DC Studios offered an in-depth look at Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow during a virtual press conference featuring studio head James Gunn, director Craig Gillespie, and star Milly Alcock. The trio discussed the film’s darker tone, its emotional grounding, and the journey that brought this new version of Supergirl to life.

Why DC Greenlit Supergirl Immediately?

James Gunn opened the event by detailing how Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow came to be. He said the project moved forward quickly after reading Ana Nogueira’s screenplay.

“At DC Studios, we care most about the writing. Ana’s script was fantastic,” Gunn said. “We instantly greenlit the movie.”

Gunn was already a fan of Tom King’s graphic novel and revealed he had thought of Milly Alcock early on before he even knew her name.

Director Craig Gillespie explained that the film’s emotional depth and unique tone drew him to the project.

“When I heard James and Peter were taking over DC, I was very interested,” Gillespie said. “Ana’s script was the first superhero script where I immediately understood the tone and what to do with it.”

Gillespie added that Alcock’s casting further convinced him to join. “She has vulnerability, humor, and strength,” he said. “Given where the script goes, she was perfect for it.”

A More Cynical, Hardened Supergirl

Milly Alcock described her version of Kara Zor-El as a survivor shaped by trauma, contrasting strongly with Superman’s optimistic worldview.

“Supergirl was raised on a dying planet,” Alcock said. “Everyone she ever knew is dead. That creates someone who’s cynical and tough. She doesn’t trust easily.”

Unlike Clark, Alcock said, Kara does not pretend to be okay. “She doesn’t have a façade. If she’s not feeling well, you’ll know.”

First Time in the Suit: An Emotional Moment

Alcock recalled the first time she put on the Supergirl suit while shooting Gunn’s Superman. Producer Chantal Nong became emotional the moment she saw Alcock in costume.

“She just started silently crying,” Alcock said. “That’s when I realized I needed to show up for everyone who spent years getting this film made—and for the young women who will see a flawed hero.”

Alcock also shared details about her challenging first day on the Supergirl set. “It was a scene with Superman,” she said. “I wasn’t in the suit, and I was speaking a different language.”

The sequence was performed entirely in Kryptonian and filmed in freezing temperatures. “It was two degrees,” she added. “That day was really hard.”

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Setting the Tone for DC’s Future

The press conference highlighted a unified vision for Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, with Gunn calling Alcock’s portrayal “rock and roll,” Gillespie emphasizing the script’s emotional risks, and Alcock embracing Kara’s raw honesty.

Together, they signaled a bold new direction for Supergirl, and for the DC Universe as a whole.

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