting In Supergirl: Woman Of Tomorrow
Alcock is talking about scoring the Supergirl role in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. Her gig as Supergirl is causing a stir in showbiz.
Alcock, Emilia Jones, and Meg Donnelly were all up for the Girl of Steel role, but the list got narrowed down to Alcock and Donnelly. However, Alcock was always seen as the top pick, and it’s official now that the House of the Dragon star has bagged the role.
She shared her excitement on social media, while James Gunn chimed in, saying he thought of her as Kara Zor-El over a year ago after seeing her in HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel series.
Gunn posted on Threads,
“In case you missed this exciting news yesterday. Strangely, Milly was the FIRST person I brought up to Peter (Safran) for this role, well over a year ago, when I had only read the comics.”
Fans can’t wait for her superhero debut, and Alcock’s reaction shows her passion for the role, getting everyone hyped for the DC superhero journey ahead.
