Milly Alcock Says She Worked as a Dishwasher Before Landing 'Supergirl'
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Key Points:
- Milly Alcock, star of the upcoming DC Universe film Supergirl, revealed she once worked as a dishwasher in a Sydney restaurant while living in her family home's attic at age 18.
- Alcock gained recognition for her role in the Australian TV series Upright before landing her breakout role as young Rhaenyra Targaryen in HBO’s House of the Dragon.
- She will lead as Kara Zor-El in Supergirl, releasing in theaters on June 26, and will reprise this role in James Gunn’s Man of Tomorrow, set for release in July 2027.
- Alcock expressed excitement about inspiring young women with her role and mentioned she is trying to avoid engaging with online sexist trolls despite growing up in the digital age.
- Besides Supergirl, Alcock’s upcoming projects include a film directed by Takashi Miike and Thumb, directed by Daina Oniunas-Pusic.